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Which of the following organizations are interested in behavior analysis?
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 the professional development of behavior analysts and are not a good source of information for RBTs.
False
Which of the following organizations is less focused on research and more on the practical side of being a behavior analysis professional?
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Local, state, and regional behavior analysis organizations are the best way to become informed about issues relevant to work 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 which process?
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During maintenance training, we seek to determine how well the learner can ____________.
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When my supervisor presents me with multiple situations to see if I know when to implement a certain skill, (s)he clearly does not trust me to know what I am doing.
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Mary is an RBT who has been taught to feed her client, John, who has swallowing problems. She now wonders if she could provide the same service to other people who have similar swallowing problems. She is wondering if her skillset _____________________________ between clients.
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RBTs should dedicate all of their reading time to reading about behavior analysis.
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The first thing you should do when you see your customer/client is outline the plan for the session.
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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 of consent.
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If you are uncertain about cultural preferences of a family in whose home you are working, the best thing to do is to read many books about the culture and act according to what you learn through your reading.
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Who holds the power in a service relationship?
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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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Study Notes
Professional Organizations
- Three key organizations in behavior analysis: ABAI, APBA, BACB.
- ABAI does not approve requests for the RBT exam.
Conferences and Development
- Conferences by ABAI and APBA focus on professional development for behavior analysts, also beneficial for RBTs.
- Local and regional behavior analysis organizations provide important updates relevant to RBTs' work.
Learning Processes
- Essential processes for effective learning include Acquisition, Fluency, Maintenance, Discrimination, and Generalization.
- Skill building phases involving repeated stimulus presentations: Acquisition and Fluency.
Overlearning and Maintenance
- Overlearning enhances Fluency in skill performance.
- During maintenance training, assess how well the learner retains skills amidst distractions.
Professional Relationships and Consent
- Experiencing multiple scenarios from a supervisor does not indicate mistrust but rather a teaching method.
- Indirect clients, such as teachers, represent unique service dynamics in ABA.
Cultural Sensitivity
- When uncertain about cultural preferences, simply reading about a culture is insufficient for proper conduct—engagement is necessary.
Power Dynamics in Service
- In service relationships, the service recipient holds the power.
- To uphold client dignity, view oneself as a service provider and avoid replicating negative power dynamics.
Dignity and Self-Monitoring
- Self-monitoring promotes respect for a client's dignity, and addressing breaches in dignity is critical.
- Post-breach debriefing sessions are recommended to discuss issues and solutions.
Ethical Standards
- Key component of the BACB ethical code related to dignity is Client Dignity.
- If witnessing a breach of dignity, addressing concerns directly with the individual involved is the first step toward resolution.
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