RBT Exam Prep

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Lesson 1.3 — Core Principles: Reinforcement, Punishment, Extinction, Stimulus Control, and Shaping Quiz

  1. 1. A client finishes putting on their shoes and their parent immediately says “Wonderful job!” The client begins putting on their shoes independently more often. This is an example of:

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  2. 2. A client cries whenever a non-preferred food is placed on their plate. The parent removes the food, and the crying increases over time. The crying is being maintained by:

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

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  4. 4. When extinction is first implemented, the most common immediate effect is:

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  5. 5. A client who previously exhibited tantrum behavior in the hallway before lunch suddenly begins having tantrums in the hallway again after three weeks with no tantrums. This is an example of:

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  6. 6. A client is learning to say “more.” The RBT first reinforces any vocalization, then only sounds resembling “m,” then “muh,” then “more.” This procedure is called:

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  7. 7. Reinforcers that are reinforcing without any learning history are called:

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  8. 8. A client who has not eaten in several hours is more likely to work for food as a reinforcer. This reflects which factor influencing reinforcer effectiveness?

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  9. 9. A client raises their hand in class and is consistently called on by their teacher. Eventually, the client rarely raises their hand when a substitute is in the room. The regular teacher functions as which type of stimulus?

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  10. 10. Which of the following correctly identifies both a positive and a negative example of reinforcement?

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  11. 11. An RBT is implementing extinction for a behavior maintained by adult attention. Which action is consistent with the extinction procedure?

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  12. 12. A client’s problem behavior previously occurred frequently during math tasks but has been eliminated through extinction. The RBT resumes math tasks after a two-week school break. The behavior reappears briefly on the first day back. The best interpretation is:

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  13. 13. Which principle explains why a student studies harder the night before an exam?

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  14. 14. An RBT notices that a client only engages in a particular behavior during morning sessions, not afternoon sessions. This suggests:

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  15. 15. Which of the following describes a conditioned reinforcer?

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  16. 16. An RBT is implementing positive punishment. This means:

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  17. 17. When is shaping the most appropriate procedure to use?

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  18. 18. A client receives a preferred snack immediately after completing a work task. However, the snack is only delivered if the task is completed within 30 seconds. Over time, the client begins completing tasks more slowly. What has most likely occurred?

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  19. 19. During extinction for escape-maintained behavior, the RBT should:

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