26A Ethical and professional behavior part 1

The services you provide to clients must be supervised for ______________ of the total time you provide services each month. -0.05 -0.2 -0.01 -0

0.05

Identify the RBT from the following scenarios who is practicing professional conduct. -Marc is sure to dress nicely each day he comes to work and spend extra time on his appearance so he looks just right. He doesn't' mind getting to work a few minutes late each day. -Whenever asked about what he does for a living, Justin frowns and complains about his supervisor. -Erik arrives early each day for work so he can chat over coffee and preach his political views to all of his colleagues. -Jarret smiles and says "good morning" to the bus driver each morning when he assists his client off the bus.

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. -Jaclyn keeps her phone away in her purse while she is working with clients so she is not tempted to check it during work hours. -Bill gets up in time to eat breakfast at home so he can arrive at his client's house ready to work. -Amy is sure to tell her family about the positive aspects of her job and the field of ABA.

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

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 -All of the above

all of the above

The following describes appropriate ways to respond to feedback EXCEPT: say thank you listen carefully argue and stand your ground ask for more

argue and stand your ground

To make sure you are practicing professional behavior on a daily basis, you should do the following: dress nicely for work , so it is ok if you come late each day be reliable, be approachable, and express a positive attitude be sure to express your political opinions to all of your colleagues being on time each day is more important than your personal appearance

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 timely reporting boundaries of competence good work ethic complying with BACB supervision standards

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 not worry about it continue to use your old address when corresponding with the BACB contact your supervisor

contact the BACB and report the change

In the first step of behavioral skills training, the supervisor_____________. -provides feedback -collects data -describes the target skill -praises you

describes the target skill

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 -do not talk about clients to others -break confidentiality when there is a risk of harm -she did not violate any part of the code

do not talk about clients in public places

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

false

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

feedback

Which of the following is NOT a reason why professional conduct is important? helps you make more money serves as a model for others individual credibility credibility for the field of ABA

helps you make more money

According to the BACB Ethics Code, you should only provide services in the context of a defined professional relationship to anyone who needs it independently without a supervisor with other RBTs

in the context of a defined professional relationship

During corrective feedback the trainer describes the exact thing the trainee is doing __________ and to provide a(n) ___________ response. correctly; corrective incorrectly; alternative incorrectly; instructional correctly; positive

incorrectly; alternative

When responding to feedback, you should listen intently, ask questions, and be engaged defend yourself to show you are not weak ask to talk in private and politely disagree with the trainer quit

listen intently, ask questions, and be engaged

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

maintaining cofidentiality

Once you obtain the RBT credential, you -may practice independently -may not practice independently -may practice only when your supervisor is around -never need supervision again

may not practice independently

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? professional relationships multiple relationships professional conduct confidentiality

multiple relationships

The two types of feedback are positive and instructional negative and corrective corrective and bad positive and corrective

positive and corrective

The goal of _______________ is to _________________ the behavior of the trainee. negative; increase corrective; increase positive; increase positive; decrease

positive; increase

In the BACB Ethics Code, it states that RBTs should act with integrity. What does this mean? practice forgiveness practice honesty practice good appearance practice good public speaking

practice honesty

____________ can be defined as a high standard of behavior expected of any individual working in any profession. Good conduct A moral code Professionalism Honesty

professionalism

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 don't worry about it do nothing. It is better to work with those you are close to. tell the clients to keep it a secret

seek to resolve it

In which step of BST does the supervisor demonstrate the target skill? Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 step 6

step 3

This is one thing to remember to avoid when practicing professionalism. smiling at others being on time texting while working with a client talking positively about the program you work for

texting while working with a client

Rights of clients include all of the following except: protection from harm competent professionals delivering services effective services the best professionals in every field

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? -when they aren't listening -to protect them from harm -anytime, as long as you don't give out any information that is too personal -when you need to vent after a stressful day

to protect them from harm

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

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

true

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

true

t/f: If punishment-based procedures are deemed necessary, the RBT should only implement them if they are documented in the behavior treatment plan.

true

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

true

t/f: Protecting the dignity of your client or student includes includes using an appropriate tone of voice and vocabulary and ensuring that if an issue arises that you do your best to protect the client from any indecency or exposure to circumstances that would result in harm to their dignity.

true

t/f: RBTs must not be employers of their supervisors.

true

t/f: The RBT Ethics Standards highlight the need to take steps to improve your behavior after receiving corrective feedback.

true

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

two

You accurately report the amount of supervision you have received to the BACB. You are in compliance with the following code. timely reporting good work ethic use of truthful and accurate information boundaries of competence

use of truthful and accurate information