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RBT MOCK EXAM

This section offers you the opportunity to take a mock Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) exam, simulating the real testing experience. By practicing here, you'll get a better understanding of the exam format, types of questions, and topics covered, helping you feel more confident and prepared for the official RBT exam. Test your knowledge across key areas like Measurement, Assessment, Behavior Reduction, and more!

Here are some key topics you can expect to encounter in this mock exam, along with the essential material to review:

Defining and Measuring Behavior

Learn how to accurately define and measure behaviors to track progress in interventions.
Data Collection Methods and Procedures

Practice gathering and recording data using methods like frequency, duration, and interval recording.
Conducting Preference Assessments

Explore how to identify preferred items or activities that can serve as reinforcers for clients.
Principles of Reinforcement and Punishment

Review the key concepts of reinforcement and punishment and how they impact behavior.

Behavior Reduction Strategies

Understand the tools and techniques used to reduce challenging or unwanted behaviors.
Skill Acquisition Techniques

Focus on how to teach new skills and promote learning using evidence-based methods.
Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA)

Learn how to assess the reasons behind challenging behaviors and develop appropriate interventions.
Professional and Ethical Responsibilities as an RBT

Review the ethical guidelines and professional standards required for practicing as an RBT.

Mock RBT Exam

MOCK RBT EXAM

1. What is the term for measuring the extent to which two observers agree on the occurrence of the same behavior?

A) Reliability
B) Validity
C) Consistency
D) Precision

2. When measuring behavior, which of the following refers to the extent to which a measurement procedure assesses the intended aspect of the behavior?

A) Interobserver agreement
B) Validity
C) Reliability
D) Generalization

3. Which of the following is NOT a dimension of behavior that can be measured?

A) Frequency
B) Duration
C) Intensity
D) Complexity

4. What measurement procedure involves observing and recording the number of times a behavior occurs within a specific period?

A) Interval recording
B) Time sampling
C) Duration recording
D) Frequency recording

5. Which measurement procedure involves dividing the observation period into smaller intervals and recording whether the behavior occurred during each interval?

A) Duration recording
B) Frequency recording
C) Whole interval recording
D) Partial interval recording

6. Which measurement procedure involves recording the total time that a behavior occurs during an observation period?

A) Event recording
B) Frequency recording
C) Duration recording
D) Time sampling

7. What is the term for the process of gradually fading prompts to promote independent responding?

A) Shaping
B) Fading
C) Chaining
D) Prompting

8. Which of the following is a systematic method for increasing the likelihood of a target behavior by arranging consequences?

A) Reinforcement
B) Punishment
C) Extinction
D) Satiation

9. Which type of reinforcement occurs when a behavior is followed by the addition of a stimulus, increasing the likelihood of the behavior occurring again?

A) Positive reinforcement
B) Negative reinforcement
C) Positive punishment
D) Negative punishment

10. In behavior analysis, what is the term for a stimulus or event that maintains or increases the frequency of a behavior it follows?

A) Reinforcer
B) Punisher
C) Prompt
D) Discriminative stimulus

11. What is the term for the process of breaking a complex behavior into smaller, teachable steps?

A) Shaping
B) Fading
C) Chaining
D) Prompting

12. Which of the following is an example of a continuous reinforcement schedule?

A) Reinforcing a behavior every time it occurs
B) Reinforcing a behavior after a fixed number of responses
C) Reinforcing a behavior after a variable number of responses
D) Reinforcing a behavior after a fixed interval of time

13. Which of the following is an example of a fixed-ratio reinforcement schedule?

A) Reinforcing a behavior after a fixed interval of time
B) Reinforcing a behavior after a variable interval of time
C) Reinforcing a behavior after a fixed number of responses
D) Reinforcing a behavior every time it occurs

14. What is the term for the process of gradually reducing the frequency of reinforcement for a target behavior?

A) Shaping
B) Fading
C) Chaining
D) Thinning

15. Which of the following is a potential side effect of punishment?

A) Increased aggression
B) Increased compliance
C) Decreased anxiety
D) Decreased avoidance behavior

16. What is the term for the process of reinforcing successive approximations of a target behavior?

A) Shaping
B) Fading
C) Chaining
D) Prompting

17. Which of the following is an example of negative reinforcement?

A) Giving a child a treat for completing homework
B) Removing a chore when a child completes homework
C) Giving a child a timeout for misbehavior
D) Removing a privilege for misbehavior

18. What is the term for a behavior that is maintained by social attention?

A) Attention-seeking behavior
B) Escape behavior
C) Tangible behavior
D) Sensory behavior

19. Which of the following is an example of a discriminative stimulus (SD)?

A) A child raising their hand in class
B) A teacher saying, "Raise your hand"
C) A child completing their homework
D) A teacher saying, "Good job"

20. What is the term for the process of gradually changing the form of a behavior by reinforcing successive approximations?

A) Shaping
B) Fading
C) Chaining
D) Prompting

21. Which measurement procedure involves recording whether a behavior occurs at specific moments in time, rather than during an entire interval?

A) Interval recording
B) Time sampling
C) Duration recording
D) Frequency recording

22. Which of the following is an example of a variable-interval reinforcement schedule?

23. What is the term for the process of providing a stimulus following a behavior that decreases the likelihood of the behavior occurring again?

A) Positive reinforcement
B) Negative reinforcement
C) Positive punishment
D) Negative punishment

24. Which of the following is an example of a conditioned reinforcer?

A) Food
B) Water
C) Praise
D) Sleep

25. What is the term for a procedure in which reinforcement is delivered for the first response after a fixed period of time?

A) Fixed-ratio schedule
B) Variable-ratio schedule
C) Fixed-interval schedule
D) Variable-interval schedule

26. What is the term for a stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without prior conditioning?

A) Conditioned stimulus
B) Neutral stimulus
C) Unconditioned stimulus
D) Reinforcing stimulus

27. Which of the following is an example of a behavior maintained by escape from a task demand?

A) A student completing homework to earn a reward
B) A student engaging in tantrum behavior to avoid doing homework
C) A student participating in class to earn praise
D) A student engaging in off-task behavior to gain peer attention

28. What is the term for a procedure in which reinforcement is provided after a varying number of responses?

A) Fixed-interval schedule
B) Variable-ratio schedule
C) Fixed-ratio schedule
D) Variable-interval schedule

29. Which of the following is an example of a discriminative stimulus (SD) for reinforcement?

A) A red traffic light
B) A green traffic light
C) A stop sign
D) A yield sign

30. What type of reinforcement schedule provides reinforcement after a set number of responses?

A) Fixed Ratio
B) Variable Interval
C) Variable Ratio
D) Fixed Interval

31. Which of the following is an example of positive reinforcement?

A) Removing a toy after a tantrum
B) Giving a treat after a correct response
C) Ignoring attention-seeking behavior
D) Taking away a privilege for bad behavior

32. What is the primary goal of a behavior intervention plan?

A) To identify preferred reinforcers
B) To increase desirable behaviors and decrease undesirable behaviors
C) To track data on behavior
D) To conduct functional assessments

33. Which of the following best describes shaping?

A) Reinforcing successive approximations of a behavior
B) Gradually removing prompts
C) Creating a visual schedule for a client
D) Breaking tasks into small steps

34. What does the ABC of behavior stand for in behavior analysis?

A) Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence
B) Analyze, Behave, Confirm
C) Antecedent, Belief, Correction
D) Agreement, Behavior, Conclusion

35. Which of the following is an example of a fixed interval reinforcement schedule?

A) Reinforcing the first response after every 5 minutes
B) Reinforcing after every 5th response
C) Reinforcing random responses at variable intervals
D) Reinforcing after every 3rd response

36. What is the purpose of a functional behavior assessment (FBA)?

A) To determine the function of a behavior
B) To reinforce desired behaviors
C) To collect baseline data on behavior
D) To implement a behavior reduction plan

37. Which type of prompt is least intrusive?

A) Verbal prompt
B) Physical prompt
C) Gestural prompt
D) Model prompt

38. What is the primary purpose of conducting a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA)?

A) To diagnose a behavior disorder
B) To determine the cause of a behavior
C) To identify the function of a behavior
D) To assess a client’s preferences

39. Which type of reinforcement involves adding a stimulus after a behavior to increase the likelihood of that behavior occurring again?

A) Positive reinforcement
B) Negative reinforcement
C) Punishment
D) Extinction

40. What does a preference assessment determine?

A) The frequency of a behavior
B) The duration of a behavior
C) Preferred stimuli or activities
D) The function of a behavior

41. What is a task analysis used for?

A) Breaking down complex behaviors into smaller, teachable steps
B) Measuring the frequency of a behavior
C) Identifying potential reinforcers
D) Conducting a functional assessment

42. What is the term for providing reinforcement after a set number of responses?

A) Fixed interval
B) Fixed ratio
C) Variable interval
D) Variable ratio

43. What is extinction in behavior analysis?

A) Decreasing a behavior by withholding reinforcement
B) Increasing a behavior by using reinforcement
C) Using punishment to reduce behavior
D) Generalizing learned behavior across environments

44. What is response generalization?

A) When a behavior occurs across different environments
B) When a new, untrained response occurs in the presence of the same stimulus
C) When a behavior is reinforced by different reinforcers
D) When a response occurs less frequently

45. What is stimulus generalization?

A) When a behavior is reinforced across different environments
B) When the same behavior occurs in response to similar stimuli
C) When a behavior occurs less frequently
D) When a behavior generalizes across reinforcers

46. Which type of schedule of reinforcement is based on the number of responses required for reinforcement?

A) Fixed interval
B) Variable interval
C) Fixed ratio
D) Variable ratio

47. What is the main objective of a behavior intervention plan (BIP)?

A) To reduce the frequency of challenging behaviors
B) To increase desirable behaviors
C) To outline a systematic approach to behavior change
D) To provide ongoing behavior data analysis

48. What does the term “behavioral momentum” refer to in behavior analysis?

A) The tendency for a behavior to continue in the presence of similar stimuli
B) The likelihood of a behavior to persist after reinforcement has been removed
C) The process of increasing the frequency of a target behavior
D) The use of differential reinforcement to manage behavior

49. Which of the following is a characteristic of a good behavior goal?

A) Vague and broad
B) Specific and measurable
C) Based on the therapist’s preferences
D) Focused on long-term outcomes

50. What is the purpose of using data collection in ABA therapy?

A) To monitor and assess progress and effectiveness of interventions
B) To maintain records for billing purposes
C) To train new therapists
D) To provide entertainment during sessions

51. What is the primary purpose of conducting a preference assessment?

A) To identify what motivates an individual
B) To determine the best time of day for sessions
C) To assess the frequency of problem behaviors
D) To establish a daily schedule

52. What does the term "baseline data" refer to?

A) Data collected before an intervention starts
B) Data collected during the intervention
C) Data collected after the intervention
D) Data collected only from parent reports

53. What is the purpose of a behavior chain?

A) To break down complex behaviors into simpler components
B) To combine multiple behaviors into one complex behavior
C) To identify the causes of behavior
D) To measure the intensity of problem behaviors

54. Which of the following is a characteristic of a discriminative stimulus (SD)?

A) It signals that reinforcement is available for a specific behavior
B) It is used to punish inappropriate behavior
C) It is used to measure the frequency of a behavior
D) It is a type of negative reinforcement

55. What is meant by "prompt fading" in behavior analysis?

A) Gradually removing prompts to encourage independent responses
B) Increasing the intensity of prompts over time
C) Adding new prompts to improve behavior
D) Using visual aids as prompts

56. In behavior analysis, what does "generalization" refer to?

A) Applying learned behaviors to new settings or situations
B) Learning new behaviors in a controlled environment
C) Increasing the frequency of a behavior
D) Maintaining behavior change over time

57. What is "functional communication training" (FCT)?

A) Teaching individuals to use alternative communication methods to replace problem behaviors
B) Training individuals to use complex language structures
C) Teaching individuals to speak in complete sentences
D) Using visual aids to teach communication skills

58. What is the role of a "reinforcer" in behavior modification?

A) To increase the likelihood of a behavior being repeated
B) To punish undesired behaviors
C) To measure the intensity of a behavior
D) To assess the frequency of behaviors

59. What is the function of an extinction procedure in ABA?

A) To decrease a behavior by withholding reinforcement
B) To increase the frequency of a behavior
C) To provide punishment for undesired behaviors
D) To introduce new reinforcement schedules

60. In a differential reinforcement of alternative behavior (DRA) procedure, what is reinforced?

A) An alternative behavior that serves the same function as the problem behavior
B) The problem behavior
C) A behavior unrelated to the problem behavior
D) All behaviors, including problem behaviors

61. Which of the following is an example of continuous reinforcement?

A) Providing reinforcement after every correct response
B) Reinforcing behavior after a fixed interval of time
C) Providing reinforcement after a variable number of responses
D) Reinforcement provided randomly

62. What is an operational definition in ABA?

A) A description of how to measure a behavior in clear, observable terms
B) A general idea of what a behavior looks like
C) A description of the potential causes of behavior
D) A definition of the function of a behavior

63. Which of the following is an example of negative reinforcement?

A) Removing an aversive stimulus after a desired behavior occurs
B) Presenting a reward after a desired behavior
C) Delivering punishment after a problem behavior occurs
D) Reinforcing a behavior only on a fixed schedule

64. What is task analysis used for in ABA?

A) Breaking down a complex task into smaller, teachable steps
B) Analyzing the causes of problem behavior
C) Evaluating the effectiveness of reinforcement schedules
D) Determining the best reinforcement for a learner

65. What is the purpose of a functional behavior assessment (FBA)?

A) To identify the function of a problem behavior
B) To identify the reinforcers for desired behaviors
C) To teach new skills
D) To collect baseline data

66. What is a fixed-ratio schedule of reinforcement?

A) Reinforcement is given after a specific number of responses
B) Reinforcement is given after a varying number of responses
C) Reinforcement is provided after a fixed amount of time
D) Reinforcement is provided randomly

67. What is the purpose of pairing yourself with reinforcement in ABA?

A) To establish yourself as a source of reinforcement for the learner
B) To teach the learner how to seek reinforcement independently
C) To eliminate the need for reinforcement in sessions
D) To reduce the frequency of problem behaviors

68. What is a discriminative stimulus (SD) in ABA?

A) A stimulus that signals the availability of reinforcement for a specific behavior
B) A stimulus that signals a punishment is coming
C) A signal that reinforcement will no longer be provided
D) A stimulus that leads to extinction

69. Which of the following is an example of stimulus control?

A) A learner raises their hand only when the teacher is present
B) A learner performs a task in the same way regardless of who is present
C) A behavior occurs after any stimulus is presented
D) A behavior is no longer reinforced

70. Which of the following is an example of generalization?

A) A learner uses a new skill in different environments and with different people
B) A learner repeats a skill only in the original training environment
C) A learner shows a decrease in the target behavior across sessions
D) A learner refuses to perform a task in new settings

RBT MOCK EXAM

Here are some key topics you can expect to encounter in this mock exam, along with the essential material to review:

Defining and Measuring Behavior

Data Collection Methods and Procedures

Conducting Preference Assessments

Principles of Reinforcement and Punishment

Behavior Reduction Strategies

Skill Acquisition Techniques

Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA)

Professional and Ethical Responsibilities as an RBT

MOCK RBT EXAM

"Unlocking Potential, Guiding Careers in ABA"