When implementing a token economy system for a 7 year old client with autism, you notice that the reinforcement schedule is not effectively maintaining the target behavior. What should be your first step in addressing this issue?

During baseline data collection, a client exhibits aggressive behavior approximately 20 times per day. What is the most appropriate initial data collection method for this behavior?

A client consistently engages in self-injurious behavior during transitions between preferred and non-preferred activities. After conducting a functional analysis, the behavior appears to be maintained by both escape and access to tangibles. Which intervention combination would be the most appropriate?

You're collecting inter-observer agreement (IOA) data with a colleague, and notices significant discrepancies in your records. The behavior being measured is "on task" behavior during academic activities. Which of the following is most likely causing the inconsistency?

In implementing a behavior intervention plan, you notice that the client's problem behavior increases significantly when demands are presented. The BCBA has recommended using high-probability request sequences. Which sequence represents the most appropiate implementation of this strategy?

During discrete trial training, a client consistently shows prompt dependency despite using a least to most prompting hierarchy. Which modification would be most appropiate to address this issue?

You're implementing a differential reinforcement of other behavior procedure, but the client's target behavior is not decreasing after two weeks. Which data-based modification would be the most appropiate?

A client exhibits severe problem behavior maintained by automatic reinforcement. The BCBA has implemented an enriched environment intervention , but you notice the client rarely interacts with the available items. Which assessment would be the most appropriate to improve over the intervention?

During NET , you observe that a client consistently fails to generalize skills across different settings. Which modification would be the most effective promoting generalization?

When implementing a behavior reduction plan that includes extinction, you notice an extinction burst occuring. The BCBA is unavailable for immediate consultation. What is the most appropriate response?

An RBT is recording how long it takes a client to begin brushing their teeth after being given a verbal instruction. Which measurement procedure is the technician using?

A client with autism is learning  to request preferred items. The behavior technician presents two objects and waits for the client to point, vocalize, or sign their choice before delivering the item. Which type of preference assessment is being used?

An RBT is implementing a forward chaining procedure to teach handwashing, On the second trial, the RBT prompts the client through the first step (turning on the water) but allows them to complete the remaining steps independently . What should the RBT do next?

A client engages in self injurious behaviors that function as escape from demands. Which antecedent intervention is most appropriate?

During DTT, a technician presents a red and blue block and asks the client to "Touch Red". The client selects the blue block, and the technician provides a prompt before allowing another attempt. What type of prompting is being used?

A behavior technician is using differential reinforcement of alternative behavior to reduce aggressive outbursts. What is the most important factor in ensuring the intervention is effective?

A client with limited verbal abilities engages in head hitting when denied access to  preferred items. The technician implements Functional Communication Training. What would be the most appropiate alternative response to teach?

A client consistently engages in problem behavior when transitioning from one activity to another . Data indicate that the behavior is escape-maintained. Which intervention would likely be most effective ?

A behavior technician is implementing an extinction procedure for attention-seeking disruptive behavior. After several days, the client's behavior suddenly increases in intensity and frequency. What is the best course of action?

A parent reports that a child's aggressive behaviors occur frequently at home but are rare during therapy sessions. What should the RBT do?

An RBT is asked to track how many times a student raises their hand in class. Which measurement procedure would be the most appropiate?

A client is learning to identify objects in their environment. The RBT places a red ball and a blue cup on the table and asks "Touch red". The client touches the band is reinforced. what is this an example of? 

During a therapy session, a client receives a token every time they complete a math problem correctly. After earning five tokens, they can exchange them for extra playtime. This is an example of:

An RBT is implementing extinction for a child engages in screaming for attention. What is the most likely initial outcome?

A child is learning to wash their hands. The RBT provides full hand-over-hand assistance, then gradually fades the physical prompt over time. What type of prompt fading is being used?

An RBT is tracking compliance with a given instruction across multiple trials. If the client follows instructions correctly in 15 out of 45 trials, what percentage of trials were correct?

A RBT is assisting in assessing a child's ability to imitate actions, such as clapping hands. In which developmental domain would this skill be categorized? 

When should an RBT first notify their supervisor about data irregularities?

How should an RBT prioritize multiple clinical concerns requiring supervision?

When implementing a new procedure, how often should an RBT seek clinical direction?

During program implementation, which situation requires immediate supervisor contact?

When transporting client data on ipad, what security measure is most critical?

In case of accidental confidentiality breach, what immediate action is required?

How should obsolete client documents be handled?

During technology failures, what should an RBT do first?

During a therapy session, a parent provides conflicting instructions that contradict the behavior plan developed by the BCBA. What should the RBT do?

A teacher requests that an RBT use a specific reinforcement method that is not part of their BIP. How should the RBT handle this situation?

When cultural values conflict with standard procedures, what ethical response is most appropriate?

How should RBTs handle requests that exceed their scope of practice?

During role-play scenario training, what aspect should be evaluated first?

When demonstrating behavioral skills while being shadowed by a lead RBT, what feedback format is most effective?

An RBT is writing session notes for a client who engaged in aggressive behavior. Which of the following statements follows"best practice" for objective documentation?

Upon BACB guidelines, when can information be shared with other professionals?

What defines a dual relationship in the context of RBT services?

If a dual relationship develops unexpectedly, what should the RBT do first?

Which of the following best demonstrates "treating a client with dignity"?

What is the primary purpose of cultural humility in ABA practices?

A client's VR schedule requires an average of 5 responses per reinforcement. The RBT needs to thin the schedule. Which sequence represents appropriate progression?

An RBT is implementing DTT with a young client learning to identify colors. The technician presents a blue card and asks, "what color is this?" The client does not respond. What should the technician do next?

A client engages in three tantrums during a two-hour session. How should this data be summarized using rate?