Questions and Answers
Which of these organizations is less focused on research and more focused on the practical side of being a behavior analysis professional?
The ABAI approves requests to sit for the RBT exam.
False
Behavior analytic conferences hosted by organizations such as ABAI and APBA are primarily focused on professional development of behavior analysts and are not a good source of information for RBTs.
False
What are the three professional organizations interested in behavior analysis?
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What is the BACB primarily concerned with?
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Local, state, and regional behavior analysis organizations are the best way to become informed about issues relevant to working as an RBT in your area.
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What are the processes involved in learning something well?
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During which phases of skill building does repeated presentation of a single stimulus with a single response occur?
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Overlearning is a concept related to?
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During maintenance training, we seek to determine how well the learner can perform the skill when?
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Mary is an RBT who is wondering if her skillset ______________________________ between clients.
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What are the four treatment service soft skills?
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A teacher of a child you are providing ABA services to is an example of a(n) ______________________ client.
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The main difference between direct clients and indirect clients is the power to consent.
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Who holds the power in a service relationship?
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Client dignity equals?
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What must RBTs do if they become aware of a client's rights being violated?
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What is the Golden Rule in relation to client treatment?
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One way to prevent yourself from insulting your client's dignity is to?
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Self-monitoring is a good approach for ensuring you uphold a client's dignity.
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When a breach of client dignity occurs, it is a good idea to have a ________________ session afterward.
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The part of the BACB ethical code for RBTs that is most relevant to issues of client dignity is?
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If you believe someone else is failing to treat a client with dignity, your first step in resolving the issue is to?
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If Fred likes chocolate and gumdrops are not chocolate, is it correct to say Fred does not like gumdrops?
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If your punishment does not lead to a decrease in behavior, it was not really a punishing.
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Study Notes
Professional Organizations in Behavior Analysis
- Key organizations: ABAI (Association for Behavior Analysis International), APBA (Association of Professional Behavior Analysts), BACB (Behavior Analyst Certification Board)
- BACB's role is to set and maintain professional standards in behavior analysis.
Misconceptions About RBT Exam
- ABAI does not approve requests for RBT exam candidacy.
- Behavior analytic conferences by ABAI and APBA provide valuable information for RBTs, contradicting the belief they don't.
Focus of Professional Organizations
- APBA is more practical-focused, serving professionals in behavior analysis.
Learning Processes
- Effective learning incorporates Acquisition, Fluency, Maintenance, Discrimination, and Generalization.
- Acquisition and Fluency stages involve repeated stimulus presentation linked to responses.
Maintenance Training
- Aims to assess skill performance amidst distractions for the learner.
Generalization of Skills
- Generalization occurs when a professional, such as Mary the RBT, applies learned skills across different clients.
Treatment Service Soft Skills
- Essential soft skills include greetings, using the client’s name, showing interest in the client's situation, and ensuring questions are answered, accompanied by a friendly demeanor.
Understanding Client Relationships
- Indirect clients, like teachers, have less direct power in consent compared to direct clients.
- The service recipient holds the ultimate power in a service relationship.
Client Dignity and Ethics
- Client dignity equals human dignity and must be respected.
- RBTs are required to protect client rights and take action if they witness violations, including reporting to authorities or supervisors.
The Golden Rule in Practice
- RBTs should consider their personal treatment desires when caring for clients, reflecting on empathy and respect.
Dignity Preservation Strategies
- Maintain client dignity by viewing oneself as a service provider rather than an enforcer, and recognize negative power dynamics.
Self-Monitoring and Dignity
- Self-monitoring supports the upholding of client dignity and is considered a best practice.
Debriefing After Breaches of Dignity
- Conducting a debriefing session post-event helps address and resolve dignity breaches effectively.
Addressing Concerns About Dignity
- RBTs should express concerns directly to individuals whose behavior raises dignity issues.
Facts About Behavior and Punishment
- A punishment must result in decreased behavior to be considered effective; otherwise, it is deemed ineffective.
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Test your knowledge of professionalism in behavior analysis with these flashcards from the 40 Hour RBT Course. The cards cover key organizations and misconceptions related to the RBT exam. Perfect for those preparing to become Registered Behavior Technicians.
