RBT Behavior Reduction Quiz

Behavior reduction in RBT means using strategies to decrease unwanted or harmful behaviors and replace them with positive, appropriate alternatives.

The goal is to identify the function of challenging behaviors and apply evidence-based interventions to reduce them safely and effectively.

A BIP is a written plan that outlines target behaviors, triggers, replacement behaviors, and intervention strategies to reduce problem behaviors.

Techniques include extinction, differential reinforcement, antecedent modification, and response cost.

Extinction occurs when a behavior no longer receives reinforcement, leading to a gradual decrease in that behavior.

Differential reinforcement means reinforcing desired behaviors while withholding reinforcement for undesired ones.

DRA (Differential Reinforcement of Alternative Behavior) reinforces a positive alternative that serves the same function as the problem behavior.

DRO (Differential Reinforcement of Other Behavior) provides reinforcement when the target behavior does not occur for a certain period.

DRI (Differential Reinforcement of Incompatible Behavior) reinforces a behavior that cannot happen at the same time as the problem behavior.

DRL (Differential Reinforcement of Low Rates) rewards the client for reducing the frequency of a behavior without fully eliminating it.

Antecedent intervention modifies the environment or triggers before a behavior occurs to prevent problem behaviors.

Replacement behaviors are positive, functionally equivalent actions taught to replace problem behaviors (e.g., asking for help instead of yelling).

Response blocking involves physically or verbally interrupting a behavior before it can be completed.

Overcorrection requires the learner to fix the results of their behavior and practice the correct behavior multiple times.

Reinforcement encourages appropriate behaviors to naturally replace undesired ones, promoting long-term positive change.

A function-based intervention directly targets the reason (function) the behavior occurs, such as attention, escape, or access to items.

RBTs collect data, implement interventions, and follow the BIP designed by a BCBA while maintaining client safety and consistency.

RBTs collect ABC data (Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence) to help identify triggers and track the effectiveness of interventions.

Consistency ensures all team members respond the same way, preventing accidental reinforcement of problem behaviors.

By decreasing problem behaviors and teaching replacements, behavior reduction improves learning, communication, and social skills.