RBT flashcards are vocabulary practice for the BACB RBT Test Content Outline (3rd ed.), not a substitute for scenario questions. Use these 6 original cards to connect terms to task codes, then practice mixed questions before the RBT Handbook's 85-question exam.
Quick facts#
This table keeps the flashcard drill separate from official exam structure.
| Item | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Cards on this page | 6 original term cards | RBT Practice editorial item set |
| Exam item format | 85 multiple-choice questions; 75 are scored | RBT Handbook, Examination |
| Time frame | 90 minutes | RBT Handbook, What to Expect |
| Domain weights | Official scored-exam counts are shown below | RBT Test Content Outline |
This table separates the official scored-exam blueprint from this page's six-card practice allocation.
| TCO domain | Official scored-exam count | Official scored-exam percent | Cards on this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Data Collection and Graphing | 13 scored questions | 17% | 2 |
| B. Behavior Assessment | 8 scored questions | 11% | 1 |
| C. Behavior Acquisition | 19 scored questions | 25% | 1 |
| D. Behavior Reduction | 14 scored questions | 19% | 1 |
| E. Documentation and Reporting | 10 scored questions | 13% | 0 |
| F. Ethics | 11 scored questions | 15% | 1 |
For a full mixed set, the rbt practice exam is the better next step because flashcards test recognition while practice questions test application across domains.
Printable term list#
This list turns common RBT vocabulary into front-and-back flashcard text without using real exam questions.
| Front | Back | Task |
|---|---|---|
| Frequency | A count of how many times a response occurs. | A.1 |
| Duration | How long one occurrence lasts from start to finish. | A.1 |
| Partial interval | Score the interval if the behavior happened at any point. | A.2 |
| Whole interval | Score the interval only if the behavior lasted the entire interval. | A.2 |
| Momentary time sampling | Check whether the behavior is happening at the interval endpoint. | A.2 |
| Permanent product | Measure a lasting result of behavior, such as completed problems. | A.3 |
| Preference assessment | A procedure for identifying likely reinforcers. | B.1 |
| Discrete-trial teaching | A structured teaching trial with instruction, response, consequence, and data. | C.3 |
| Prompt fading | Reducing prompts so control transfers to the natural cue. | C.7 |
| Token economy | A system in which earned tokens exchange for backup reinforcers. | C.11 |
| Differential reinforcement | Reinforcing one response pattern while treating another differently. | D.3 |
| Extinction burst | A temporary increase after the maintaining consequence is withheld. | D.6 |
| Objective session note | A factual record of observable session events. | E.4 |
| Confidentiality | Protecting client information during collection, use, storage, and disclosure. | F.5 |
The rbt task list shows how these terms fit into the current TCO domains, so use that page when a card feels detached from the exam blueprint.
Practice flashcards#
Answer these as term cards first, then read every rationale.
1. During play, an RBT marks an interval if hand flapping happened at any time during that interval. Which term names this measurement procedure?
A Whole interval recording requires the behavior to last for the entire interval.
B Correct. Partial interval recording scores an interval when the behavior occurs at any point.
C Momentary time sampling checks only at the instant the interval ends.
D Permanent product recording measures a durable result, not interval occurrence.
2. An RBT records 24 requests during a 2-hour session. Which flashcard back best defines the rate?
A Frequency is the total count before dividing by time.
B Observation time is the denominator, not the summarized rate.
C Duration concerns how long responses last, not how often they occur per time unit.
D Correct. Rate is count divided by observation time, so 24 divided by 2 is 12 per hour.
3. A technician presents two leisure items at a time and records which one Jordan selects across several trials. Which term fits the procedure?
A Correct. A paired-stimulus preference assessment presents choices in pairs and records selections.
B Free-operant assessment observes access to many available items, not pair-by-pair choices.
C Functional analysis tests behavior-environment relations, not item preference.
D Skill assessment checks strengths and deficits rather than likely reinforcers.
4. A teaching program starts with showing Mira how to wave, then uses a small hand motion, and later presents only the arrival cue. Which term should be on the card?
A Stimulus fading changes properties of the cue, not the amount of help after the cue.
B Backward chaining teaches the last step of a sequence first.
C Correct. Prompt fading reduces assistance so the natural cue controls the response.
D Response shaping reinforces closer approximations toward a target response.
5. A behavior plan teaches Priya to hand over a break card, and the team reinforces the card instead of reinforcing screaming for escape. Which term is most precise?
A Noncontingent reinforcement delivers reinforcement on a time-based schedule independent of behavior.
B Response cost removes a reinforcer after behavior; the stem describes teaching communication.
C Positive punishment adds a consequence to reduce future behavior.
D Correct. Functional communication training teaches a communication response that accesses the relevant outcome.
6. A caregiver asks an RBT in the lobby how another client behaved that day. Which term best matches the exam rule being tested?
A Correct. RBT Ethics Code 2.0 standard 2.08 requires protecting client confidentiality and privacy.
B Maintenance means a learned skill continues over time.
C A token economy uses earned tokens exchanged for backup reinforcers.
D Interresponse time is the time between responses.
How to score#
This score table tells you what to review first; it does not estimate a BACB passing score.
| Result | Study action |
|---|---|
| Missed A.2 or A.6 | Rebuild measurement cards with examples and non-examples. |
| Missed B.1 | Compare paired-stimulus, multiple-stimulus, and free-operant procedures. |
| Missed C.7 or D.3 | Add scenario cards, because teaching and reduction terms are easy to confuse. |
| Missed F.5 | Review Ethics Code 2.0 language before making social or documentation cards. |
After the cards feel automatic, open the app's rbt exam practice mode for mixed questions with explanations instead of studying terms in isolation.
Your practice score
You answered 0 of 6 correctly
Practice results are a study signal. The BACB publishes no passing percentage.
FAQ
Are these RBT flashcards copied from the exam?
No. These flashcards are original study items written from the RBT Test Content Outline and source documents, not recalled exam content.
Should I study only RBT terms and definitions?
No. Terms help with recognition, but the exam also asks you to apply procedures, read scenarios, and distinguish similar choices.
Can I print this page as an RBT vocabulary list?
Yes. Print the term table and cover the Back column for quick recall, then use the six items to check application.
Does the BACB publish a flashcard passing score?
No. The RBT Handbook explains the exam scoring method, but it does not publish a flashcard target or a passing percentage.