Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Practice Exam

The ultimate goal of using reinforcers in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is to enhance and increase desirable behaviors. Reinforcement involves providing a stimulus following a behavior that increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future. By identifying and applying effective reinforcers, practitioners can systematically promote positive behavior change.

This approach is rooted in the principles of operant conditioning, where behaviors followed by favorable outcomes are more likely to occur again. Successful implementation of reinforcement strategies aims not only to encourage desired behaviors but also to build new skills in individuals, leading to long-term improvements in their overall functioning and independence.

While eliminating problematic behaviors, creating a consequence-free environment, or simplifying intervention processes may be objectives of certain therapeutic approaches, they do not encapsulate the core purpose of reinforcement in ABA, which is primarily focused on increasing positive behaviors.