RBT Professional Conduct and Ethics 2

Question 1

According to the BACB RBT Ethics Code, which of the following is a core responsibility of an RBT?

Accepted Answer

Operating under the close, ongoing supervision of a BCBA or BCaBA at all times

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Independently designing behavior intervention plans for new clients

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Conducting functional behavior assessments without supervisor involvement

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Making independent decisions about which reinforcers to use

Question 2

An RBT's colleague asks them to sign off on session documentation the colleague did not complete. What should the RBT do?

Accepted Answer

Refuse to sign documentation for work they did not perform, as this is falsifying records

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Sign the documentation as a courtesy to help the colleague

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Check with the supervisor first and sign if the supervisor approves

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Sign if the colleague is a senior staff member

Question 3

Which of the following describes the BACB's continuing competence requirement for RBTs?

Accepted Answer

RBTs must renew their certification annually, including completing continuing education requirements

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RBTs must complete a doctoral degree within 5 years of certification

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RBTs must pass a written exam every 5 years to maintain certification

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RBTs maintain certification permanently once obtained

Question 4

An RBT is working with a client when the client makes a disclosure suggesting they have been harmed. The RBT is uncertain if this rises to the level of mandatory reporting. What should the RBT do?

Accepted Answer

Report the disclosure to their supervisor immediately and follow mandatory reporting protocols

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Wait to see if the client mentions it again before taking action

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Dismiss the disclosure as the client may not have meant what they said

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Contact the family independently to ask about the situation before reporting

Question 5

When an RBT disagrees with an intervention strategy in a client's behavior plan, what is the MOST appropriate response?

Accepted Answer

Raise the concern professionally with the supervising BCBA through appropriate channels

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Implement a different strategy they believe will be more effective

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Continue implementing the strategy but document their disagreement in personal notes

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Refuse to implement any part of the plan until the concern is resolved

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of maintaining professional boundaries with a client's family?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining interactions that are professional in nature and focused on the client's treatment goals

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Accepting expensive gifts from a family as a token of appreciation

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Connecting with family members on personal social media accounts

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Sharing personal contact information with the family for after-hours support