Which term refers to the exact process the RBT should follow to implement the program/protocol?

• A. Step-by-step implementation process
• B. Assessment of effectiveness
• C. Program/protocol
• D. Modification plan

Answer: (A)

The key idea is having a precise, ordered plan that tells the RBT exactly what to do to carry out the intervention—the step-by-step sequence used to implement the protocol with fidelity. This term captures the act of putting the program into practice in a consistent, replicable way: following each step in the specified order, applying prompts, delivering reinforcement, collecting data, and knowing when to advance or pause. It’s about how to implement, not about whether the program works (that’s assessment of effectiveness), not the content of the intervention itself (the program/protocol), and not a plan to change the protocol (the modification plan). By adhering to this step-by-step process, the intervention is delivered consistently across sessions, which supports valid data and reliable outcomes.