What does the RBT ethics code say about how RBTs should behave toward others?

Registered Behavior Technicians Coursework studying Applied Behavioral Analysis. This Deck discusses the BACB Ethics Code and Terminology

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• Which of the following is part of the RBT ethical code?
• What are the three sections of the RBT ethics code?
• Which of the following actions is considered unethical and prohibited by the RBT ethics code?
• Who are responsible for being familiar with the RBT ethics code?

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2.03 When providing services, RBTs do not discriminate against, demean, or harass individuals or groups on the basis of age, gender, race, culture, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, language, socioeconomic status, or any other basis forbidden by law. RBTs recognize their own limitations and obtain the proper training, consultation, or supervision when providing behavior technician services to protected individuals or groups.

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RBT certification provided by the BACB requires all EXCEPT:

submit a certificate of completion of the 40 hours of RBT training and must be completed in a 180-day period

some role playing or in-vivo work with a child
Correct answer

3 hours devoted to studying Professionalism & Ethics

RBT Exam provided by the BACB

pass a RBT Competency Assessment and Interview provided by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) or a BCaBA.

clear a criminal background check

create an account and register with the BACB

submit a copy of transcript or diploma verifying at least a completion of high school to the BACB

identify the BCBA or BCaBA who is your Responsible Certificant

Jameela previously studied as a speech-language pathologist (SLP) before beginning her role as an RBT at a behavior analysis clinic. Her job duties do not include speech-language pathology in the description, but, what could it hurt to use her knowledge of human language to help teach her client new skills? In her lesson plans, she frequently draws from her background as an SLP.
Select the best answer from these choices:

A. Speech-language pathology, like any other science that isn't behavior analysis, is bogus! Shame on her for practicing such heresy!
B. Jameela is supposed to be providing behavior analytic services as a RBT, not an SLP. As such, her work should be based off the science of behavior analysis more or less alone, and it is misrepresentative of her to use speech-language pathology when she is purporting to provide behavior analysis services to her clients.
C. Jameela is not doing anything wrong - science is science, and her skills as an SLP undoubtably were a deciding factor in her being hired for the RBT position. Knowledge is power!
D. Jameela is fine - as long as her practices are evidence based, she should be allowed to use knowledge derived from her time as an SLP to benefit her client. All sciences attempt to model and predict truth about the universe, and as such, Jameela's usage her speech background exemplary and awesome interdisciplinary work!

A client with dental issues and chronic health issues related to being overweight consults with a BCBA. She identifies that candy, ice cream, donuts, and other sugar snacks are valuable stimuli during an informal preference assessment. What ethical issues, if any, are there to using these types of reinforcers with this type of client?
Select the best answer from these choices:

A. BCBAs are strictly forbidden from using sweets and must always use vegetables.
B. It would be unethical to use stimuli that would exacerbate ( make worse ) the client's current health issues. The BCBA should make every possible effort to pursue other stimuli.
C. The behavior analyst needs to conduct a preference assessment for other stimuli classes (e.g., videos, apps / games, physical toys, etc.). However, no ethical violation is taking place here.
D. There are no ethical concerns with using candy and other sugary foods here - the client has a right to prefer what he wants, and as long as the family is OK with it, the BCBA should always use the most highly preferred stimuli available (to ensure effectiveness).

While working in home as an RBT for a client, Lisa finds herself spending lots of time with her client's single father, typically in the context of parent training. Lisa finds herself increasingly attracted to her client's father; however, she conceals these feelings. While her romantic interests are strong, she knows she must keep them to herself as she cannot risk endangering the welfare of her client, whom she still provides services to as an RBT. Select the best answer from these choices:

A. Lisa should wait for the client's father to initiate a relationship. Under the Health Information and Portability Act (HIPPA), she must wait for a client to recognize their feelings and prerogatives before acting, lest she involuntarily violate their right to privacy!
B. You should never supress love! Lisa should quit her job and immediately profess her feelings. Love conquers all!
C. Lisa should get herself re-assigned, and then she can see if the client's father is on Tinder - at that point, all she has to do is swipe right!
D. Lisa did the right thing. While it is tough, she is obligated to her client first and foremost, and dual relationships, non-professional relationships, and potentially exploitative relationships are banned by the ethics code for good reason

In the break room in their clinic, a BCBA made a casual comment, more of a joke really, which Sally (an RBT) felt a little uneasy about. The BCBA said "I don't care what the teacher thinks! My job is to get the kid to behave, and if it disrupts her class a little bit, that's her problem. We have enough problems as it is!" What, if anything, is wrong about this statement?

A. The teacher will get over it. Besides, teachers aren't paid enough to care about some snivelling BCBA!
B. The BCBA was not right to make that remark. BCBAs must only comment on behavior analytic professionals and avoid even mentioning other professionals, such as speech language pathologists, teachers, or social workers.
C. The joke made by the BCBA was unprofessional, as it serves to undermine the views and concerns of a legitimate stakeholder in the behavior change plan the BCBA is implementing. A BCBA has a responsibility to all parties, and while the client comes first, we should not treat other stakeholders with disdain.
D. While in poor taste, there's nothing wrong with a little office humor behind closed doors.

A client makes a "gift" for her favorite RBT, Luisa, giving her a handmade card with macaroni noodles on it. Luisa politely and calmly refuses the gift, as the RBT Ethics code specifically bans RBTs accepting gifts from clients. What ethical consideration, if any, is applicable here?

A. It depends on if the child is good or not good at making cards. Luisa should have the card appraised before accepting it to ensure it is worthless.
B. Luisa did the right thing, RBTs must always politely refuse gifts in order to be compliant with the code, even if the gifts are value-less and refusal of the gift might damage rapport with the family. Remaining ethical is the highest priority.
C. Luisa should accept the gift as it has no "street value," and refusing the gift could offend the family/client and damage rapport.
D. Luisa is being sensibly cautious -- the child could insist on an ever-escalating set of "gifts" that could start off with no tangible value, like this card, and escalate to valuable items such as the client's mother's jewelry or silverware. Luisa did the right thing.

Which of the following is part of the RBT ethical code?

RBTs must be familiar with the four core principles that are the foundation of the RBT Ethics Code and the Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts. Those principles are that RBTs benefit others; treat others with compassion, dignity, and respect; behave with integrity; and ensure their own competence

What are the three sections of the RBT ethics Code?

Which of the following actions is considered unethical and prohibited by the RBT ethics Code?

Who is responsible for being familiar with the RBT ethics Code?

Which of the following best explains the primary purpose of the BACB's RBT ethics Code?