RBT Exam Behavior Reduction Practice Test 2024 (Section D)

1) An individual engages in hair pulling during moments of high stress. The RBT has been implementing an intervention plan that includes teaching the individual to request a break when they feel overwhelmed. However, the hair pulling continues. What should the RBT do next?

2) A student refuses to participate in group activities and exhibits aggressive behaviors when prompted to join. The RBT decides to implement a behavior reduction plan. What is the first step the RBT should take to address the student's behaviors?

3) A child frequently bites their nails when feeling anxious. The RBT and behavior analyst decide to implement a DRI procedure to reduce the nail-biting behavior. What could be an example of an incompatible behavior?

4) An individual engages in hand-flapping behavior when they become excited. The behavior analyst and RBT decide to implement a differential reinforcement procedure to reduce the hand-flapping behavior. However, they also want to respect the individual's autonomy and preferences. What might be a reasonable approach?

5) A student with autism becomes increasingly agitated during lunchtime in the noisy school cafeteria. The RBT suspects that the noise level is contributing to the student's agitation. Which antecedent modification might be helpful in this situation?

6) In a residential setting, a client has a history of elopement attempts during transitions between activities. The staff has a crisis/emergency protocol in place. As an RBT, what should you do to prepare for potential elopement incidents?

7) An individual exhibits aggressive behaviors toward staff when they do not receive a preferred item immediately upon request. The staff implements an extinction procedure to reduce aggression. What would this procedure entail?

8) A student frequently yells out answers in class instead of raising their hand. The teacher and RBT decide to implement a DRI procedure. What could be an example of an incompatible behavior?

9) A child engages in tantrums when it is time to clean up toys and transition to a new activity. The RBT decides to modify antecedents to reduce the likelihood of tantrums. What might the RBT do?

10) An individual with autism engages in self-injurious behavior (SIB) whenever they are not receiving attention from caregivers. The RBT decides to implement a differential reinforcement procedure. Which procedure would be most appropriate in this scenario?

11) A student in a classroom frequently engages in disruptive behaviors when asked to complete independent work. The teacher suspects the student is trying to avoid the task. Which function of behavior might this represent?

12) When should a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) review and follow crisis/emergency protocols?

13) Which of the following scenarios is an example of a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) implementing an antecedent modification?

14) What is an important consideration when selecting the reinforcement to be used in a differential reinforcement procedure?

15) In the context of crisis/emergency procedures, what is a Registered Behavior Technician's (RBT) primary responsibility?

16) Which of the following is a potential side effect of using extinction procedures?

17) When implementing differential reinforcement of alternative behavior (DRA), the alternative behavior should be:

18) Which of the following is an example of modifying a motivating operation to reduce the likelihood of a target behavior?

19) In a written behavior reduction plan, why is it important to describe the target behavior in observable and measurable terms?

20) Which differential reinforcement procedure involves reinforcing the absence of the target behavior during a specified interval?

21) Which of the following is an example of a discriminative stimulus?

22) What is the primary purpose of implementing crisis/emergency procedures?

23) In the context of behavior reduction, what does an extinction procedure involve?

24) What is the primary goal of differential reinforcement procedures?

25) What is an example of modifying an antecedent to reduce a target behavior?

26) Which of the following is a common function of behavior?

27) Which of the following is an essential component of a written behavior reduction plan?

28) Which of the following is a key ethical consideration for Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) when implementing behavior reduction interventions?

29) Which of the following is a proactive strategy to prevent the occurrence of a target behavior?

30) When is the use of punishment considered appropriate in the context of behavior reduction?

31) Which of the following is a primary component of a behavior intervention plan (BIP)?

32) n the context of behavior reduction, what is the most important aspect to consider when selecting a replacement behavior?

33) Which behavior-change procedure involves reinforcing behaviors that are physically impossible to occur at the same time as the target behavior?

34) What does the term "extinction burst" refer to?

35) In the context of behavior reduction, what is the primary goal of a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)?

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

37) Which of the following is NOT a behavior reduction strategy?

38) What is the process of reinforcing alternative behaviors while simultaneously withholding reinforcement for the target behavior called?

39) When monitoring intervention effectiveness, which measurement should be used to determine if the target behavior has reduced?

40) Which behavior-change procedure is most commonly used to decrease the occurrence of a target behavior?

41) Which of the following is a basic principle of behavior related to behavior reduction?