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Question 2

The GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES section of the RBT Ethics Code provides basic standards for interacting with _______.

Answer 2

families

This section outlines fundamental ethical guidelines for RBTs in their interactions.

Question 3

Making FALSE, misleading, or exaggerated statements can lead to ________ quality of services.

Answer 3

POOR

Poor quality services negatively impact the entire ABA services field.

Question 4

As an RBT, you have a legal obligation to _______ any suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of your clients.

Answer 4

REPORT

This is a critical responsibility to protect clients.

Question 5

The ethics code requires all RBTs to follow the DIRECTION of their supervisors to ensure that interventions are ________.

Answer 5

DELIVERED

Following supervisor directions ensures interventions are implemented as intended.

Question 6

You will have regularly scheduled INTERACTIONS with your supervisor. Take these interactions as ________ experiences.

Answer 6

learning

Engaging with supervisors is essential for professional development.

Question 7

If you are HONEST about difficulties you are having when providing services, you and your supervisor will be able to ________ them.

Answer 7

RESOLVE

Open communication is key to overcoming challenges.

Question 8

Multiple relationships happen when TWO or MORE relationships are made with ________, coworkers, and supervisors.

Answer 8

clients

This can complicate professional boundaries and ethics.

Question 9

Unconditional positive regard means showing ACCEPTANCE and SUPPORT no matter what a person says or does.

Answer 9

True

This principle is crucial for effective client interactions.

Question 10

List three aspects of being culturally responsible.

Answer 10

• Cultural competence
• Cultural humility
• Cultural responsiveness

These aspects help RBTs honor and learn about cultural differences.

Question 11

RBTs should treat all clients, their families, coworkers, and supervisors ________.

Answer 11

RESPECTFULLY

Respect is fundamental in all professional interactions.

Question 12

Discrimination is unfair treatment against someone or a group based on their ________.

Answer 12

CHARACTERISTICS

Understanding this helps RBTs avoid biased practices.

Question 13

To avoid discrimination, RBTs should treat all individuals ________ and ________.

Answer 13

• EQUITABLY
• INCLUSIVELY

This approach fosters a fair and supportive environment.

Question 14

Cultural humility recognizes that even though a group may come from the same background, they are also ________.

Answer 14

INDIVIDUALS

Acknowledging individuality is essential for effective service.

Question 15

Compassionate interactions mean ________, ________, and gearing your responses to the needs of others.

Answer 15

• LISTENING
• OBSERVING

These skills enhance the quality of client interactions.

Question 16

RBTs must also be aware of the risk to a client’s dignity. Risks to a client’s dignity involve ________ violations.

Answer 16

PRIVACY

Protecting client dignity is a critical ethical concern.

Question 17

List six ways RBTs can minimize risk to clients.

Answer 17

• Following the doctrine of ‘Do No Harm’
• Being competent in the services they provide
• Being aware of risks to a client’s dignity
• Obtaining assent for interventions
• Providing the least intrusive intervention possible
• Ensuring client confidentiality

These strategies help protect clients’ rights and dignity.

Question 18

Any time an intervention is used to change behavior, it has the potential to be ________ or even ________.

Answer 18

• COERCIVE
• HARMFUL

Understanding this risk is essential for ethical practice.

Question 19

Anyone responsible for creating, monitoring, or delivering ABA services has ________ and ________ in the specific interventions they are delivering.

Answer 19

• TRAINING
• SUPERVISION

Proper training and supervision are vital for effective service delivery.

Question 20

Assent is when a client, who cannot legally ________ to intervention, indicates that they are okay with it.

Answer 20

AGREE

Gaining assent is important for ethical practice.

Question 21

List four ways a client can withdraw assent.

Answer 21

• Using Non-Verbal Cues
• Certain Behavioral Signs
• Using Pictures or Symbols
• Using Technology

Recognizing these signs is crucial for respecting client autonomy.

Question 22

Information about a client’s history, diagnosis, or assessment results is on a ________ basis.

Answer 22

NEED-TO-KNOW

This principle helps protect client confidentiality.