Which of the following behaviors is defined in the MOST observable and measurable terms?
(Ans- Jerry pokes others with his index finger to annoy
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The goal of a stimulus preference assessment is to
(Ans- Identify objects, people or activities that may be motivating
A behavior reinforced on a continuous schedule would look like
(Ans- A child being given a sticker for each time he raises his hand instead of blurting
You need to take data on tantruming behavior. What is the best type of measurement to use?
(Ans- Duration
Which is an example of a prompt?
(Ans- Putting a big pink sticker next to the start button on the washing machine
When we are thirsty, water quenches that thirst and satiates us. This makes water a
(Ans- Unconditioned reinforcer
We can say that a skill has been generalized when
(Ans- its use is evident in settings and situations other than the training environment
A young man with autism is thought to need instruction in communicating with family. Using e-mail is decided upon as the best way for him to do this. He needs to be able to check his email first. Then, he can be assisted to compose correspondence. Currently, the young man needs prompting through almost every step of checking his email and he is able to follow written instructions. Whats the best way to proceed?
(Ans- Task analyze checking the e-mail and provide written prompts, faded over time.
The main 3 components of a discrete trial are
(Ans- Instruction - Response - Consequence
John, an RBT working in a preschool program, uses the teaching method of keeping highly engaging items in the children's sight, but out of their reach as a way to evoke verbal engagement about the items, and to cause children to have to ask him for the items. This strategy is
(Ans- Naturalistic or Incidental teaching
Extinction refers to
(Ans- Withholding all reinforcement
BCBA's and RBT's should keep clear, concise and objective notes on variables that may affect a clients behavior. This may include all EXCEPT (Ans- Cultural Heritage
If client abuse or neglect is suspected by RBT, they should
(Ans- Tell their supervisor and the appropriate governmental agency
An example of a multiple relationship would be
(Ans- Your client's mother being your best friend
If an RBT physically guides a client through a transition it is called
(Ans- Physical Prompting
Effective reinforcers should be all of the following EXCEPT
(Ans- Something that could harm one's health
A private behavioral services firm has posted a job opening for an RBT. The posting mentions integrity as a desired qualification a number of times. An RBT applying for the job could best demonstrate integrity in the application process by
(Ans- Being honest about their educational background and work experience
An RBT implementing a skills acquisition plan should plan for a training session by
(Ans- Reviewing the plan, asking clarifying questions, and gathering all necessary materials [Show Less]