Relias: Professionalism and Ethics for RBTs 2025–2026: 40+ Expert-Curated Verified Q&A with BACB Compliance Guidelines, Ethical Scenarios & Decision-Making Models (Instant Digital Access)

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

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

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 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 RBT Ethics Code, clients and their families have a right to:

Your background check and credentials

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.

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

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

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.

Which of the following is an example of an exploitive 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

Any reinforcer that has the potential to affect the health of the client adversely if used inappropriately or in excess is called a:

Harmful reinforcer

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 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 BACB, a client's record should be:

all of the above

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

Implemented consistently and accurately

You are working with a young client in a clinic setting and are implementing a toilet training protocol. Which of the following should you do to make sure that this client's dignity is protected?

Make sure that the bathroom door is shut when the client is using the toilet.

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.