1 RBT Foundations and Professional Role Free Online FlashCards

Under whose direction does an RBT provide services?

An RBT delivers assigned behavior-analytic services under the direction and close, ongoing supervision of a qualified supervisor.

Which treatment decisions are outside an RBT’s independent role?

An RBT does not independently diagnose, select treatment, or change a client’s plan.

What should an RBT do when a task is unfamiliar or beyond their training?

Pause and promptly consult the supervisor; do not improvise a procedure beyond your training or demonstrated competence.

What is the minimum ongoing supervision for an RBT providing services?

At least 5% of service hours each calendar month. The requirement applies separately at each organization where the RBT provides services.

What do the three parts of the ABC sequence describe?

Antecedent: what occurred immediately before; behavior: the observable action; consequence: what occurred immediately after.

Does an ABC sequence alone establish why a behavior occurred?

No. The sequence describes what happened before and after an action, but by itself does not prove why the behavior occurred.

What makes a behavior description observable and useful?

Describe an action specifically and measurably, so different people can identify and record the same event.

What defines reinforcement?

Reinforcement is a consequence that increases the future likelihood of a behavior.

What distinguishes positive from negative reinforcement?

Positive reinforcement adds a consequence; negative reinforcement removes or avoids one. “Positive” and “negative” mean adding and removing, not good and bad.

What defines punishment in behavior analysis?

Punishment is a consequence that decreases the future likelihood of a behavior.

What distinguishes positive from negative punishment?

Positive punishment adds a consequence; negative punishment removes one. These terms describe adding and removing, not whether an outcome is fair or appropriate.

What are four possible functions of behavior?

Possible functions include access to attention, access to items or activities, escape from or delay of demands, and automatic reinforcement.