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Question 1 of 85
A client engages in high-frequency vocal stereotypy that occurs nearly constantly during 20-minute work sessions. The supervisor wants to assess if a new intervention reduces the behavior without requiring the RBT to stop teaching. Which measurement system provides the most conservative estimate of the behavior while remaining feasible?
Momentary time sampling is the most feasible for high-frequency behaviors during teaching as it only requires a check at the end of the interval, though it may under-estimate or over-estimate.
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Question 2 of 85
During a 10-minute observation, an RBT records the following durations for 'out of seat' behavior: 20s, 45s, 10s, and 30s. The supervisor asks for the percentage of the session the client was out of seat. What is the correct calculation?
Total duration (20+45+10+30) = 105 seconds. 105 seconds / 600 seconds (10 mins) = 17.5%.
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Question 3 of 85
An RBT and a supervisor are tracking 'manding' simultaneously to check for Inter-observer Agreement (IOA). The RBT records 12 mands, while the supervisor records 15 mands. Using the total count IOA method, what is the resulting percentage?
Total count IOA = (Smaller count / Larger count) * 100. (12/15) * 100 = 80%.
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Question 4 of 85
A client is learning to type. The supervisor is interested in the time between the end of one keystroke and the beginning of the next to assess fluency. Which measurement should the RBT use?
IRT measures the time between two consecutive instances of the same response.
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Question 5 of 85
A behavior plan for aggression uses a 30-second partial interval recording system. In one interval, the client hits the RBT at second 5, second 15, and second 28. How should the RBT record this interval?
In partial interval recording, if the behavior occurs at any point during the interval, the interval is marked as an occurrence, regardless of how many times it happened.
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Question 6 of 85
An RBT is tracking 'independent hand washing.' The behavior is considered complete only if the client follows every step in the task analysis from turning on the water to drying hands. Which measurement is most appropriate to determine if the client has mastered the skill?
Trials to criterion measures the number of opportunities required to reach a pre-established level of performance (mastery).
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Question 7 of 85
A graph shows a sudden, sharp decrease in the level of a target behavior immediately following the introduction of a new medication, but the trend then begins to rise again. The supervisor asks the RBT to identify the 'level' of the new phase. How should the RBT respond?
Level refers to the value on the vertical axis around which a series of data points converge, typically calculated as the mean or median of the phase.
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Question 8 of 85
A client engages in self-injurious behavior (SIB) only during transitions. The supervisor wants to know how long it takes for the SIB to start once the transition demand is given. Which measurement is required?
Latency measures the time between an antecedent (the demand) and the start of the response (SIB).
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Question 9 of 85
When using whole interval recording for 'staying in seat,' the RBT observes the client sit for 25 seconds of a 30-second interval, stand for 2 seconds, and sit for the remaining 3 seconds. How should this be recorded?
In whole interval recording, the behavior must persist for the entire duration of the interval to be marked as an occurrence.
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Question 10 of 85
An RBT is measuring the 'rate' of hair pulling. During a 2-hour session, the client pulls their hair 10 times. What is the rate per hour?
Rate is frequency divided by time. 10 instances / 2 hours = 5 per hour.
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Question 11 of 85
A supervisor notices a high degree of 'variability' in the data collected by an RBT on 'on-task behavior.' What does this mean for the interpretation of the intervention's effectiveness?
Variability refers to how much the data points deviate from the mean/trend; high variability makes it difficult to predict future behavior or confirm effects.
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Question 12 of 85
An RBT is asked to collect data on 'tantrums' which vary greatly in length. The supervisor wants to know the total time the client spends in a tantrum per session. What is the best measurement?
Duration is the most accurate measure for behaviors that have a clear beginning and end but vary in length.
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Question 13 of 85
While graphing data, an RBT notices a data point that is significantly higher than all others in a stable phase. The RBT remembers the client had a fever that day. What is the best next step?
RBTs must never delete or alter data; instead, they should document ecological variables that may explain the outlier.
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Question 14 of 85
A supervisor wants to use a measurement system that does not require the RBT's continuous attention and is useful for behaviors that produce a tangible result. What should be used?
Permanent product recording measures the outcome of behavior (e.g., a completed worksheet) and doesn't require direct observation of the behavior as it occurs.
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Question 15 of 85
A BCBA is conducting a Functional Analysis (FA) and asks the RBT to run the 'Escape' condition. During this condition, what should the RBT do when the client engages in the target problem behavior?
In the escape condition of an FA, the consequence for the target behavior is the temporary removal of the demand (negative reinforcement).
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Question 16 of 85
An RBT is assisting with a preference assessment. The client is presented with two items at a time and asked to 'pick one.' After the client chooses an item, the RBT records it and presents two different items. What is this called?
Paired choice (forced choice) involves presenting two stimuli simultaneously and recording which one is selected.
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Question 17 of 85
A client's parent reports that the child 'only hits when they are hungry.' The supervisor asks the RBT to collect ABC data to investigate. In this scenario, 'hunger' is best described as a:
Hunger is a motivating operation/setting event that can increase the value of reinforcement and the likelihood of behavior, but it is not a discrete antecedent stimulus.
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Question 18 of 85
An RBT is conducting an MSWO preference assessment with 5 items. The client chooses the 'iPad' first. What happens to the iPad in the second trial?
In Multiple Stimulus Without Replacement (MSWO), the chosen item is removed to determine the next most preferred item.
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Question 19 of 85
While conducting a naturalistic observation, the RBT notices a client screams every time a loud truck passes the window. The RBT should record this as:
The truck passing is a discrete environmental event (antecedent) that precedes the behavior.
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Question 20 of 85
A supervisor asks the RBT to help with a 'Social Disapproval' condition in an FA. The RBT should provide what consequence when the behavior occurs?
The Social Disapproval (Attention) condition tests if the behavior is maintained by attention, often delivered as a mild reprimand.
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Question 21 of 85
An RBT is observing a client in a 'Free Operant' setting. The client spends 8 minutes with the blocks, 1 minute with the car, and 1 minute with the book. What is the most preferred item?
In free operant assessments, the item the client engages with for the longest duration is considered the most preferred.
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Question 22 of 85
The BCBA wants to define 'non-compliance' for a new behavior plan. Which definition should the RBT recommend based on the requirement for observable and measurable terms?
This definition is objective, clear, and provides a measurable timeframe.
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Question 23 of 85
An RBT is assisting in a 'Reinforcer Assessment.' The supervisor has already identified that the client prefers bubbles. What is the RBT now testing?
A reinforcer assessment specifically measures the effect of a stimulus on the rate of a behavior.
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Question 24 of 85
During a session, the RBT notices the client keeps looking at a bag of pretzels on the high shelf. The RBT should:
RBTs should always be on the lookout for potential reinforcers and communicate findings to their supervisor.
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Question 25 of 85
A supervisor asks an RBT to collect data for a 'Functional Mapping' assessment. The RBT records that hitting occurs 90% of the time when a demand is present and 0% of the time during playtime. What is the likely function?
If a behavior occurs primarily in the presence of demands and ceases when they are absent, the likely function is escape.
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Question 26 of 85
An RBT is assisting with an assessment and is told to use 'Indirect' methods. Which of the following should the RBT do?
Indirect assessments do not involve direct observation of the client; they use interviews, checklists, or surveys.
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Question 27 of 85
A client engages in hair pulling. The BCBA suspects the function is 'Automatic.' What condition in a Functional Analysis would confirm this?
If a behavior persists when the client is alone with no social consequences, it is likely maintained by automatic reinforcement.
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Question 28 of 85
An RBT is asked to perform a 'Baseline' assessment for a new skill. The RBT should:
Baseline measures the client's current skill level without intervention or prompting.
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Question 29 of 85
An RBT is using a 'Most-to-Least' prompting hierarchy to teach a child to point to a 'Circle.' After 3 successful trials with a full physical prompt, what is the next step?
Most-to-least fading involves moving from the most intrusive prompt to the next least intrusive prompt once criteria are met.
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Question 30 of 85
A client is learning to make a sandwich. The RBT prompts every step of the process except the very last step (putting the sandwich on a plate), which the client does independently to earn a cookie. What is this?
Backward chaining involves completing all but the last step for the client until they master it, then moving backward through the chain.
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Question 31 of 85
An RBT is using 'Shaping' to teach a client to say 'Bubble.' The client currently says 'Buh.' What should the RBT do?
Shaping is the differential reinforcement of successive approximations toward a target behavior.
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Question 32 of 85
During a DTT session, the RBT provides a reinforcer after an average of every 5 correct responses (sometimes after 3, sometimes after 7). What schedule is this?
Variable Ratio (VR) provides reinforcement after an unpredictable (average) number of responses.
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Question 33 of 85
An RBT is teaching a client to discriminate between 'Mom' and 'Dad' in photos. The RBT reinforces the client for saying 'Mom' when shown her photo but provides no reinforcement when the client says 'Mom' for Dad's photo. What is this?
Discrimination training involves reinforcing a response in the presence of the SD (Mom's photo) and not in the presence of the S-delta (Dad's photo).
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Question 34 of 85
A supervisor wants the RBT to use 'Naturalistic Teaching' (NET) to work on 'Manding for items.' What is the best approach?
NET follows the client's lead and uses natural motivation to teach skills.
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Question 35 of 85
An RBT is using 'Stimulus Fading' to teach a client to read the word 'Stop.' Initially, the word is written on a red octagon. Over time, the red octagon is faded until only the word remains. What is being transferred?
Stimulus fading transfers control from a prompt (the red octagon) to the target stimulus (the word 'Stop').
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Question 36 of 85
When using 'Total Task Chaining' to teach shoe tying, the RBT should:
Total task chaining involves teaching all steps in the task analysis during each session.
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Question 37 of 85
An RBT provides reinforcement for 'sitting in chair' every 2 minutes, regardless of how many times the client stood up in between. What schedule is this?
Fixed Interval (FI) provides reinforcement for the first response after a set amount of time has passed.
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Question 38 of 85
A client has mastered 'greeting others' in the clinic. The RBT now takes the client to a grocery store to practice 'greeting' the cashier. The RBT is working on:
Generalization is the ability to perform a skill across different settings, people, or stimuli.
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Question 39 of 85
An RBT is using 'Least-to-Most' prompting for a hand-washing task. The client fails to respond to the natural cue (dirty hands). What is the first prompt the RBT should use?
Least-to-most starts with the least intrusive prompt (e.g., verbal or visual) and increases intensity only if the client fails to respond.
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Question 40 of 85
A client learned to zip their coat last winter. It is now December again, and the RBT checks to see if the client can still zip their coat without help. What is being assessed?
Maintenance refers to the persistence of a skill over time after formal training has ended.
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Question 41 of 85
An RBT is using a Token Economy. The client earns a token for every 5 math problems. Once they have 10 tokens, they trade them for 10 minutes of computer time. The computer time is the:
Backup reinforcers are the items/activities for which tokens are exchanged.
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Question 42 of 85
The supervisor instructs the RBT to 'thin the schedule of reinforcement.' What does this mean?
Schedule thinning involves moving from a dense schedule (like FR1) to a leaner schedule (like VR5) to promote maintenance.
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Question 43 of 85
An RBT is using 'Errorless Learning' to teach color identification. When the RBT says 'Touch Red,' what should they do?
Errorless learning involves providing enough prompting immediately to ensure the client responds correctly and doesn't 'learn' errors.
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Question 44 of 85
A client hits their head to get attention from the RBT. The BCBA tells the RBT to use 'Extinction.' During a session, the client hits their head. What should the RBT do?
Extinction for attention-maintained behavior means withholding the attention. Safety must still be maintained (blocking), but social attention is withheld.
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Question 45 of 85
An RBT is using DRI (Differential Reinforcement of Incompatible Behavior) to reduce 'hand flapping.' Which behavior would the RBT reinforce?
Hands in pockets is physically incompatible with hand flapping; they cannot do both at the same time.
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Question 46 of 85
A client engages in screaming to escape math. The RBT is told to use DRA (Differential Reinforcement of Alternative Behavior). What should the RBT reinforce?
DRA reinforces a functional alternative behavior (asking for a break) that serves the same function as the problem behavior.
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Question 47 of 85
A supervisor asks an RBT to use DRO (Differential Reinforcement of Other Behavior) with a 2-minute interval to reduce hitting. If the client hits at the 1-minute mark, what should the RBT do?
In DRO, reinforcement is provided only if the behavior does NOT occur during the interval. If it occurs, the interval is reset.
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Question 48 of 85
An RBT is implementing 'Response Cost' for a client who has a token board. The client hits a peer. What should the RBT do?
Response cost is a form of negative punishment where a specific amount of reinforcement (a token) is lost contingent on behavior.
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Question 49 of 85
A client engages in 'vocal stereotypy' for sensory reasons (automatic reinforcement). The RBT is told to use 'Response Blocking.' What does this look like?
Response blocking physically interrupts the behavior to prevent it from being completed/reinforcing.
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Question 50 of 85
An RBT is using 'High-P' (High-Probability Request Sequence). The client refuses to put on their shoes. What should the RBT do first?
High-P builds behavioral momentum by getting several 'yeses' before the difficult 'no' task.
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Question 51 of 85
A client throws a chair when asked to do work. The RBT does not allow the client to leave the area and continues to represent the demand until the chair is picked up and work is started. This is:
Escape extinction means the individual is not allowed to get out of the task by engaging in problem behavior.
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Question 52 of 85
During an extinction procedure, the client's behavior gets much more intense, and they start throwing items for the first time. The RBT should recognize this as:
Extinction bursts often involve an increase in frequency, intensity, and 'extinction-induced aggression' or new topographies.
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Question 53 of 85
A client has a 'behavior reduction plan' that includes 'Antecedent Manipulations.' Which of the following is an example?
Antecedent manipulations are changes made *before* a behavior occurs to prevent it.
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Question 54 of 85
An RBT is told to use 'Overcorrection' for a client who threw trash on the floor. The RBT has the client pick up the piece of trash they threw, plus all other trash in the room. What type is this?
Restitutional overcorrection requires the individual to restore the environment to a state better than it was before the behavior.
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Question 55 of 85
A student is using 'vocal manding' at a very high rate (asking for juice every 10 seconds). The RBT only reinforces the mand if at least 5 minutes have passed since the last request. What is this?
Differential Reinforcement of Low Rates (DRL) is used when a behavior is acceptable but occurs too frequently.
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Question 56 of 85
A client's behavior plan requires 'Spontaneous Recovery' to be documented. What does the RBT look for?
Spontaneous recovery is the return of a behavior after it has been fully extinguished.
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Question 57 of 85
An RBT is working with a client who engages in SIB. The supervisor says the behavior is maintained by 'Social Negative Reinforcement.' What does this mean?
Social negative reinforcement is synonymous with escape/avoidance (removing an aversive stimulus).
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Question 58 of 85
An RBT is writing a session note. Which of the following is the most professional and objective?
Objective notes describe observable behavior without using emotional labels or subjective opinions.
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Question 59 of 85
A client's parent tells the RBT that the client started a new sleep medication last night. What should the RBT do?
RBTs must report clinical variables (medication, illness, sleep) that may impact the client's behavior.
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Question 60 of 85
How long must an RBT maintain client records (data, notes, etc.) according to the BACB?
The BACB requires that records be kept for a minimum of 7 years.
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Question 61 of 85
An RBT sees a significant bruise on a client that was not there during the previous session. The RBT should:
RBTs are mandated reporters and must report suspected abuse or neglect immediately according to law.
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Question 62 of 85
An RBT is leaving their agency. What should they do with their paper data sheets?
Client records belong to the agency and must be stored securely to maintain confidentiality.
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Question 63 of 85
When describing a 'crisis' in a report, the RBT should include:
Crisis reports must be detailed, objective, and include the entire ABC sequence and any interventions used.
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Question 64 of 85
An RBT is discussing a client in a public elevator with a coworker. This is a violation of:
Discussing PHI (Protected Health Information) in public violates the client's right to privacy.
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Question 65 of 85
A supervisor asks the RBT to 'assist with reporting.' This might include:
RBTs assist by providing the primary data and session documentation that the BCBA uses for higher-level reporting.
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Question 66 of 85
An RBT notices that their data collection software is glitching and deleting entries. What is the best next step?
Integrity of data is paramount; RBTs must have a backup plan (paper) and report issues.
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Question 67 of 85
A session note includes: 'The client was non-compliant and had a bad attitude.' Why is this poor documentation?
Notes must be objective. Instead of 'bad attitude,' describe the specific behaviors observed.
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Question 68 of 85
If a client's parent asks for a copy of the session data, the RBT should:
RBTs do not have the authority to release clinical records; requests must go through the proper administrative channels.
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Question 69 of 85
An RBT is writing a note about a client's 'manding' progress. Which is the best entry?
This entry is objective and specifies exactly what the client did.
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Question 70 of 85
An RBT realizes they forgot to record a tantrum that happened 2 hours ago. They should:
Honesty is required. Late entries are acceptable as long as they are labeled as such.
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Question 71 of 85
A supervisor wants the RBT to report on 'Ecological Variables.' What does this mean?
Ecological variables are environmental or physiological factors that can influence behavior patterns.
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Question 72 of 85
A client's family invites the RBT to their child's birthday party as a guest. What should the RBT do?
The RBT code prohibits dual relationships (being both a therapist and a friend/social guest).
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Question 73 of 85
An RBT is working with a client and the parent offers them a $50 gift card for the holidays. What is the most ethical response?
The RBT Ethics Code prohibits accepting gifts to maintain professional boundaries.
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Question 74 of 85
An RBT notices a coworker being roughly physical with a client in a way that is not in the behavior plan. What is the first step?
The client's safety and the ethical reporting of misconduct are the highest priorities.
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Question 75 of 85
An RBT's sister has a child who needs ABA services. The RBT's agency is the only one in town. Can the RBT work with their nephew?
RBTs must not provide services to family members due to the conflict of interest and inability to remain objective.
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Question 76 of 85
An RBT is feeling very stressed and finds themselves losing their temper with a client. What should they do?
RBTs have an ethical duty to address personal issues that may impact their professional performance.
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Question 77 of 85
An RBT wants to post a success story about a client on their personal Instagram, but they don't use the client's name. Is this okay?
Posting client-related information on personal social media is a breach of privacy and is strictly prohibited.
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Question 78 of 85
An RBT is asked by a parent to provide advice on a new diet. The RBT should:
RBTs must stay within their scope of practice (implementing the ABA plan) and refer other concerns to the proper professionals.
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Question 79 of 85
A supervisor tells an RBT to do something that clearly violates the Ethics Code. What should the RBT do?
RBTs are responsible for following the Ethics Code, even if directed otherwise by a supervisor.
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Question 80 of 85
An RBT is asked to babysit for a client on the weekends. Why is this prohibited?
Babysitting for a client's family blurs professional boundaries and is a dual relationship.
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Question 81 of 85
What is the RBT's role in the service delivery system?
The RBT is the primary implementer of the plans designed by the BCBA.
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Question 82 of 85
If an RBT is not being supervised for the required 5% of their hours, what should they do?
It is the RBT's responsibility to ensure they are receiving the required level of supervision to maintain their certification.
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Question 83 of 85
An RBT sees a client at the grocery store. What should they do?
Maintaining client confidentiality in public is key; RBTs should not 'out' the client in a public setting.
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Question 84 of 85
An RBT wants to start their own private ABA business without a BCBA. Is this allowed?
RBTs are not independent practitioners and must always have a supervisor of record.
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Question 85 of 85
A parent asks an RBT if the client is 'getting better.' How should the RBT respond?
RBTs should direct questions about overall progress and prognosis to the supervisor.