RBT Exam Practice Test 2024 (Section A: Measurement)

RBT Exam Practice Test Section A. Measurement: This Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Section A: Measurement multiple-choice questions (MCQs) covers the topic of measurement in the context of behavior analysis. These questions are designed to assess the test-taker’s understanding of advanced concepts, such as data collection, data analysis, and the evaluation of behavior-analytic interventions’ effectiveness. The questions delve into continuous measurement procedures, specific data recording methods, research design intricacies, data interpretation, and graphing patterns.

The questions address various data collection techniques, such as frequency recording, partial interval recording, latency recording, and event recording with limited hold, highlighting the differences between them.

The test-taker is also expected to demonstrate knowledge of experimental design, particularly the multiple baseline and reversal (ABAB) designs, and the reasoning behind these approaches. Furthermore, the questions require the test-taker to identify and interpret patterns in graphical data representation.

RBT Exam Practice Test (A. Measurement)

This practice test consists 25 of multiple-choice questions designed to assess your understanding of measurement concepts related to the role of a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT).

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RBT Exam Practice Test
Section: A. Measurement
Total Items: 30
Time Limit: N/A
Question Type: Sample MCQs

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1) In a reversal design (also known as ABAB design), what is the purpose of the second "B" phase?

A) To re-establish baseline conditions

B) To test the effectiveness of a different intervention

C) To replicate the findings from the initial intervention phase

D) To demonstrate maintenance of behavior change

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2) When graphing data, what term refers to a situation where data points within a phase repeatedly and predictably fluctuate between high and low values?

A) Cyclical pattern

B) Level

C) Stability

D) Trend

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3) In a multiple baseline design, what is the primary reason for staggering the introduction of the independent variable across multiple subjects, settings, or behaviors?

A) To demonstrate experimental control

B) To address order effects

C) To reduce the likelihood of maturation effects

D) To control for threats to internal validity

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4) When an RBT records data on the first instance of a target behavior during a fixed-time interval, and then disregards additional instances within that interval, this method is known as:

A) Frequency recording

B) Partial interval recording

C) Latency recording

D) Event recording with limited hold

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5) In behavior analysis, which of the following is considered a continuous measurement procedure?

A) Whole interval recording

B) Momentary time sampling

C) Partial interval recording

D) Frequency recording

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6) What is the primary purpose of conducting a functional behavior assessment (FBA)?

A) To identify the function(s) of a target behavior

B) To measure the frequency of a target behavior

C) To select appropriate reinforcers for an intervention

D) To evaluate the effectiveness of an intervention

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7) In single-subject research design, which phase is conducted after the intervention phase to evaluate the persistence of behavior change?

A) Baseline phase

B) Reversal phase

C) Maintenance phase

D) Follow-up phase

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8) When analyzing graphs, what term describes the overall direction that the data points are moving in?

A) Variability

B) Trend

C) Level

D) Stability

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9) What type of data collection method is used when an RBT records whether a target behavior occurs at the end of each predetermined interval?

A) Momentary time sampling

B) Partial interval recording

C) Whole interval recording

D) Event recording

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10) In behavior analysis, which term refers to the percentage of agreement between two independent observers' data collection?

A) Interobserver agreement (IOA)

B) Intraobserver agreement

C) Correlation coefficient

D) Concurrent validity

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11) When analyzing data, which of the following terms refers to the degree to which data points within a set are close together or spread apart?

A) Variability

B) Trend

C) Level

D) Stability

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12) Which of the following is an example of continuous data collection?

A) Momentary time sampling

B) Partial interval recording

C) Whole interval recording

D) Event recording

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13) In behavior analysis, what is the term for the extent to which a behavior change is maintained after the removal of an intervention?

A) Generalization

B) Maintenance

C) Stimulus control

D) Discrimination

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14) When graphing data in a behavior-analytic intervention, what does the x-axis typically represent?

A) Time or sessions

B) Frequency of the target behavior

C) Magnitude of the target behavior

D) Intervention phase

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15) What is the main purpose of a baseline phase in single-subject research design?

A) To assess the effectiveness of the intervention

B) To provide a comparison for the intervention phase

C) To determine the duration of the intervention phase

D) To establish rapport with the participant

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16) In behavior analysis, which of the following is a measure used to determine the effectiveness of an intervention?

A) The percentage of correct responses during a session

B) The number of reinforcers provided during a session

C) The total duration of the session

D) The number of trials completed during a session

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17) Which of the following is an important aspect of ensuring the reliability of data collected during behavior-analytic interventions?

A) Implementing multiple interventions simultaneously

B) Frequently changing the target behaviors

C) Conducting regular interobserver agreement (IOA) checks

D) Focusing on a single measure of behavior

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18) In the context of data analysis, what does the term "trend" refer to?

A) The overall direction of data points over time

B) The average value of data points

C) The range of values within the data set

D) The degree to which data points are scattered

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19) What is the primary purpose of using a reversal design (ABAB) in single-subject research?

A) To demonstrate a functional relationship between the intervention and the target behavior

B) To compare the effectiveness of two different interventions

C) To assess the long-term effectiveness of an intervention

D) To evaluate the generalization of an intervention to new settings

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20) Which of the following data collection methods involves recording the presence or absence of a target behavior at specific intervals of time?

A) Event recording

B) Time sampling

C) Duration recording

D) Latency recording

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21) When measuring behavior, interobserver agreement (IOA) is important for ensuring which of the following?

A) Consistency

B) Reactivity

C) Generalization

D) Replication

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22) In behavior analysis, what does the term "baseline data" refer to?

A) Data collected after the intervention has been implemented

B) Data collected during the intervention

C) Data collected before the intervention is implemented

D) Data collected as a follow-up after the intervention has ended

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23) Which of the following is NOT a common method of data collection in behavior analysis?

A) Frequency

B) Intensity

C) Duration

D) Latency

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24) In behavior analysis, which type of graph is most commonly used to display data over time?

A) Bar graph

B) Pie chart

C) Line graph

D) Scatter plot

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25) What is the primary purpose of conducting a functional behavior assessment (FBA)?

A) To identify the antecedents and consequences that maintain a problem behavior

B) To teach replacement behaviors to the individual

C) To evaluate the effectiveness of a behavior intervention plan

D) To develop new reinforcers for the individual

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26) In a multiple baseline design, what is the primary purpose of staggering the introduction of the independent variable across different behaviors, settings, or individuals?

A) To demonstrate experimental control

B) To make the design more visually appealing

C) To reduce the chances of a successful intervention

D) To ensure that all participants receive the same treatment

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27) Which of the following is the most important reason for graphing data in behavior analysis?

A) To ensure the data is visually appealing

B) To provide a visual representation of the data for easy interpretation

C) To demonstrate the RBT's technical skills

D) To comply with insurance requirements

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28) An RBT is using a continuous measurement procedure. Which of the following best describes this method?

A) Recording every instance of the target behavior

B) Recording instances of the target behavior at predetermined intervals

C) Recording instances of the target behavior only when certain criteria are met

D) Recording instances of the target behavior in relation to other behaviors

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29) An RBT is using a partial interval recording method to measure a client's engagement in a classroom activity. Which of the following best describes this data collection method?

A) Recording whether the behavior occurred at all during a specified interval

B) Recording the exact number of times the behavior occurred during a specified interval

C) Recording the total amount of time the behavior occurred during a specified interval

D) Recording the time it took for the behavior to occur after a specific event

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30) Which of the following data collection methods is best suited for capturing the time it takes for a client to initiate a task after being given an instruction?

A) Frequency recording

B) Latency recording

C) Duration recording

D) Partial interval recording

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