RBT Ethics Quiz 2026

Ethics Quiz

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Which supervision practice is likely to be least effective for an RBT's professional development?

A. Providing written feedback on session notes once monthly

B. Modeling techniques directly with the client while the RBT observes

C. Role-playing difficult situations before they occur in sessions

D. Conducting in-vivo observation with immediate feedback

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An RBT discovers that their client's sibling will be in their university class next semester. What is the appropriate action?

A. Discuss the situation with their supervisor to develop a mitigation plan

B. Continue both relationships but maintain strict boundaries between them

C. Drop the university class to avoid a dual relationship

D. Ask to be removed from the client's case immediately

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3. An RBT notices that a planned intervention might cause temporary discomfort for the client but will likely lead to significant long-term benefits. Which ethical principle should guide their decision-making?

A. Uniformity - treating all clients exactly the same

B. Beneficence - acting in the best interest of the client

C. Convenience - selecting interventions easiest to implement

D. Expediency - choosing the fastest intervention approach

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During a disagreement with a colleague about a client's programming, which approach demonstrates appropriate interpersonal skills?

A. Avoiding the colleague to prevent further conflict

B. Insisting on your approach since you've been working with the client longer

C. Agreeing with the colleague publicly but implementing your approach anyway

D. Discussing perspectives professionally and seeking input from a supervisor if needed

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An RBT takes client notes home to complete documentation. The notes contain personally identifiable information. Which of the following actions would be appropriate?

A. Completing the notes at a coffee shop for a change of environment

B. Taking photos of the notes on a personal device for easier access

C. Storing the notes in a personal bag when not working on them

D. Returning the notes to a locked cabinet at the workplace immediately after use

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An RBT is excited about a client's progress and wants to share. Which action would be ethical regarding public statements?

A. Posting a video of the client's session on their personal social media with a motivational caption

B. Sharing general information about ABA techniques without mentioning specific clients

C. Writing a detailed blog post about the case, changing only the client's name

D. Creating an anonymous testimonial pretending to be from a satisfied parent

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During a team meeting, a colleague suggests a strategy that the RBT believes is inappropriate for their shared client. Which response demonstrates the strongest interpersonal skills?

A. Asking questions to understand the rationale and sharing relevant observations about the client

B. Agreeing with the suggestion despite concerns to avoid conflict

C. Immediately stating that the suggestion won't work based on personal experience

D. Remaining silent during the meeting but complaining to others afterward

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An RBT discovers that a client's parent is employed at a store where the RBT frequently shops. Which approach best mitigates potential dual relationship concerns?

A. Shopping at the store but refusing to interact with the parent

B. Shopping at the store during times when the parent is unlikely to be working

C. Discussing the situation with the supervisor to determine appropriate boundaries

D. Pretending not to recognize the parent when shopping at the store

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A new RBT is struggling with implementing a specific protocol despite receiving verbal instructions. Which supervision practice would most likely improve their performance?

A. Suggesting the RBT watch videos about the protocol online

B. Demonstrating the protocol and then observing the RBT's implementation with feedback

C. Providing more detailed written instructions

D. Assigning the RBT to a different protocol that might be easier

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An RBT is considering starting a social media page about their work. Which approach would be ethical?

A. Sharing anonymous but detailed case studies of interesting clients

B. Posting general information about ABA without client-specific details

C. Using real client stories but changing identifying details

D. Creating fictional composite clients based on real experiences

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During a difficult session, a parent makes a critical comment about the RBT's implementation of a procedure. Which response demonstrates appropriate interpersonal skills?

A. Ignoring the comment and continuing with the session as planned

B. Defending the procedure and explaining why the parent's opinion is incorrect

C. Listening to the concern, acknowledging it, and discussing it professionally

D. Telling the parent to discuss concerns with the supervisor instead

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An RBT is working with a client who becomes visibly upset during difficult tasks. Which approach best demonstrates the core ethical principle of treating others with dignity?

A. Providing appropriate supports and breaks while maintaining a respectful approach to instruction

B. Immediately removing all demands when the client shows signs of distress

C. Allowing the client to completely direct which activities they want to do

D. Persisting with demands regardless of distress to teach task completion

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An RBT provides services to a child whose parent is a server at a restaurant the RBT frequently visits. Which approach would best mitigate the risks of this dual relationship?

A. Visit the restaurant during times when the parent isn't working

B. Find a different restaurant to patronize during the treatment relationship

C. Tell the parent personal information to balance the relationship

D. Request that the parent not serve their table if they visit the restaurant

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An RBT discovers that their new client is the child of a close family friend. What should the RBT do first?

A. Discuss the relationship with their supervisor to determine appropriate action

B. Tell the family they can provide special treatment due to their relationship

C. Immediately request to be reassigned to avoid a dual relationship

D. Continue with services but avoid mentioning the relationship to supervisors

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When working with a client who has different cultural beliefs about eye contact than your own, which core ethical principle should guide your approach?

A. You should require the family to adapt to standard ABA procedures

B. You should ignore cultural differences to maintain consistency in therapy

C. You should respect cultural differences while finding effective ways to build rapport

D. You should insist on eye contact as it is fundamental to ABA therapy

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An RBT's supervisor has been observing sessions less frequently than required by BACB standards. What should the RBT do?

A. Reduce service complexity until more supervision is available

B. Ask the client's parents if they're satisfied with services despite reduced supervision

C. Document the lack of supervision and discuss concerns with the supervisor

D. Continue providing services since they are experienced

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An RBT is working with a family whose religious beliefs affect their comfort with certain therapeutic goals. How should the RBT approach this situation?

A. Proceed with standard therapeutic goals regardless of religious concerns

B. Inform the family that ABA therapy requires them to set aside religious considerations

C. Suggest the family find a therapist who shares their religious background

D. Work with the supervision team to develop goals that respect religious values while still providing effective intervention

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A family explains that their cultural beliefs prohibit certain reinforcers commonly used in ABA therapy. How should the RBT respond?

A. Explain that the family needs to accept standard ABA practices for treatment to be effective

B. Work with the supervision team to develop alternative reinforcement strategies that respect cultural values

C. Suggest that the family might need to find a different type of therapy

D. Use the prohibited reinforcers anyway when parents aren't observing

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An RBT is asked to implement a feeding protocol with a client who has severe food selectivity. The RBT has never implemented feeding interventions before. What should they do?

A. Implement the protocol as written in the behavior plan

B. Request specific training in feeding protocols before implementation

C. Try the protocol once to see if they can handle it

D. Research feeding protocols online and then implement

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An RBT disagrees with certain aspects of a behavior intervention plan but is required to implement it. Which core ethical principle should guide their actions?

A. Modifying the plan based on personal judgment to benefit the client

B. Following instructions exactly despite personal disagreement to show compliance

C. Discussing concerns professionally with the supervisor to ensure client benefit

D. Implementing only the parts of the plan they agree with to maintain integrity

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An RBT is asked to assist with toilet training a client but has never implemented toilet training protocols before. What should they do?

A. Request specific training on toilet training protocols before implementation

B. Proceed with common-sense approaches to toilet training

C. Ask the client's parents how they toilet trained their other children

D. Research toilet training online before the next session

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Which of the following would be considered the most effective supervision practice for a new RBT?

A. Weekly individual meetings plus in-session observation with feedback

B. Supervision only when the RBT requests assistance

C. Providing detailed written protocols with no follow-up

D. Monthly group supervision with all company RBTs

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An RBT notices they feel more comfortable working with verbal clients than nonverbal clients. What approach demonstrates cultural humility and responsiveness?

A. Treating all clients exactly the same regardless of communication abilities

B. Focusing only on vocal language goals with nonverbal clients

C. Reflecting on this preference, seeking additional training in communication systems, and working to improve comfort with all clients

D. equesting only verbal clients for their caseload

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An RBT notices they feel uncomfortable working with families from a particular cultural background. What should they do to address this issue?

A. Ignore their discomfort and continue working without addressing it

B. Reflect on potential biases, seek education about the culture, and discuss with their supervisor

C. Request not to be assigned to families from that cultural background

D. Tell families from that background that they need to adapt to the RBT's cultural norms

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An RBT receives an email requesting client information from someone claiming to be from the client's insurance company. What should the RBT do?

A. Verify the requestor's identity through official channels before sharing any information

B. Send the requested information since insurance companies are authorized recipients

C. Forward the email to their supervisor without responding to the original sender

D. Ask the requestor to provide more details about why they need the information

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An RBT notices that a reinforcement procedure is causing other children in the environment to become upset. Which ethical principle should guide their response?

A. Authority - deferring entirely to supervisor decisions without raising concerns

B. Fairness - ensuring interventions consider impacts on all individuals in the environment

C. Efficiency - continuing the procedure since it works for the target client

D. Tradition - maintaining established procedures regardless of side effects

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An RBT is asked to implement a visual schedule system they haven't been trained on. What is the most appropriate response?

A. Implement it anyway since it seems straightforward

B. Try implementing it once to see if they can figure it out

C. Search online for tutorials about visual schedules

D. Ask for specific training before implementing the new system

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Which of the following represents the least effective supervision practice?

A. The supervisor role-playing difficult scenarios with the RBT before client sessions

B. The supervisor providing immediate feedback after observing implementation

C. The supervisor providing only verbal instructions without demonstration

D. The supervisor modeling the procedure and then observing the RBT's implementation

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A client's family sends an RBT a $25 gift card to a coffee shop as a holiday gift. What is the most appropriate response according to the BACB's gift-giving guidelines?

A. Return the gift card with a note explaining why it cannot be accepted

B. Accept the gift card but give the family a gift of equal value in return

C. Accept the gift card but report it to a supervisor

D. Accept the gift card as it appears to be of modest value

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An RBT maintains a professional social media presence. Which post would be inappropriate?

A. #ProudRBT" "Working in ABA therapy requires ongoing learning and professional development"

B. "Just finished an amazing session where my client mastered a difficult skill!

C. "Research shows that early intervention can lead to significant skill development for many children"

D. "Here's a research article about new behavioral intervention techniques"

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A client's grandparent offers an RBT homemade cookies as a thank you gift. What is the most appropriate response?

A. Politely accept the cookies as they are a token gift of nominal value

B. Accept the cookies but share them with all staff members

C. Refuse the cookies and explain that no gifts can be accepted

D. Accept the cookies but provide a gift of equal value in return

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An RBT's supervisor is scheduled to observe a session but cancels at the last minute. Which action would be appropriate?

A. Have another RBT informally observe in place of the supervisor

B. Reschedule the client session until supervision can be arranged

C. Conduct a modified session focusing only on previously mastered skills

D. Conduct the session as planned since cancellations occasionally happen

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An RBT is offered part-time work babysitting for a current client's family. Which response is most appropriate?

A. Accept the position but inform the supervisor after arrangements are made

B. Suggest babysitting only after the therapeutic relationship has ended

C. Accept the position but keep the relationships strictly separate

D. Decline the position and explain the potential conflicts of interest

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An RBT disagrees with another team member during a meeting about client goals. Which response demonstrates poor interpersonal skills?

A. Acknowledging the different perspective and suggesting additional assessment

B. Asking clarifying questions to better understand the team member's viewpoint

C. Taking notes on the differing perspective to consider later

D. Interrupting the team member and stating "You're completely wrong about this client"

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An RBT is asked to speak at a local parent group about ABA therapy. Which statement would be inappropriate during this presentation?

A. "Different ABA techniques may be appropriate depending on individual client needs"

B. "Data collection helps us determine if our interventions are working effectively"

C. "I guarantee that any child receiving our services will show improvement within one month"

D. "ABA therapy has strong evidence supporting its effectiveness for many clients"

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An RBT takes a photo of a client during a session to document progress on a specific skill. What should happen with this photo?

A. Store it on the RBT's personal phone for easy access during progress meetings

B. Share it on the company's social media with a success story

C. Text it to other team members so everyone can see the client's progress

D. Store it according to the organization's secure data protocols after obtaining proper consent

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During a team meeting, an RBT receives critical feedback about their data collection procedures. Which response demonstrates appropriate interpersonal skills?

A. Listening attentively, asking clarifying questions, and implementing suggested changes

B. Defending their approach and explaining why they chose that method

C. Agreeing with the feedback but continuing their previous methods

D. Suggesting the critic demonstrate the correct procedure in front of everyone

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An RBT's supervisor is going on vacation for two weeks. What should the RBT do regarding service delivery during this time?

A. Tell the client they will need to pause services until their regular supervisor returns

B. Provide modified services that don't require direct supervision

C. Continue providing services as usual since they've been working with the client for months

D. Arrange for supervision from another qualified BCBA who meets BACB requirements

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A client's family invites an RBT to attend a religious ceremony that is very important in their culture. Which response best aligns with gift-giving and boundary guidelines?

A. Declining the invitation to maintain strict professional boundaries

B. Accepting the invitation but bringing a supervisor along as a chaperone

C. Accepting the invitation if it provides cultural context important for treatment

D. Accepting the invitation and bringing an expensive gift to show respect

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An RBT's supervisor has been licensed for many years but does not hold BCBA certification. What should the RBT do regarding supervision?

A. Ask the supervisor to provide fake documentation of BCBA credentials

B. Continue working without BACB-qualified supervision since licensing is sufficient

C. Seek additional supervision from a qualified supervisor who meets BACB requirements

D. Accept supervision from this professional due to their extensive experience

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A client's family invites an RBT to their child's birthday party and says they will be offended if the RBT doesn't attend. What is the most appropriate response?

A. Ask the supervisor to attend the party instead

B. Politely decline and explain professional boundary requirements

C. Attend the party but only stay for a short time

D. Attend the party but bring a small gift to maintain boundaries

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A client's parent offers an RBT a $100 gift card as thanks for helping their child make significant progress. What should the RBT do?

A. Accept the gift card but use it to buy materials for the client

B. Accept the gift card only if the parent insists

C. Politely decline the gift card and explain gift-giving policies

D. Accept the gift card but report it to their supervisor afterward

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An RBT is trained to implement discrete trial teaching for skill acquisition but is now asked to collect ABC data for a functional behavior assessment. What should they do?

A. Begin collecting the data immediately since all RBTs should know how to collect ABC data

B. Request training on ABC data collection before beginning the task

C. Ask another RBT to collect the data instead

D. Collect the data but mark it as potentially unreliable

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An RBT notices that they consistently set higher expectations for female clients than male clients. What should they do?

A. Continue the practice since different expectations may be culturally appropriate

B. Recognize this potential bias and work to establish consistent expectations

C. Ask colleagues if they've noticed similar patterns in their own work

D. Lower expectations for female clients to match those set for male clients

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Which supervision practice is considered most effective for helping an RBT learn to implement a new behavior intervention protocol?

A. The supervisor verbally explaining the protocol in detail

B. The supervisor observing the RBT once they've implemented the protocol for a week

C. The supervisor providing written instructions only

D. The supervisor demonstrating the protocol, having the RBT practice, and providing feedback

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An RBT is asked by a local newspaper to comment on the benefits of ABA therapy. What statement would be most appropriate?

A. "I've personally seen ABA completely transform children that other therapies couldn't help"

B. "ABA therapy cures autism in most cases when started early"

C. "Our company's approach to ABA therapy is superior to all others in the area"

D. "Research supports the effectiveness of ABA for teaching various skills to many individuals"

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An RBT's supervisor typically provides feedback via text message without directly observing sessions. Which statement is correct regarding this supervision arrangement?

A. This arrangement does not meet BACB supervision requirements for RBTs

B. This arrangement meets requirements if supplemented with monthly in-person meetings

C. This arrangement is sufficient if the RBT has more than one year of experience

D. This arrangement is acceptable as long as the RBT provides detailed session notes

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An RBT is implementing a program to teach a replacement behavior but notices the client is not making progress after several sessions. What should the RBT do?

A. Modify the program based on their own clinical judgment

B. Continue implementing the program exactly as written

C. Document the lack of progress and discuss with their supervisor

D. Switch to a different program they've used successfully with other clients

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An RBT needs to share client progress with the client's teacher. Which approach best protects confidentiality?

A. Sending an encrypted email with authorized information after obtaining proper consent

B. Sharing all data and information since teachers are considered part of the educational team

C. Discussing the client's progress with the teacher in the school hallway

D. Telling the teacher general strategies that work without mentioning they come from the client's plan

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A fellow RBT asks to see your client's data to compare with their own client's progress. What is the appropriate response?

RBT Ethics Quiz 2026

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