RBT Exam Content Outline 2026: 6 Sections and 43 Tasks

Measure every response using the dimension named in the plan.

Apply the exact interval or momentary scoring rule.

Measure a durable result that can be attributed to the response.

Transfer source data accurately into a faithful display.

Define responses and context so observers can agree.

Use the correct formula, unit, numerator, and denominator.

Report direction, level, and variability without inventing causes.

Recognize when weak measurement or implementation undermines decisions.

Conduct paired, multiple-stimulus, and free-operant procedures accurately.

Assist with assessment of strengths and deficits under direction.

Distinguish indirect, descriptive, and experimental components.

Deliver positive or negative reinforcement contingently and as scheduled.

Establish and use learned reinforcers through reliable pairing and exchange.

Run clear teaching trials with consistent cues, responses, consequences, and data.

Embed planned instruction in meaningful activities and naturally occurring motivation.

Teach a multistep sequence using the assigned chaining method.

Teach responding in the presence of relevant stimuli and not irrelevant ones.

Use stimulus or response prompts and transfer control to natural cues.

Arrange performance across appropriate people, settings, stimuli, and responses.

Distinguish active teaching from checking durable performance.

Reinforce successive approximations toward a terminal response.

Deliver tokens contingently and preserve a reliable exchange system.

Identify attention, escape, access, and automatic reinforcement as hypotheses.

Implement planned changes before behavior occurs.

Reinforce a defined alternative pattern while withholding the programmed outcome elsewhere.

Withhold the maintaining consequence exactly as authorized.

Implement only documented, trained procedures that reduce future behavior.

Recognize bursts, variation, resurgence, emotion, escape, and avoidance.

Follow the trained protocol, protect safety, and document accurately.

Carry suggestions and concerns to the supervisor without independently changing treatment.

Recognize when timely supervisor input is required.

Document relevant changes without diagnosing their effect.

Write accurate, confidential records that meet governing requirements.

Use benefit, compassion, dignity, integrity, and competence to guide choices.

Provide services only after competence has been demonstrated.

Provide services only within a current BACB-compliant supervision structure.

Recognize instruction, modeling, rehearsal, feedback, and direct observation.

Protect information during collection, use, storage, discussion, and disclosure.

Represent services, outcomes, and certification truthfully.

Recognize role mixing and reduce unavoidable risk.

Apply the current value threshold, cumulative-risk rule, and stricter policies.

Listen, collaborate, accept feedback, and communicate respectfully.

Continuously examine bias and adapt within the authorized plan.