Behavior Acquisition Quiz (Difficult)

Question 1 of 15

An RBT is using Discrete Trial Teaching (DTT) to teach a client to identify 'car.' The RBT realizes the client is always picking the card on the right because it is closer to them. What is the most clinically sound way to correct this positional bias during the acquisition phase?

Randomizing positions is a fundamental component of discrimination training to ensure the target stimulus is what evokes the response.

Question 2 of 15

A client is learning to tie their shoes using a Backward Chaining procedure. The RBT completes every step of the task analysis for the client, except for the final 'pulling the loops tight' step, which the client completes to earn reinforcement. Once the client is 100% independent with this final step, what is the RBT's next step in the chain?

Backward chaining moves in reverse order; once the last step is mastered, the RBT fades support for the second-to-last step.

Question 3 of 15

An RBT is using a shaping procedure to increase the duration of 'sitting in chair.' The client currently sits for 10 seconds. The RBT decides to reinforce 15 seconds, but the client begins to cry and stand up immediately. What is the best next step?

If an approximation in shaping is too difficult, you should return to the last successful step and use a smaller increment next time.

Question 4 of 15

During a naturalistic teaching (NET) session, the RBT is working on 'prepositions.' The client is playing with a dollhouse and puts the doll on the bed. The RBT says, 'Where is the doll?' and the client says 'Bed.' The RBT should:

NET uses natural reinforcement and expands on the client's current skills within the natural flow of play.

Question 5 of 15

An RBT is using a most-to-least prompting hierarchy to teach a child to point to 'Red.' The client has mastered the skill with a full physical prompt. What prompt should the RBT use next according to the hierarchy?

Most-to-least moves from the most intrusive (Full Physical) to the next least intrusive (Partial Physical) to ensure high success rates.

Question 6 of 15

A client is learning to use a visual schedule. The RBT provides a token every time the client checks their schedule independently. After two weeks, the client is checking the schedule correctly every time. What should the BCBA instruct the RBT to do next to promote maintenance?

Thinning the schedule of reinforcement (moving from continuous to intermittent) is essential for moving a skill toward natural maintenance.

Question 7 of 15

An RBT is using a 'Total Task Chaining' procedure to teach a client to wash their hands. During the session, the RBT notices the client can do every step independently except for 'pumping the soap.' What should the RBT do?

Total task chaining involves teaching all steps simultaneously and providing prompts only where the client is not yet independent.

Question 8 of 15

A child has learned to say 'Water' when they want a drink in the clinic. During a session at a park, the client gets thirsty but does not say 'Water.' What is the RBT's primary focus in this situation?

Stimulus generalization is the ability to perform a learned skill in a new environment or with different people.

Question 9 of 15

An RBT is using 'Errorless Learning' to teach a client to label a 'square.' When the RBT says 'What is this?', they immediately provide the correct answer ('Square') for the client to echo. Why is this done?

Errorless learning uses immediate, controlling prompts to ensure a correct response and high rates of reinforcement from the start.

Question 10 of 15

A supervisor tells the RBT to use a 'Variable Ratio 3' (VR3) schedule for a client's puzzles. When should the RBT provide reinforcement?

Variable Ratio (VR) schedules provide reinforcement based on an average number of responses, making the reinforcement unpredictable.

Question 11 of 15

An RBT is using 'Stimulus Fading' to teach a client to read the word 'Blue.' Initially, the word 'Blue' is written in bright blue ink. Over time, the RBT uses lighter and lighter shades until the word is written in standard black ink. What is being faded?

Stimulus fading involves the gradual removal of an added stimulus dimension until the natural stimulus controls the response.

Question 12 of 15

A client has mastered 'following 1-step instructions' with the RBT. The RBT checks today to see if the client can still do it, even though they haven't practiced in three weeks. What is the RBT assessing?

Maintenance is the ability to demonstrate a previously mastered skill over time after training has ended.

Question 13 of 15

An RBT is working on 'Functional Communication Training' (FCT). The client is learning to say 'Break' instead of hitting. During the acquisition phase, when the client says 'Break,' what should the RBT do?

During acquisition of a replacement behavior, reinforcement should be continuous (FR-1) to ensure the new skill is effective.

Question 14 of 15

To teach a client to transition from the computer to the work table, the RBT uses a 'High-Probability (High-P) Request Sequence.' What does this look like?

High-P sequences build behavioral momentum by asking for several high-compliance tasks before a low-compliance one.

Question 15 of 15

An RBT is using a 'Transfer of Stimulus Control' procedure for an echoic-to-tact program. The RBT shows a picture of an apple and says, 'Apple' (echoic prompt). Once the client says 'Apple,' the RBT then shows the picture again and pauses. What is the goal?

Transfer of stimulus control aims to have the natural stimulus (the picture) evoke the behavior without the help of a prompt.

Behavior Acquisition Quiz (Difficult)

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