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Lesson 0.3 — Baseline Practice Exam Quiz

  1. 1. What is the purpose of an intertrial interval (ITI) in discrete trial teaching?

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  2. 2. In a multiple stimulus without replacement (MSWO) preference assessment, what happens after the client selects an item?

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  3. 3. A client who previously exhibited tantrum behavior during transitions no longer engages in tantrums after a period of extinction. Several weeks later, the tantrum behavior reappears briefly in a transition situation. This is called:

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  4. 4. Which of the following describes whole interval recording?

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  5. 5. Reactivity in data collection refers to:

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  6. 6. Which of the following describes a behavior that is maintained by access to tangibles?

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  7. 7. Differential reinforcement of other behavior (DRO) involves:

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  8. 8. An RBT observes that a client’s problem behavior occurs most often right before a non-preferred task is presented. This timing suggests the behavior may be maintained by:

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  9. 9. A client has learned to say “water” when thirsty, replacing the previous behavior of grabbing cups off the counter. The behavior of grabbing is maintained by access to tangibles. Which procedure best describes this intervention?

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  10. 10. Which of the following describes momentary time sampling?

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  11. 11. An RBT is collecting frequency data. The observation period on Monday was 30 minutes and on Tuesday was 60 minutes. The client exhibited the behavior 10 times each day. Which statement is accurate?

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  12. 12. Incidental teaching differs from DTT primarily because:

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  13. 13. Which of the following best defines a motivating operation (MO)?

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  14. 14. Which of the following is an example of a continuous measurement procedure?

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  15. 15. Which of the following is the correct formula for calculating a percentage of correct responses?

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  16. 16. A BCBA asks an RBT to assist with a functional behavior assessment by recording ABC data. Which component does the RBT record immediately before the target behavior occurs?

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  17. 17. An RBT withholds reinforcement after every instance of a problem behavior in order to reduce it. This procedure is called:

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  18. 18. A client learns to say “please” when requesting items with their RBT, and later uses “please” appropriately with a teacher at school without being taught to do so there. This is an example of:

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

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  20. 20. Permanent product recording differs from other measurement methods because:

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  21. 21. A client consistently completes a task when the RBT is present but not when a substitute RBT runs the session. This is an example of:

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  22. 22. An RBT is implementing extinction for a behavior maintained by attention. Which of the following actions is consistent with this procedure?

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  23. 23. What does an abolishing operation (AO) do?

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  24. 24. An RBT presents two items to a client and records which one the client reaches for. This is repeated across multiple pairings. Which preference assessment method is this?

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  25. 25. When is physical restraint appropriate in an ABA session?

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  26. 26. An RBT uses a star chart where clients earn a star for each completed assignment. After 10 stars, the client earns a homework pass. The star is an example of:

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  27. 27. An RBT observes that whenever a peer sits near a particular client, the client begins hitting. After hitting, the peer typically moves away. What function does this pattern most likely indicate?

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  28. 28. Which measurement procedure would be most appropriate for tracking how long a client engages in on-task behavior?

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  29. 29. Which verbal operant involves a client labeling an item they can see or touch?

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  30. 30. A client receives a token every time they complete a math problem. At the end of the session, they can exchange 10 tokens for extra computer time. This describes which procedure?

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  31. 31. Which of the following best describes latency recording?

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  32. 32. Which of the following best describes the role of the RBT in a functional behavior assessment?

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  33. 33. Which of the following is an example of an establishing operation (EO)?

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  34. 34. Which of the following is true of noncontingent reinforcement (NCR)?

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  35. 35. When describing behavior in observable and measurable terms, which of the following is the most appropriate?

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  36. 36. Which prompt type is considered the most intrusive?

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  37. 37. An RBT is running a manding trial. The client reaches for a preferred toy without asking. The RBT holds the toy and waits. The client says “toy.” The RBT gives the toy immediately. What concept does the RBT’s waiting demonstrate?

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  38. 38. An RBT is implementing a discrete trial and the client gives an incorrect response. According to standard error correction procedures, what should the RBT do next?

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  39. 39. Which of the following is an example of stimulus generalization?

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  40. 40. Which of the following is true about extinction bursts?

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  41. 41. Which of the following is NOT a component of a written behavior reduction plan?

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  42. 42. Which of the following is an example of shaping?

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  43. 43. Which of the following best describes differential reinforcement of incompatible behavior (DRI)?

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  44. 44. Which schedule of reinforcement produces the highest and most consistent rate of responding?

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  45. 45. A client engages in hand-flapping that appears to be maintained by sensory stimulation. According to the four functions of behavior, this is an example of:

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  46. 46. An RBT should document session notes that are:

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  47. 47. A parent asks the RBT to modify their child’s behavior plan. The RBT should:

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  48. 48. Which of the following is the best example of using observable and measurable language to describe a client’s environment?

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  49. 49. Which of the following is an example of negative punishment?

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  50. 50. An RBT is unsure how to implement a new program in a client’s skill acquisition plan. What is the most appropriate action?

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  51. 51. Which type of graph would be most useful for tracking the total number of words a client has read across all sessions?

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  52. 52. Which of the following best describes a discriminative stimulus (SD)?

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  53. 53. Which of the following is an example of a behavioral excess?

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  54. 54. When a behavior is described using the “dead man test,” the goal is to ensure:

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  55. 55. An RBT notices that a client appears to be in pain during a session. The RBT should:

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  56. 56. The BACB requires that RBTs receive a minimum of what percentage of their total monthly service hours as supervision?

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  57. 57. A client is learning to wash their hands. The RBT physically guides the client through all steps except the last (turning off the faucet), which the client completes independently. Once mastered, the RBT introduces the last two steps for independent completion. This describes:

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  58. 58. A client earns reinforcement every time 10 minutes passes without engaging in the target behavior. This describes which differential reinforcement procedure?

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  59. 59. What is the primary purpose of a preference assessment?

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  60. 60. During extinction, a client’s problem behavior temporarily increases in frequency and intensity before decreasing. This is called:

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  61. 61. During a session, a client begins engaging in self-injurious behavior. The RBT’s first priority should be:

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  62. 62. What is the primary difference between escape behavior and avoidance behavior?

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  63. 63. Partial interval recording tends to:

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  64. 64. Which of the following is an example of response generalization?

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  65. 65. An RBT is working with a client who begins hitting when a demand is placed. The RBT removes the demand. This is most likely an example of:

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  66. 66. Forward chaining differs from backward chaining in which way?

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  67. 67. A client earns a check mark every time they complete a chore. After earning 5 check marks, they can choose a preferred activity. This is an example of:

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  68. 68. An RBT should maintain professional boundaries with clients. Which of the following would be a boundary violation?

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  69. 69. Which of the following describes a fixed ratio (FR) schedule of reinforcement?

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  70. 70. When implementing a most-to-least prompting hierarchy, the RBT should:

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  71. 71. An RBT is about to start a session but realizes they do not have the materials listed in the skill acquisition plan. What should they do?

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  72. 72. An RBT is teaching a client to make a sandwich using backward chaining. Which step does the RBT teach first?

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  73. 73. An RBT is asked by a client’s parent to share session data over text message. The RBT should:

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  74. 74. Which of the following is the most appropriate way to document a client’s behavior during a session?

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  75. 75. An RBT has been working with a client for several months. The client’s parent begins sharing personal family problems with the RBT during sessions. The RBT should:

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