Timed Test (Difficult)

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Question 1 of 75

A client engages in vocal stereotypy that is so frequent it is difficult to count discrete instances. The supervisor wants to assess if a new environmental enrichment affects this behavior without the RBT having to stop direct instruction. Which measurement is most appropriate to balance accuracy and feasibility in this high-frequency scenario?

Momentary Time Sampling is best for high-frequency behaviors during teaching as it doesn't require continuous observation, yet provides a representative sample of the behavior's occurrence.

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Question 2 of 75

An RBT is tracking 'independent play' for a child who often starts playing but stops the moment they realize they are being watched. The supervisor asks for data that shows how long the child stays engaged once they start. Which measurement should the RBT prioritize to capture this specific dimension?

Duration measures the total time from the onset of a behavior to its offset, which directly addresses the length of engagement.

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Question 3 of 75

During a 30-minute observation, an RBT uses 1-minute Whole Interval Recording to track 'on-task' behavior. The client is on-task for 55 seconds of the first interval and 60 seconds of the second interval. How many intervals should the RBT mark as an occurrence?

In Whole Interval Recording, the behavior must occur for the entire duration of the interval. Only the second interval (60 seconds) counts as an occurrence.

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Question 4 of 75

A supervisor is checking for Inter-observer Agreement (IOA) on a 'hand-raising' program. The RBT records 15 instances, while the supervisor records 20 instances. What is the Total Count IOA, and is it within the generally accepted range for clinical data?

Total Count IOA = (Smaller/Larger) * 100. (15/20)*100 = 75%. Standard clinical data typically aims for 80% or higher for reliability.

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Question 5 of 75

An RBT is recording the time between the end of one math problem and the start of the next one to determine if the student is 'stalling.' What specific dimension of behavior is being measured?

IRT is the time between two consecutive instances of a response class.

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Question 6 of 75

A client engages in self-injurious behavior (SIB) only when a transition is announced. The supervisor wants to know exactly how much time passes between the instruction 'Clean up' and the first strike to the head. Which measurement is required?

Latency measures the time between an antecedent stimulus (the instruction) and the initiation of the response.

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Question 7 of 75

While looking at a line graph, an RBT notices that the data points for aggression are extremely high on Mondays and very low on Fridays, with no clear upward or downward path. How should the RBT describe this data in their session note?

Variability refers to the extent to which data points differ from one another; a lack of a clear direction indicates no trend.

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Question 8 of 75

An RBT is asked to provide 'Permanent Product' data for a client's vocational goal of folding towels. The RBT was busy with another client and did not see the folding take place. What should the RBT do?

Permanent product recording measures the tangible outcome of a behavior and does not require direct observation of the behavior as it occurs.

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Question 9 of 75

A supervisor wants to use a measurement system that is most likely to *underestimate* a high-frequency behavior like hand-flapping. Which system should they choose for the RBT to implement?

Whole Interval Recording often underestimates behavior because the behavior must persist for the entire interval to be counted.

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Question 10 of 75

An RBT is tracking 'manding' (requesting). During a 2-hour session, the client mands 12 times. What is the rate of manding per hour?

Rate is frequency divided by time. 12 mands / 2 hours = 6 per hour.

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Question 11 of 75

On a standard line graph in ABA, what does the 'Condition Change Line' (a vertical dashed line) signify?

Vertical lines are used to separate different phases or conditions (e.g., moving from Baseline to Treatment).

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Question 12 of 75

When recording the duration of a tantrum, the RBT starts the timer when the first scream occurs and stops it when the client has been quiet for 30 seconds. In the final note, the RBT subtracts those 30 seconds from the total time. Why is this accuracy important?

Accurate duration recording requires clearly defined onset and offset to ensure data reflects the behavior definition exactly.

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Question 13 of 75

An RBT is assisting with a Functional Analysis (FA) in a controlled setting. The supervisor asks the RBT to provide a preferred toy to the client every time they hit their head. Which condition is being tested?

In the tangible condition of an FA, the consequence for the target behavior is access to a preferred item to see if that maintains the behavior.

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Question 14 of 75

During a preference assessment, an RBT presents an array of 6 items. The client chooses the train, plays with it, and then the RBT removes the train and allows the client to choose from the remaining 5 items. What is this procedure?

MSWO involves presenting an array, removing the chosen item, and repeating with the remainder until all are chosen or time is up.

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Question 15 of 75

A BCBA asks an RBT to help with a 'Social Disapproval' condition during an assessment. What should the RBT's reaction be when the target behavior occurs?

The Social Disapproval condition (often called the Attention condition) tests if providing social attention/reprimands contingent on the behavior increases its occurrence.

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Question 16 of 75

An RBT is recording ABC data. The client is asked to do a puzzle, the client throws a piece, and the RBT puts the puzzle away. In this scenario, what is the Antecedent?

The antecedent is the stimulus or event that occurs immediately before the behavior.

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Question 17 of 75

A supervisor believes a client's hair-pulling is maintained by 'Automatic Reinforcement.' What would the RBT expect to see in the data to support this?

Automatic (sensory) reinforcement is not mediated by others; therefore, the behavior occurs even when the person is alone.

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Question 18 of 75

While conducting a 'Free Operant' preference assessment, the RBT observes the client for 15 minutes in a playroom. The client spends 12 minutes with the iPad, 2 minutes with blocks, and 1 minute with a ball. How should the RBT rank these preferences?

In free operant assessments, preference is ranked by the duration of engagement with each stimulus.

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Question 19 of 75

An RBT is asked to define 'tantrum' in observable and measurable terms for a new behavior plan. Which of the following is the best definition?

A behavior definition must be objective (observable) and measurable, avoiding internal states like 'frustrated' or 'angry.'

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Question 20 of 75

A BCBA wants to conduct a 'Reinforcer Assessment' rather than a 'Preference Assessment.' What is the primary difference the RBT should be aware of?

Preference identifies potential reinforcers; a reinforcer assessment empirically tests their effect on behavior rates.

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Question 21 of 75

During an initial assessment, the RBT is told to use 'Indirect Assessment' methods. Which task would the RBT likely perform?

Indirect assessments do not involve direct observation of the client; they rely on interviews, checklists, and surveys.

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Question 22 of 75

An RBT is helping with an assessment of a client's hand-washing skills. The RBT watches the client and records which steps of the task analysis the client can do without help. What is this called?

A probe or baseline assessment determines the current level of a skill before intervention begins.

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Question 23 of 75

A client's parent reports that the child 'hits because they are bored.' In ABA terms, 'boredom' (a lack of stimulation) is most likely acting as a:

Boredom is a state of deprivation that increases the value of sensory or social reinforcement, making the behavior more likely.

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Question 24 of 75

The supervisor asks the RBT to run the 'Alone' condition of a Functional Analysis. What is the RBT's primary role in this condition?

The Alone condition tests for automatic reinforcement by removing all social antecedents and consequences.

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Question 25 of 75

An RBT is using 'Most-to-Least' prompting to teach a client to zip a coat. The current prompt is a full physical prompt (hand-over-hand). What is the next logical step in fading this prompt?

Most-to-Least moves from the most intrusive (Full Physical) to the next least intrusive (Partial Physical) to ensure success while fading support.

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Question 26 of 75

A client is learning to tie their shoes using 'Backward Chaining.' The RBT completes every step for the client except the very last one (pulling the loops tight). Once the client masters this last step, what happens next?

In backward chaining, once the last step is mastered, the teacher moves 'backward' to the second-to-last step while the client completes the remaining steps to the end.

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Question 27 of 75

An RBT is teaching a client to identify the color 'Blue.' The RBT says 'Touch blue' and immediately points to the blue card before the client can respond. What type of teaching is this?

Errorless learning involves providing a controlling prompt immediately to prevent the client from making a mistake.

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Question 28 of 75

A supervisor tells the RBT to use a 'Variable Ratio 5' (VR5) schedule of reinforcement for a 'manding' goal. When should the RBT provide reinforcement?

Variable Ratio (VR) schedules provide reinforcement after a variable/average number of responses.

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Question 29 of 75

An RBT is working on 'Shaping' a client's vocalizations. The goal is the word 'Apple.' The client currently says 'Ah.' What should the RBT reinforce?

Shaping is the differential reinforcement of successive approximations to a target behavior.

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Question 30 of 75

During a session, an RBT is teaching a client to differentiate between a 'Square' and a 'Circle.' The RBT reinforces the client for touching the square when asked, but provides no reinforcement when the client touches the circle when asked to 'Touch square.' What is this?

Discrimination training involves reinforcing a behavior in the presence of one stimulus (SD) but not others (S-delta).

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Question 31 of 75

An RBT is using 'Naturalistic Teaching' (NET) to teach a client to use 'In' and 'On.' The RBT waits until the client wants to play with a toy car and a garage, then prompts the client to put the car 'in' the garage. This is an example of:

Incidental teaching is a type of NET that uses naturally occurring opportunities and the client's motivation to teach skills.

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Question 32 of 75

A client has mastered 'washing hands' in the clinic. The RBT now goes to the client's school to see if they can wash their hands there. What is the RBT checking for?

Stimulus generalization is the ability to perform a skill in a different setting or with different people than where it was originally learned.

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Question 33 of 75

An RBT provides a sticker to a client for every 3 math problems they complete. What schedule of reinforcement is this?

Fixed Ratio (FR) provides reinforcement after a set number of responses.

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Question 34 of 75

A supervisor asks the RBT to 'thin the schedule' of reinforcement for a client's behavior. What does this mean the RBT should do?

Schedule thinning makes reinforcement less frequent, moving toward more natural, unpredictable schedules to promote maintenance.

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Question 35 of 75

An RBT is using 'Stimulus Fading' to teach a client to read the word 'Stop.' Initially, the word is written on a bright red octagon. Over time, the octagon is made lighter and lighter until only the word remains. What is the goal?

Stimulus fading transfers control from an auxiliary prompt to the natural discriminative stimulus (SD).

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Question 36 of 75

When using 'Total Task Chaining' to teach a client to make a sandwich, how does the RBT handle the steps?

Total task chaining involves teaching all steps in the sequence during every session, providing prompts as needed for each step.

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Question 37 of 75

A client learned to say 'Hello' last year. The RBT checks today to see if the client can still say 'Hello' without any recent training. What is being assessed?

Maintenance is the persistence of a skill over time after formal training has ended.

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Question 38 of 75

A client engages in screaming to get a snack. The BCBA tells the RBT to use 'Extinction.' During the next session, the client screams for 10 minutes. What should the RBT do?

Extinction involves withholding the reinforcement that previously maintained the behavior (the snack).

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Question 39 of 75

An RBT is using DRI (Differential Reinforcement of Incompatible Behavior) to reduce 'hand-biting.' Which behavior would the RBT reinforce?

DRI reinforces a behavior that cannot physically occur at the same time as the problem behavior (you cannot bite your hand while playing with a fidget toy).

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Question 40 of 75

A supervisor tells an RBT that a client's behavior is maintained by 'Social Negative Reinforcement.' What does this mean for the RBT's intervention?

Social Negative Reinforcement is another term for Escape/Avoidance provided by another person.

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Question 41 of 75

During the first day of an extinction procedure, the client's screaming becomes much louder and they begin throwing items for the first time. What is the RBT witnessing?

An extinction burst is a temporary increase in frequency, intensity, or variability of a behavior when extinction is first started.

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Question 42 of 75

An RBT is using 'Response Cost' for a client who uses a token board. The client hits a peer. What is the most likely action the RBT will take?

Response cost is a type of negative punishment where a specific amount of reinforcement is lost contingent on a behavior.

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Question 43 of 75

A client engages in 'vocal stereotypy' (repetitive sounds) maintained by automatic reinforcement. The RBT is instructed to use 'Response Blocking.' What does this look like?

Response blocking interrupts the behavior to prevent it from reaching its reinforcing conclusion.

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Question 44 of 75

An RBT is told to use 'High-Probability Request Sequence' (High-P) for a client who refuses to put on their shoes. What should the RBT do?

High-P (Behavioral Momentum) involves getting 'momentum' with easy tasks before presenting a difficult one.

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Question 45 of 75

A client throws their work on the floor to get out of doing math. The RBT uses 'Escape Extinction.' What does this look like?

Escape extinction means the client is not allowed to escape the demand contingent on problem behavior.

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Question 46 of 75

An RBT is using DRO (Differential Reinforcement of Other Behavior) with a 5-minute interval for hitting. The client hits at the 3-minute mark. What should the RBT do?

In DRO, reinforcement is given only if the behavior does NOT occur during the interval. If it occurs, the interval is reset.

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Question 47 of 75

After a behavior has been extinguished for 2 months, it suddenly reappears for one session. What is this phenomenon called?

Spontaneous recovery is the re-emergence of a previously extinguished behavior after some time has passed.

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Question 48 of 75

A client's behavior plan includes 'Antecedent Manipulations.' Which of the following is an example?

Antecedent manipulations are changes made *before* the behavior occurs to make it less likely to happen.

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Question 49 of 75

An RBT is told to use 'Overcorrection' for a client who wiped their muddy hands on the wall. The RBT has the client wash the specific spot they dirtied, plus wash all the other walls in the room. What type is this?

Restitutional overcorrection requires the individual to restore the environment to a state vastly better than it was before the behavior.

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Question 50 of 75

What are the four primary functions of behavior that an RBT must understand?

The four functions are SEAT: Sensory, Escape, Attention, and Tangible.

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Question 51 of 75

An RBT is writing a session note for a client who had a rough day. Which statement is the most objective?

Objective documentation focuses on observable and measurable facts rather than emotional labels or opinions.

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Question 52 of 75

A client's parent tells the RBT that the child started a new medication last night. What is the RBT's responsibility?

RBTs must report any clinical variables (medication, illness, etc.) that could affect behavior to their supervisor.

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Question 53 of 75

How long must an RBT and their agency maintain client records (data, notes, etc.) according to the BACB?

BACB ethical and legal standards require records to be kept for a minimum of 7 years.

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Question 54 of 75

An RBT is leaving their current agency for a new job. What should they do with the paper data sheets they have at home?

Client records are Protected Health Information (PHI) and must be handled according to HIPAA and agency policy.

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Question 55 of 75

When describing a crisis event in a report, which information is essential?

Crisis reporting must be detailed and objective, including the full ABC sequence and safety procedures.

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Question 56 of 75

An RBT sees a significant bruise on a client that was not there during the previous session. What is the RBT's legal obligation?

RBTs are mandated reporters and must legally report any suspicion of child abuse or neglect immediately.

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Question 57 of 75

An RBT is discussing a client's progress with a coworker in a public coffee shop. Which rule are they most likely violating?

Discussing PHI in a public setting where others can overhear is a violation of confidentiality.

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Question 58 of 75

A supervisor asks the RBT to 'assist with reporting.' This might involve which task?

RBTs assist by providing the raw data and objective summaries used for progress reports.

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Question 59 of 75

If an RBT's tablet breaks during a session and they cannot record data electronically, what should they do?

Continuous data collection is vital; RBTs should always have a backup (paper) for technical issues.

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Question 60 of 75

Which of the following should NOT be included in a professional session note?

Session notes must remain professional and objective, avoiding personal opinions about family members or the client.

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Question 61 of 75

If a parent asks an RBT for a copy of the behavior plan, what should the RBT do?

RBTs must follow agency protocols for releasing clinical records, which usually go through the supervisor.

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Question 62 of 75

An RBT is writing a note about a client's success in a program. Which is the best example of a professional note?

Professional notes use specific data points and objective descriptions of performance.

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Question 63 of 75

When an RBT reports 'Ecological Variables' to their supervisor, they are talking about:

Ecological variables are the environmental and physiological factors that impact behavior patterns.

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Question 64 of 75

An RBT has worked with a client for 2 years. The family invites the RBT to their child's birthday party as a guest. What is the most ethical response?

The RBT code prohibits 'dual relationships' where an RBT acts as both a therapist and a social friend to avoid conflicts of interest.

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Question 65 of 75

A client's mother offers the RBT a $50 gift card to a local spa as a thank-you gift. What should the RBT do?

The RBT Ethics Code prohibits accepting gifts of significant value from clients to maintain professional boundaries.

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Question 66 of 75

An RBT notices another RBT being roughly physical with a client in a way that is not in the behavior plan. What is the first step?

The client's safety and the ethical reporting of misconduct are the highest priorities for an RBT.

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Question 67 of 75

An RBT's certification is about to expire in 30 days. The RBT has been busy and hasn't finished their renewal application yet. Whose responsibility is the renewal?

RBTs are solely responsible for maintaining their own certification and meeting renewal requirements on time.

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Question 68 of 75

An RBT is asked by a parent to provide 'advice' on a new diet they read about online. How should the RBT respond?

RBTs must stay within their scope of practice (implementing the behavior plan) and refer other medical/clinical questions to the proper professional.

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Question 69 of 75

A client's father asks the RBT out on a date. What is the most ethical response?

Romantic/sexual relationships with clients or their family members are strictly prohibited for at least 2 years after services end.

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Question 70 of 75

An RBT wants to post a success story about their client on their personal Instagram, but they won't use the client's name. Is this okay?

Posting client-related info on personal social media is a breach of privacy and is strictly prohibited.

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Question 71 of 75

An RBT is feeling very stressed and burnt out, and they find themselves losing their temper with their client. What should they do?

RBTs have an ethical duty to address personal issues that may impact their professional performance.

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Question 72 of 75

If an RBT is not being supervised for the required 5% of their monthly hours, what should they do?

It is the RBT's responsibility to ensure they are receiving the required level of supervision to maintain their certification.

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Question 73 of 75

An RBT sees their client and the client's family at a local grocery store. What should the RBT do?

Maintaining client confidentiality in public settings is essential; RBTs should not 'out' the client or initiate interaction unless the family does first.

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Question 74 of 75

An RBT is asked by their employer to work 50 hours a week, even though the RBT's contract says 40. The RBT feels pressured to agree. What should the RBT do?

RBTs should advocate for their ability to provide high-quality services and discuss workload concerns professionally.

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Question 75 of 75

A parent asks the RBT if the client is 'getting better.' How should the RBT respond?

RBTs should direct questions about overall progress and prognosis to their supervisor, while providing objective data as requested.

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