Stay within a demonstrated supervised role
Reading about a procedure is not the same as demonstrating competence. An RBT credential does not confer behavior-analyst or prescribing authority. Requests to design a plan or use an unfamiliar procedure should reach the responsible supervisor. Correct public descriptions distinguish credentials and roles rather than imply qualifications someone does not hold.
Protect privacy and dignity in everyday work
Removing a client’s name does not necessarily make a photograph or public conversation anonymous. Share only needed information through authorized professional channels. Context, a face or a school logo can identify a client. Use the applicable safety, disclosure and reporting procedures rather than assuming confidentiality either permits everything or prohibits every necessary communication.
Use supervision to resolve boundaries
Report overlapping personal and professional relationships. Follow a stricter employer gift policy when it applies, even for a small gift. Ask for specific feedback and practice the correction. Listen to family perspectives and seek collaborative review rather than treating one social convention as universal. Respectful communication and accurate records matter alongside procedural skill.
A mistake worth catching
A dollar amount alone does not settle every gift or multiple-relationship question.
The matching quiz uses 11 questions from our shared mixed bank. Each answer includes the reasoning for the alternatives.
Practice this topicScope and references
BACB RBT Ethics Code (2.0), with section locators supplied beside each practice answer. These examples are educational, not client-specific clinical instructions. An RBT implements assigned procedures with appropriate supervision.
BACB RBT Test Content Outline (3rd ed.)
RBT Ethics Code (2.0)
Editorial revision: October 20, 2026.