BACB Ethics Code for RBTs

Questions and Answers

What is the BACB?

Behavior Analyst Certification Board

What does the RBT Ethics Code describe?

The ethical requirements for RBTs and applicants.

What is a Behavior Analyst well versed in?

Practice of behavior analysis, ethical and professional conduct, elements and procedures of behavior change, problem identification and assessment.

What does a Behavior Analyst do?

Conduct behavior assessments and introduce support/behavior intervention plans. Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered a client?

Any recipient of the professional services provided by a Behavior Analyst. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Functional Assessment?

A category of procedures to assess the environmental causes of problem behavior. Signup and view all the answers

What are multiple relationships in the context of behavior analysis?

A relationship where a behavior analyst holds multiple roles with a client. Signup and view all the answers

What do public statements include?

Advertising, resumes, interviews, lectures, and social media posts. Signup and view all the answers

What is considered research in behavior analysis?

Any data-based activity designed to generate generalizable knowledge. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Research Review Board?

A group that reviews research proposals to ensure ethical treatment of human participants. Signup and view all the answers

What are the rights and prerogatives of clients?

Human rights, legal rights, and regulations designed to benefit the client. Signup and view all the answers

What is risk-benefit analysis?

Evaluation of potential risks and benefits associated with an intervention. Signup and view all the answers

What is included in a service record?

Behavior change plans, assessments, graphs, raw data, and progress summaries. Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered a student in the RBT context?

An individual matriculated at a college or university. Signup and view all the answers

What is a supervisee?

An individual whose behavior-analytic services are overseen by a behavior analyst. Signup and view all the answers

What are the reporting responsibilities of an RBT?

Provide truthful information to the BCBA and report legal charges or investigations within 30 days. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

BACB Overview

BACB stands for Behavior Analyst Certification Board, responsible for certifying practitioners (BCBA, BCaBA, RBT).

RBT Ethics Code

Outlines ethical requirements for RBTs and applicants.
RBTs must adhere to the code and work under supervision; BCBAs need familiarity with the code.

Role of a Behavior Analyst

Experts in behavior analysis, ethical conduct, behavior change processes, problem identification, and assessment.

Responsibilities of a Behavior Analyst

Conducts behavior assessments to identify target and problem behaviors.
Implements support, behavior, and intervention plans.

Definition of a Client

A recipient of professional services from a behavior analyst.
Can include parents, guardians, agency representatives, and others benefiting from the services.
Excludes third-party payers unless contracted directly for services.

Functional Assessment (FBA)

A method for assessing environmental factors influencing problem behaviors.
Involves informant assessments, direct observations, and experimental analysis.

Multiple Relationships

Occur when a behavior analyst fulfills both a behavior analytic and a non-behavior analytic role with a client or their close associates.

Public Statements

Encompass all communications including advertising, resumes, media comments, and social media interactions related to professional practice.

Research in Behavior Analysis

Activities designed to produce generalizable knowledge through data collection and analysis.
Experimental design alone does not determine research status; previously collected data can be presented without reapplying all research ethics.

Research Review Board

A group ensuring the ethical treatment of human participants in research.
May be affiliated with governments, universities, or formed as independent bodies.

Client Rights and Prerogatives

Encompass human rights, legal rights, and regulations that protect and benefit clients within behavior analysis.

Risk-Benefit Analysis

Assessment of potential risks versus benefits associated with interventions.
Aims to choose strategies with greater benefits than risks.

Service Record Components

Includes behavior change plans, assessments, progress graphs, raw data, electronic recordings, summaries, and reports.

Definition of a Student

An individual enrolled in a college/university; the ethics code applies to them during behavior-analytic training.

Definition of Supervisee

An individual whose behavior-analytic services are overseen by a behavior analyst within a defined relationship.

Reporting Responsibilities for RBTs

Must provide honest and accurate information to the BCBA.
Required to report legal issues, investigations, and disciplinary actions within 30 days of occurrence.

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Explore the essential components of the BACB Ethics Code tailored for Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs). This quiz covers the ethical guidelines and responsibilities that RBTs must follow under supervision. Test your understanding of these foundational principles in the field of behavior analysis.