Free RBT Practice Questions: Behavior Reduction Domain

Correct Answer: C

Explanation: The plan describes an extinction-based approach for dropping (no attention to the dropping) and continuing the demand by gently guiding him up. Option C follows this exactly: it avoids talking about the dropping and continues the clean-up routine while physically guiding as described. This matches the RBT Task List item on implementing behavior-reduction procedures as written. A: Repeating instructions and focusing on the dropping adds attention to the problem behavior. B: Offering extra playtime changes the consequence and may reinforce dropping if it leads to negotiation. D: Allowing him to stay on the floor and ending early may reinforce dropping with escape from clean-up.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation: The plan describes FCT combined with extinction for hitting: do not let hitting be the way to get a break; instead, teach and reinforce using the 'break' card. - **B** is correct because it follows the steps in order: block the hit (for safety), prompt the communication response (handing the 'break' card), and then provide the break as reinforcement for the appropriate communication. - **A** is incorrect because it does not teach or reinforce the replacement communication and may increase frustration. - **C** is incorrect because giving a break immediately after hitting reinforces the problem behavior instead of the communication response. - **D** is incorrect because ignoring the hit is unsafe and misses the prompt to use the 'break' card described in the plan. This matches the RBT Task List 2.0 Behavior Reduction items: implementing FCT and extinction procedures exactly as written by the supervisor.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation: The BCBA’s plan describes extinction for attention-maintained call-outs: do not provide attention for the problem behavior and only provide attention for the appropriate response (hand-raising). As an RBT, your job is to implement this exactly as written. - **B is correct** because you withhold attention for the call-out (no eye contact, no comment) and continue the activity, then provide attention when Mateo uses the appropriate behavior (raising his hand). This matches extinction plus reinforcement for the replacement behavior. - **A is incorrect** because giving a reminder right after the call-out still gives attention to the problem behavior, which can maintain it instead of reducing it. - **C is incorrect** because praising him after the call-out is direct attention to the problem behavior, which is the opposite of extinction. - **D is incorrect** because scolding and removing the picture add extra consequences not described in the plan. RBTs should not add punishers or change procedures; they must follow the written plan and report concerns to the BCBA. This aligns with the RBT Task List 2.0 under Behavior Reduction: implementing extinction procedures as written by the supervisor.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation: The plan uses differential reinforcement: do not reinforce shouting, and reinforce the appropriate behavior (raising hand and being called on). - **B** is correct because it withholds attention and points for shouting (no reinforcement for the problem behavior) and instead provides reinforcement when she raises her hand appropriately. This matches the written procedure. - **A** is incorrect because praising the shouted answer reinforces shouting, even if you remind her about hand-raising. - **C** is incorrect because saying the answer is wrong when it is correct can be confusing and is not part of the plan; the plan focuses on what behavior to reinforce, not changing the accuracy of answers. - **D** is incorrect because asking her to repeat the shouted answer and then giving points still reinforces shouting. This is consistent with the RBT Task List 2.0 Behavior Reduction tasks: implementing differential reinforcement procedures as described in the plan.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation: The plan describes a differential reinforcement procedure: reinforce quiet working (appropriate behavior) and withhold attention for whining (problem behavior). - **Correct (B)**: Not giving attention to whining and then providing praise and a sticker after 2 minutes of quiet work correctly implements differential reinforcement of alternative behavior (quiet working) and extinction for whining, as outlined in the RBT Task List 2.0. - **A** is incorrect because giving verbal attention to the whining can reinforce it, even if the words are negative. - **C** is incorrect because removing the work after whining may reinforce the whining by letting her escape the task. - **D** is incorrect because giving a sticker for whining directly reinforces the problem behavior.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation: The plan describes an antecedent strategy to prevent problem behavior during transitions: give a 2-minute warning and use a visual schedule. - **B** is correct because it follows the plan exactly: it provides a 2-minute warning and uses the visual schedule to prepare Jamal for the upcoming transition. - **A** is incorrect because it does not give any warning or use the visual schedule, which may increase the chance of tantrums. - **C** is incorrect because silently cleaning up removes the preferred activity without warning and does not use the visual support described in the plan. - **D** is incorrect because it changes the timing of the transition based on Jamal’s behavior instead of following the scheduled transition and the written antecedent strategy. This reflects the RBT Task List 2.0 Behavior Reduction area: implementing antecedent interventions as written in the behavior plan.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation: FCT teaches a replacement communication response that serves the same function as the problem behavior. The plan says help should not be given for throwing, but should be given immediately after the appropriate request. The RBT should prompt and reinforce the communication response. - B is correct because it prompts the specific communication response (“Help me, please”) and then provides help, reinforcing the replacement behavior instead of the problem behavior. - A is incorrect because giving help after throwing reinforces the problem behavior and does not require the communication response. - C is incorrect because delaying help and adding extra demands is not part of the FCT plan and may increase frustration instead of teaching the replacement behavior. - D is incorrect because removing the activity does not teach or reinforce the communication response and may function as escape, not help. This follows the RBT Task List 2.0 Behavior Reduction area: implementing FCT and differential reinforcement procedures as described in the behavior plan.

Correct Answer: A

Explanation: The plan describes a differential reinforcement procedure based on time intervals of quiet behavior: reinforce quiet work every 2 minutes and do not reinforce swearing. - **Option A is correct** because you provide a token and praise after the interval of quiet work, withhold tokens during swearing, and then continue reinforcing future quiet intervals. This matches the written plan. - **Option B** gives a token right after swearing, which can reinforce the problem behavior and does not follow the plan. - **Option C** stops all reinforcement for the rest of the session, which is not written in the plan and removes motivation for quiet behavior. - **Option D** changes the reinforcement schedule from frequent, specific reinforcement to a single end-of-session reward, which is not what the BCBA specified. According to the RBT Task List (Behavior Reduction), RBTs implement differential reinforcement procedures exactly as written, reinforcing the specified appropriate behavior (quiet work) and not reinforcing the problem behavior (swearing).

Correct Answer: C

Explanation: The plan uses extinction for shouting (no attention to shouted answers) and differential reinforcement of hand-raising (attention and praise only for appropriate responding). Option C matches this: the RBT withholds attention for the shout, then reinforces hand-raising when it occurs. Option A still gives attention to the shout, which can reinforce shouting even with a reminder. Option B gives attention to the shouting by correcting it and then quickly letting her answer again, which may maintain the behavior. Option D changes the requirement (volume instead of hand-raising) and still gives attention to the shout. The RBT Task List emphasizes implementing extinction and differential reinforcement procedures exactly as written in the behavior plan.

Correct Answer: A

Explanation: The plan describes extinction for attention-maintained hitting (no attention for hitting) and reinforcement for appropriate attention-seeking (gentle tap or calm name call). The RBT should withhold attention for the hitting and only provide attention for the appropriate behavior. - A is correct because it follows planned ignoring for the problem behavior and waits to provide attention until Jonah uses the appropriate response. - B is incorrect because talking and hugging both provide attention immediately after hitting, which can reinforce the problem behavior. - C is incorrect because starting a fun game right after hitting still gives attention and may reinforce hitting, even if you give a reminder. - D is incorrect because ending the session is not part of the described plan and does not teach or reinforce the replacement behavior. This is consistent with the RBT Task List 2.0 Behavior Reduction items: implementing extinction and differential reinforcement procedures as written.