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RBT Skill Acquisition Quiz
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Question 1 |
During a discrete trial teaching session, the RBT presents a color card and the client correctly identifies it. The RBT immediately praises the client but forgets to record the response. What skill acquisition principle is MOST affected by this error?
Reinforcement delivery | |
Data reliability | |
Prompt fading | |
Stimulus control |
Question 1 Explanation:
Data reliability – Without accurate recording, progress monitoring and treatment integrity are compromised.
Question 2 |
A supervisor instructs you to use task analysis to teach handwashing. The client masters drying hands but skips soap application. What is the BEST adjustment?
Reinforce all completed steps regardless of errors | |
Use backward chaining starting from soap application | |
Reset the entire chain when soap is skipped | |
Fade prompts more quickly |
Question 2 Explanation:
Use backward chaining starting from soap application – This ensures the client practices the missed step consistently.
Question 3 |
A client learns to say “water” when shown a water bottle but fails to request it when thirsty. What’s the issue?
Lack of generalization | |
Faulty stimulus control | |
Prompt dependency | |
Incorrect reinforcement schedule |
Question 3 Explanation:
Lack of generalization – The skill hasn’t transferred from controlled settings to natural situations.
Question 4 |
You’re teaching shoe-tying. The client needs constant hand-over-hand help even after weeks of practice. What is MOST likely the problem?
Prompt fading not implemented | |
Reinforcement is too strong | |
Incorrect chaining procedure | |
Skill is developmentally inappropriate |
Question 4 Explanation:
Prompt fading not implemented – The client remains dependent on full physical prompts.
Question 5 |
During mand training, the client screams instead of using words. The RBT waits until the client calms, then prompts “juice.” What technique is being used?
Differential reinforcement of alternative behavior (DRA) | |
Extinction of problem behavior | |
Functional communication training (FCT) | |
Errorless teaching |
Question 5 Explanation:
Functional communication training (FCT) – The RBT is teaching an appropriate mand to replace screaming.
Question 6 |
A supervisor designs a program for sorting shapes. The RBT presents a square and triangle but delivers reinforcement even when the client incorrectly matches. What risk does this create?
Poor generalization | |
Reinforcer satiation | |
Faulty learning history | |
Stimulus fading error |
Question 6 Explanation:
Faulty learning history – Reinforcing errors builds incorrect associations.
Question 7 |
The RBT is teaching receptive identification (“touch nose”). The client sometimes touches their own nose, sometimes touches the therapist’s. What should the RBT do?
Clarify stimuli and prompt consistently | |
End the session | |
Use only physical prompts | |
Reinforce both responses |
Question 7 Explanation:
Clarify stimuli and prompt consistently – Ambiguity in instruction causes inconsistent responding.
Question 8 |
While teaching counting, the client quickly masters counting objects but cannot say numbers in order without objects. What principle explains this gap?
Response generalization failure | |
Over-selectivity | |
Lack of maintenance | |
Poor prompt fading |
Question 8 Explanation:
Response generalization failure – The client can perform one topography of counting but not another.
Question 9 |
The client is taught to brush teeth with full physical prompts. The RBT begins to fade prompts but removes too many at once, leading to refusal. What fading method should be considered instead?
Time delay | |
Most-to-least prompting | |
Least-to-most prompting | |
Graduated guidance |
Question 9 Explanation:
Graduated guidance – Allows gradual reduction of physical assistance while supporting independence.
Question 10 |
A supervisor asks you to probe whether a mastered skill (buttoning shirt) is maintained after 2 weeks without practice. What is this called?
Maintenance check | |
Generalization probe | |
Baseline measurement | |
Task analysis |
Question 10 Explanation:
Maintenance check – This ensures the client retains the skill over time.
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