Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Practice Quiz

Mands are controlled by an individual's motivation. Motivation refers to the inner drive or desire to obtain a certain outcome or goal. In the context of Applied Behavior Analysis, mands refer to specific requests or verbal commands made by an individual in order to obtain a desired outcome. The other options are incorrect because they do not directly relate to an individual's drive or desire to make requests. Punishment and reinforcement may be used to shape or modify behavior, but they do not control the initial request or motivation to make a mand. Observation may play a role in learning and imitation of mands, but it is not the primary factor controlling mands.