RBT Study Guide Unit D: Behavior Reduction

Behavior reduction makes up a large percentage of the RBT exam, with a whopping 12 questions on it! This test breaks down all the relevant topics from the BACB task list into simple, easy-to-understand terms. Let’s dive in and discover how to work with challenging behaviors effectively!

Behavior Reduction

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Which of the following is an example of response cost?

A child loses a token for engaging in inappropriate behavior

A child receives a token for appropriate behavior

A child is praised after following directions

A child has to complete additional tasks for misbehaving

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What is the difference between DRA and DRI?

DRA reinforces a functionally equivalent alternative behavior, while DRI reinforces a behavior that cannot occur simultaneously with the problem behavior

DRA focuses on extinction, while DRI focuses on punishment

DRA teaches new skills, while DRI does not

DRA targets sensory behaviors, while DRI targets escape behaviors

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Which of the following is a potential side effect of extinction?

Spontaneous recovery

Immediate reduction in behavior

An increase in appropriate behaviors

Rapid learning of replacement behaviors

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A therapist provides attention to a child every 5 minutes as long as the child is not engaging in problem behavior. This is an example of:

Differential reinforcement of other behavior (DRO)

Differential reinforcement of alternative behavior (DRA)

Extinction

Differential reinforcement of incompatible behavior (DRI)

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What is a replacement behavior?

A behavior that serves the same function as the problem behavior but is more appropriate

A behavior that is taught after the problem behavior is completely eliminated

A behavior that is chosen randomly to replace an inappropriate one

A behavior that is easier for the child to perform than the original problem behavior

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Which of the following is NOT a function of behavior?

Escape

Attention

Sensory stimulation

Reinforcement

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Which of the following is an example of differential reinforcement of incompatible behavior (DRI)?

Reinforcing a child for sitting in their seat instead of wandering around the classroom

Reinforcing a child for raising their hand instead of calling out

Reinforcing a child for playing with a toy instead of engaging in self-injury

Reinforcing a child for engaging in any other behavior during a tantrum

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What is extinction in behavior reduction?

Ignoring all behaviors to reduce their occurrence

Reinforcing a behavior less frequently

Withholding reinforcement for a previously reinforced behavior

Punishing problem behavior to stop it immediately

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Which type of reinforcement is used in differential reinforcement of other behavior (DRO)?

Reinforcing a specific alternative behavior

Reinforcing the problem behavior intermittently

Reinforcing any behavior other than the problem behavior

Reinforcing the problem behavior after extinction

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Which of the following is an example of escape-maintained behavior?

A child hits the desk to get attention from peers

A child yells to avoid doing homework

A child cries to obtain a favorite toy

A child flaps their hands for sensory stimulation

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

To identify the setting events for the behavior

To determine the function of the behavior

To collect baseline data

To evaluate the effectiveness of interventions

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What is the first step in developing a behavior intervention plan (BIP)?

Implementing extinction procedures

Conducting a functional behavior assessment (FBA)

Choosing replacement behaviors

Writing a behavior reduction plan

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