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Compassion, dignity, and respect

The ethical principle of treating every person fairly and kindly, honoring their privacy and choices, and never treating them as less than a full person.

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The RBT asks a teen client's permission before discussing his progress in front of peers.

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RBT F.1 · EthicsApply the core principles of the RBT ethics code
BCBA E.1 · Ethical and Professional IssuesCore principles of the ethics code for behavior analysts

Assent
Benefit others
Client
Competence
Conflict of interest
Core principles (ethics code)

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