Professionalism and Ethics for RBTs

Sarah works as an RBT in the local school system. She was at a party, drank one too many drinks and was arrested for driving while intoxicated. The Monday after the incident, she:

She informed her supervisor and the BACB what had happened.

If you take a job working with adults on the autism spectrum but have only worked with children on the autism spectrum, which of the following should you do?

Get training in working with that population.

Your supervisor tells you to use a strategy you have no idea how to use. What is the best response to the request?

Tell the supervisor immediately that you do not know how to use the strategy and ask for them to demonstrate it.

RBTs must document:

The data from the session and any other relevant information

George was assigned to work with Franklin at his home today. As part of his therapy, Franklin was learning to use his electric razor to shave his face. He had been shaving the area under his nose independently. Today Franklin flatly refused to do so and shouted "No shave" over and over again. Franklin's mother came in from her garden outside and asked George how the shaving was going. What should George say to Franklin's mother?

"Franklin did not want to shave under his nose today, that's unusual. I would like to try a different reinforcement schedule with him to see if that will help."

Which of the following is an example of an exploitative relationships?

A BCBA agreeing to take a child on his caseload if the parent of the child receiving services will agree to give a discount on power tools at his hardware store

Which of the following violates the Professional and Compliance Code Element that addresses "disseminating accurate information about behavior analysis":

A brochure that states "ABA can ensure that your child will speak within 3 weeks of starting therapy"

Which of the following statements is the best way to describe this particular behavioral intervention to a parent of a child receiving the intervention?

After John has written 3 letters of his name, give him a small piece of crunchy cereal.

According to the BACB, a client's record should be:

All of the above

Before a behavior change plan can be developed, what has to happen?

An assessment of the client's skills and needs must be conducted.

When is it acceptable to videotape a client receiving an intervention?

If the client and family provide informed consent, which means they know why the videotaping is occurring.

Which of the following tasks are RBTs allowed to perform?

Implement behavior change programs

If an intervention is implemented with a "high degree of fidelity," it is:

Implemented consistently and accurately

If an RBT is unknowingly assigned to work with a relative, which of the following is the best course of action for the RBT to take?

Inform the supervisor and ask not to work with the client.

Which of the following is an example of an issue related to boundaries of competence?

Jenny was told to use non-contingent reinforcement with Annie and she does not know what that is.

Marla overslept and was late dropping off her kids at school. That made her late for her work as an RBT at the ABC Autism Center. When she met her first client, Zoe this morning, she did not make her usual silly faces to Zoe that she always does. She was in a hurry to get therapy started. Zoe did not comply when Marla told her to "sit in chair." What is this an example of?

Not leaving your problems at the door

Ethical codes and supervision of behavior analytic services are important because:

People receiving behavior analytic interventions are vulnerable and deserve the best interventions available.

Which of the following statements is true about the role of an RBT in the behavior change process?

RBTs implement behavior change interventions.

Which of the following types of interventions are RBTs allowed to use?

Scientifically-based behavioral interventions

Which of the following best explains the primary purpose of the BACB's Professional and Ethical Compliance code?

The purpose of the Professional and Ethical Compliance Code is to provide guidelines for certified and credentialed individuals to follow when they are providing behavior analysis services.

Which of the following is an example of a dual relationship?

Tina and Lois are best friends. Lois is an RBT who works with Tina's son.

If an RBT puts a picture of herself and the clients she works with on a social media site, she is:

Violating the client's right to confidentiality

According to the Professional and Ethical Compliance Code, clients and their families have a right to:

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