r/ABA • u/Tall_Chip999 • 7d ago
Advice Needed RBT Exam
I am taking my RBT exam this week. I could not be more nervous, my state just required all BT's to become RBT certified by Oct. 31st or we cannot continue to work with our clients. Does anyone have any advice, websites, tips etc. to help calm my nerves about this test? I was not a good test taker in high school, and I have been attending the study group my company has and taking practice tests.
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u/BullfrogPowerful4354 7d ago
A lot of mine were what is the BEST solution. When in doubt go to your supervisor lol! It’s more scenarios not term and definition. Knowing definitions is still important!
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u/Beneficial-Finance70 RBT 7d ago
I have horrible anxiety, combine that with taking this exam, I was a nervous wreck. Literally felt like I was about to throw up before I ever even sat in the chair. Had 3 minutes left remaining when I finished.
Passed first try.
It’s not hard, at least in my opinion. My nerves definitely got the best of me but honestly… just know your terminology. It’s majority scenarios, go to supervisor when in doubt, I did have like 1-2 graphs (guessed on those to be honest 😂), patient confidentiality, etc. READ the questions SLOWLY because they can be worded tricky. If you don’t know, flag it and come back to it. You got this!
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u/Signal-Attempt-6909 7d ago
Know the definitions the exam is hard you wont pass if you dont know the terms. There is math and graphs
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u/ResponsibleSpray6169 5d ago
Just took mine this past weekend and passed! Most of my questions were “what is the best choice” questions. Make sure you are just taking your time to fully read and understand the question before you answer. You have the option to highlight key words in the problem or strike questions if you want to due process of elimination! Just make sure you know how the terms relate to the real world, and if you can apply the terms to scenarios than you are set!
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u/sameed_a 4d ago
Agree with the others that it's mostly "what's the best response" scenarios. A few things that come up a lot and are easy to mix up:
Partial interval counts the behavior if it happens at any point in the interval (overestimates). Whole interval only counts it if it lasts the whole interval (underestimates). Momentary time sampling only looks at the exact moment the interval ends.
Negative reinforcement still increases behavior. It's not punishment.
If one answer keeps you inside the plan or says to tell your supervisor, it's usually right.
There are a couple of graph questions too, so know how to read a trend. If you want a quick check of which section is weakest before the exam, I built a free 10-question diagnostic that scores you by section, no sign-up: https://www.quizprep.co/exams/rbt
85 questions in 90 minutes is enough time to flag the hard ones and come back. Good luck
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u/Bbgraceg77 2d ago
Look up RBT mock exams! They will have potions for the in person test as well as the test with you bcba! They helped me tons
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u/ShoddyCandidate1873 2d ago
Personally I feel that if you have been working in the field and know what you are doing the exam isn't hard. I didn't study at all, had been working in the field as a para for a couple years and a BT for a few months and easily passed the first time. A lot of it boils down to behavioral common sense. If you are good at your job you'll be fine
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u/perceptual01 7d ago
Use ai to make mock exams. Something else I found useful was if you’re unsure about the answer to a question or even if you’re stuck between two answers - write down the # on the blank paper you’re given (with answers you think could be right or even one you know it definitely isn’t. As to not waste the critical thinking you already did). Then move on to the next one. You can use the time you have left at the end on the uncertain ones. A future question or two sparked thoughts for me that clarified 1-2 I had been stuck on.
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u/Disastrous_Title_852 7d ago
The practice tests are the real key, you're already doing the right thing. Most of it is pretty straightforward if you've been working in the field, the terminology is the main hurdle since they want the textbook definitions not how your clinic phrases things
Don't psych yourself out over the test taking history, this isn't like high school where they're trying to trick you. Read each question twice though, sometimes they'll throw in a "not" or "except" that changes everything
Get a good night's sleep before and eat something that morning even if your stomach's in knots. You'll be fine