RBT - Ethical and Professional Behavior

Behavior analysts must comply with legal, regulatory, and workplace requirements when

- collecting data - storing data - transporting data

Supporting the client in a dignified manner includes:

- using an appropriate tone of voice and vocabulary - ensuring that if an issue arises that you do your best to protect the client from any indecency - ensuring that if an issue arises that you do your best to protect the client from any exposure to circumstances that would result in harm to their dignity

The services you provide to clients must be supervised for ______________ of the total time you provide services each month.

0.05

In which step of BST does the supervisor demonstrate the target skill?

3

For how many years should client records be retained?

7

According to the BACB Ethics Code, you should only provide services

According to the BACB Ethics Code, you should only provide services

True or False: Accepting gifts from clients is okay according to the BACB Ethics Code.

False

True or False: During BST, you, the trainee, will never actually practice working with the client. You will only observe.

False

True or False: RBTs should never share information about the field of Applied Behavior Analysis with anyone.

False

____________ can be defined as a high standard of behavior expected of any individual working in any profession.

Professionalism

Identify the RBT from the following scenarios who is practicing professional conduct.

Jarret smiles and says "good morning" to the bus driver each morning when he assists his client off the bus.

Identify the scenario in which the RBT is NOT behaving professionally.

Jillian came to work upset after fighting with her roommate. He was in a bad mood all day and did not smile once.

Which of the following scenarios represents a behavior analyst following the BACB Ethics code?

Joaquin locks the data he collected in a cabinet before he leaves the school for the day

It is appropriate for an RBT to ask for feedback if they are having difficulty implementing a program or procedure.

True

True or False: Behavioral skills training is the type of training you will receive to learn how to work with clients.

True

True or False: Clients have the right to effective services to be delivered by competent professionals.

True

To make sure you are practicing professional behavior on a daily basis, you should do the following:

be reliable, be approachable, and express a positive attitude

According to the BACB Code of Ethics, providing services only in the areas that you were educated and trained refers to

boundaries of competence

You have completed all of the requirements for the RBT credential. You move to a new area where you obtained employment. You should

contact the BACB and report the change

The major type of documentation that you will be doing as a RBT is ____________________________.

data collection

In the first step of behavioral skills training, the supervisor_____________.

describes the target skill

An assessment is a type of __________________ that tests various skills of a person to see what they can and can't already do.

evaluation

What is it called when the trainer tells you what you are doing correctly and incorrectly during behavioral skills training?

feedback

During corrective feedback the trainer describes the exact thing the trainee is doing __________ and to provide a(n) ___________ response.

incorrectly; alternative

All of the following are examples of upholding the principles, values, and ethics of applied behavior analysis, EXCEPT:

join a professional organization that represents children

When responding to feedback, you should

listen intently, ask questions, and be engaged

According to the BACB Ethics Code, you may not use any of the BACBs ____________.

logos or trademarks

Do not discuss clients with anyone outside of the treatment team. This represents what part of the BACB Ethics Code?

maintaining confidentiality

When sharing information about ABA, behavior analysts and RBTs avoid________.

making false or misleading statements

Maurice is an RBT and is providing services to his cousin because there are no other RBTs in his area. What part of the ethics codes does this violate?

multiple relationships

The type of assessment your supervisor performs is based on the client's ______ and what works best with respect to the client's _________.

needs; environment

You are just about done with the RBT training. You apply for a job and write RBT next to your name. According to the BACB, is this ok?

no, you should not use the credential until you have earned it

The two types of feedback are

positive and corrective

The goal of _______________ is to _________________ the behavior of the trainee.

positive; increase

In the BACB Ethics Code, it states that RBTs should act with integrity. What does this mean?

practice honesty

According to the BACB Ethics code, if a RBT finds him or herself in a multiple relationship unintentionally, he or she should

seek to resolve it

Why should all client records be ready for transition at any time?

so there is no delay in providing services

When collecting data, behavior analysts should use

techniques standard to behavior analysis

This is one thing to remember to avoid when practicing professionalism.

texting while working with a client

Rights of clients include all of the following except:

the best professionals in every field

According to the BACB Ethics Code, when is it okay to disclose confidential information about a client without their consent?

to protect them from harm

True or False: The goal of corrective feedback is to decrease the behavior the trainee is doing wrong.

true

Each month, you must have _______ face to face contacts with your supervisor during which they watch you working with a client.

two

You accurately report the amount of supervision you have received to the BACB. You are in compliance with the following code.

use of truthful and accurate information

After you receive the RBT credential, you are working in a hospital clinic providing ABA services to children with autism. The case manager tells parents you are a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. What do you do?

Clear up any misconceptions and tell the case manager right away that you are a RBT and explain the difference.

True or False: When working with clients, it is okay to finish your breakfast as long as you got to work on time.

False

Which of the following scenarios describes a RBT behaving ethically with respect to the RBT exam.

Fran does not share exam questions with anyone.

The BACB requires that when keeping records, you are honest and truthful. Which scenario best represents this code?

Frederika is an RBT. She works with a client from 10:00 to 12:00. She fills in those hours on her time sheet.

Which of the following scenarios represents a behavior analyst following the BACB Ethics code?

Mark is disposing of his old clients' records. He always used numbers and codes to keep track of records. He shreds all records.

Which of the following scenarios describes a RBT behaving ethically with respect to the use of other therapies.

Mark provides both behavioral intervention as a RBT and speech therapy to his clients. He separates those services and bills for them separately.

True or False: Confidentiality must be maintained when behavior analysts create records, store records, access records, transfer records, and dispose of records.

True

True or False: It is a good idea to take notes when receiving feedback.

True

True or False: RBTs must uphold the principles of applied behavior analysis in all aspects of their work.

True

The services you will be providing to clients as a RBT is based on the science of ____________________.

applied behavior analysis

The following describes appropriate ways to respond to feedback EXCEPT:

argue and stand your ground

According to the BACB Ethics Code, _________ should be done prior to any behavior change procedure.

assessments

Janine meets her friend for dinner after work. She had a stressful day and really wants to tell her friend all about the clients she worked with. She thought it was okay to discuss the details of her day as long as no one was sitting next to them. What specific rule outlined in the code did she violate?

do not talk about clients in public places

Which of the following is NOT a reason why professional conduct is important?

helps you make more money

Once you obtain the RBT credential, you

may not practice independently

RBTs are also charged with upholding the _____________ of applied behavior analysis.

values and ethics