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Dominic provides in-home services. During his last sessions, the caregivers asked Dominic whether he could use auditory integration to improve the cognitive abilities of their child. Dominic is not familiar with this intervention or if it’s within his scope of practice.
a. Review the literature and discuss with the family if it’s evidence-based and within his scope of practice.
b. Agree to provide this intervention after searching for information on how to conduct this intervention
c. Indicate that if Dominic has not heard of a treatment methodology, then it cannot be evidence-based
d. Transition services to a service provider that is familiar with the methods the family has requested and terminate his behavioral services |
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| a. Review the literature and discuss with the family if it’s evidence-based and within his scope of practice. |
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Which is a violation of 2.03 Protecting Confidential Information?
a. The BCBA does not respond to the family’s email in 5 days
b. The BCBA includes a former RBT on an email about a client
c. Both of these |
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Definition
| b. The BCBA includes a former RBT on an email about a client |
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During one of their sessions, Joanna observes Alexander, her client, has a bruise on his arm in the shape of a hand. Accordingly, Joanna is concerned someone might have forcibly grabbed Alexander’s arm causing the bruising and she files a report with the relevant agency. When filing the report Joanna is asked questions about the client, where they live, and information she has on their family. What is the best course of action?
a. Investigate for herself before submitting a report
b. Rescind the report as it requires client specific information, and she does not have consent to disclose this
c. Share only information necessary to file the report and stick to factual statements |
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Definition
| c. Share only information necessary to file the report and stick to factual statements |
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The BCBA and the RBTs that all work with Ellijay meet at a busy coffee shop to review the newest behavior intervention plan for him. While enjoying coffee they discuss Ellijay’s behavioral challenges and his progress over the last several months. Which standard is being violated?
a. 2.03 Protecting Confidential Information
b. 2.04 Disclosing Confidential Information
c. 2.05 Documentation Protection and Retention |
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Definition
| a. 2.03 Protecting Confidential Information |
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Which is likely a violation of 2.05 Documentation Protection and Retention?
a. BCBA accidentally emails the wrong BCaBA regarding meeting times
b. BCBA emails the SLP before parent signs consent
c. BCBA loses documents related to their licensing
d. None of these |
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Definition
| c. BCBA loses documents related to their licensing |
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The BCBA meets for a consultation with Farrell to assist with his 11-year-old son’s severe aggressive behaviors. When Farrell asks about the charges for the services, the BCBA says, “Let’s just get all the paperwork signed so I can begin to work with your son. We can figure out the charges with you and your insurance company later” Which standard is being violated?
a. 2.06 Accuracy in Service Billing and Reporting
b. 2.07 Fees
c. 2.03 Protecting Confidential Information
d. 2.04 Disclosing Confidential Information |
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Prachi is interviewing a new client’s caregivers regarding their child’s behavioral needs. The parents indicated that toilet training would make a huge difference in both their and their child’s life. Prachi notes that the client is behind in several developmental milestones and seems to engage in high rates of stereotypy. What code standard should Prachi primarily consider in selecting program goals?
a. 2.08 Communicating About Services
b. 2.09 Involving Clients and Stakeholders
c. 2.10 Collaborating with Colleagues
d. 2.07 Fees |
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Definition
| b. 2.09 Involving Clients and Stakeholders |
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Elliot is arranging to conduct research at a local preschool with participants aged 4 and 5-years old who have no intellectual or developmental disabilities. Elliot provides a printout of the research article she will be replicating and asks the parents to review and let her know if they have any questions. What would be the best course of action for the behavior analyst to take at this point?
a. Describe the procedures, risks, and benefits in understandable language
b. Provide parents with the method and results section only as this is the most relevant information
c. Tell the parents generally what the research study aims to find and that they can ask if they would like to know about the methods |
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Definition
| a. Describe the procedures, risks, and benefits in understandable language |
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Liza has conducted an intake for a 12-year-old boy who engages in self-injurious behavior at school. She plans on using a standard FA to identify the function of self-injury despite the lack of resources at the school. Which standard does this likely violate?
a. 2.12 Considering Medical Needs
b. 2.13 Selecting, Designing, and Implementing Assessments
c. 2.14 Selecting, Designing, and Implementing Bx- Change Interventions |
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Definition
| b. 2.13 Selecting, Designing, and Implementing Assessments |
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Vonda is transferred a case from a BCBA who is moving out of the area. The behavior plan includes criteria for a time-out procedure which are not supported by research. What is Vonda’s best course of action?
a. Continue with the plan as designed until it is effective
b. Review the data and adjust the plan to include considerations of recent research support
c. Ask other professionals for their personal opinion on effectiveness of time-out |
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Definition
| b. Review the data and adjust the plan to include considerations of recent research support |
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Brady is receiving services for a severe self-injurious behavior that is escape maintained. Toby, the BCBA, decides to implement antecedent manipulations so that the problem behavior is less likely to occur during treatment, and trains staff to utilize a wide array of functionally relevant antecedent manipulations throughout the day so self-injurious behavior rarely occurs while also allowing for instruction of
alternative behaviors.
What code standard is this most related to?
a. 2.12 Considering Medical Needs
b. 2.13 Selecting, Designing, and Implementing Assessments
c. 2.15 Minimizing Risk of Behavior-Change Interventions
d. 2.16 Describing Bx-Change Interventions Before Implementation |
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Definition
| c. 2.15 Minimizing Risk of Behavior-Change Interventions |
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BCBA Mileva is working with a client in their home to increase appropriate mealtime behaviors. Mileva trains the parents on a protocol and stresses the importance of following the protocol for all meals, especially when Mileva is not present. The client’s mom reports that she is unable to follow through with the protocol when Mileva is not there because she has to manage her other children as well. Mileva decides to continue running the protocol when she is at the client’s home while reminding mom to implement the protocol for all meals. Which code standard is being violated?
a. 2.15 Minimizing Risk of Behavior-Change Intervention
b. 2.17 Collecting and Using Data
c. 2.18 Continual Evaluation of the Behavior-Change Intervention
d. 2.19 Addressing Conditions Interfering with Service Delivery |
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Definition
| d. 2.19 Addressing Conditions Interfering with Service Delivery |
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Chad is determining which data his RBTs should collect during session. He wants both latency and duration data but is finding that technicians have difficulty collecting these data while also prompting and fading for a particular program. Chad prioritizes which data to collect. This is related to which code standard?
a. 2.16 Describing Bx-Change Interventions Before Implementation
b. 2.17 Collecting and Using Data
c. 2.18 Continual Evaluation of the Behavior-Change Intervention
d. 2.19 Addressing Conditions Interfering with Service Delivery |
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Definition
| b. 2.17 Collecting and Using Data |
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Renan, a BCBA has been providing ABA services with Alyx for a few months. While observing a session, Renan notices an increase in head hitting prior to engaging in the target aggressive behavior. Renan has never seen Alyx engage in head hitting and has also noticed her eyes look puffy.
What Code element is this related to?
a. 2.12 Considering Medical Needs
b. 2.13 Selecting, Designing, and Implementing Assessments
c. 2.15 Minimizing Risk of Behavior-Change Interventions |
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Definition
| a. 2.12 Considering Medical Needs |
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Elvie is a BCBA who has just finished writing a new behavior plan to use in the clinic with her client. The plan is based on updated FA results, focuses on teaching of replacement behaviors, and includes reinforcement for appropriate behavior. She notifies the parents by way of an email that only states the date a plan update will take effect. What Code element is this related to/is this a violation of?
a. 2.10 Collaborating with Colleagues
b. 2.17 Collecting and Using Data
c. 2.16 Minimizing Risk of Behavior-Change Interventions
d. 2.18 Continual Evaluation of the Behavior-Change Intervention |
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Definition
| c. 2.16 Minimizing Risk of Behavior-Change Interventions |
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An RBT reports to their supervising BCBA that a client is failing to acquire a set of academic skills using a new prompting procedure. The RBT points to several days of data showing no progress in independent responding and the data sheets indicate that the learner is failing to respond correctly at anything but the most intrusive prompting level.
What’s the best course of action?
a. Tell the RBT to stop working on these targets until the next
twice monthly program plan meeting
b. Tell the RBT to continue using the prompting procedure
until the next twice monthly program plan meeting
c. Review the data and,if needed, take appropriate steps to address lack of progress immediately |
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Definition
| c. Review the data and,if needed, take appropriate steps to address lack of progress immediately |
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Anja is starting an ABA practice and is writing the clinical handbook. She is considering the frequency of graphing data, as the company will be using a graph-by-hand approach until they grow to serve enough clients to buy a software. Anja suggests in the handbook draft that BCBAs graph the raw data monthly but meets with RBTs weekly for verbal reports on if a plan needs adjustment.
What Code element is this related to/is this a violation of?
a. 2.17 Collecting and Using Data
b. 2.10 Collaborating with Colleagues
c. 2.14 Selecting, Designing, and Implementing Behavior-Change Interventions
d. 2.15 Minimizing Risk of Behavior-Change Interventions |
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Definition
| a. 2.17 Collecting and Using Data |
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Anja is starting an ABA practice and is writing the clinical handbook. She is considering the frequency of graphing data, as the company will be using a graph-by-hand approach until they grow to serve enough clients to buy a software. Anja suggests in the handbook draft that BCBAs graph the raw data monthly but meets with RBTs weekly for verbal reports on if a plan needs adjustment.
What’s the best course of action?
a. Indicate that program changes should only be done when the data are updated monthly
b. Graph data frequently, at minimum as frequently as weekly program plan meetings
c. Don’t provide guidelines on graphing frequency as different cases may need graphs updated less frequently than once a month |
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Definition
| b. Graph data frequently, at minimum as frequently as weekly program plan meetings |
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Higaldo receives a referral for services and schedules an intake within the week. After gathering all the initial information and getting consent for services, it is over 60 days before he assigns the case to a BCBA to begin assessment. This may be a violation of which code standard?
A. 2.02 Timeliness
B. 2.03: Protecting Confidential Information
C. 2.04 Disclosing Confidential Information
D. 2.05 Documentation Protection and Retention |
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Jacinda ensures that her laptop has a passcode which is required after 2 minutes of inactivity. She also ensures that files she shares in the cloud are only accessible to those she gives access to. Jacinda is acting in accordance with which code standard?
A. 2.02 Timeliness
B. 2.03: Protecting Confidential Information
C. 2.04 Disclosing Confidential Information
D. 2.05 Documentation Protection and Retention |
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Definition
| B. 2.03: Protecting Confidential Information |
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Which of these represents a situation in which a behavior analyst may have to disclose confidential information without explicit consent?
A. An SLP who has just begun working with your client inquires as to your target behaviors.
B. A colleague who used to work with your client asks about their progress
C. Your client states that they have a plan to “get back at” their teacher for calling their mother, and shows you a knife in their backpack
D. The principal of the school your client attends requests a copy of the functional assessment report |
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Definition
| C. Your client states that they have a plan to “get back at” their teacher for calling their mother, and shows you a knife in their backpack |
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A BCBA who utilizes the “Social Thinking” curriculum, despite having no evidence base, during sessions for which they bill an insurance company for ABA services may be violating which code standard?
A. 2.02 Timeliness
B. 2.04: Disclosing Confidential Information
C. 2.06: Accuracy in Service Billing and Reporting
D. 2.07 Fees |
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Definition
| C. 2.06: Accuracy in Service Billing and Reporting |
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A BCBA who brings a completed behavior plan to a meeting with parents to review and sign, and does not make it clear that the meeting is intended to gain input and finalize the plan may be in violation of which code element?
A. 2.08 Communicating About Services
B. 2.09 Involving Clients and Stakeholders
C. 2.10 Collaborating with Colleagues
D. 2.11 Obtaining Informed Consent |
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Definition
| B. 2.09 Involving Clients and Stakeholders |
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A supported living coach (SLC) comes to a BCBA for assistance. His client, a legally competent adult with developmental disabilities who lives in his own apartment with supports continues to smoke cigarettes and drink several cups of coffee a day, despite his doctor’s recommendations. The SLC wants the BCBA to develop a plan to reduce nicotine and caffeine intake. The BCBA should consider:
A. 2.08 Communicating About Services
B. 2.09 Involving Clients and Stakeholders
C. 2.10 Collaborating with Colleagues
D. 2.11 Obtaining Informed Consent |
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Definition
| D. 2.11 Obtaining Informed Consent |
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Mary’s support coordinator has suggested a (more restrictive) medical group home setting, where she will not be able to access food as easily. The BCBA offers Mary behavioral services to help her self-monitor her eating: if she sticks to her diet for the week, staff will drive her to any restaurant of her choosing for a “cheat day” once a week. However, if Mary refuses behavioral services, she may have to move to a group home. Mary agrees to behavioral services.Which of these elements of informed consent, if any, may have been violated in this example?
A. Capacity
B. Information
C. Voluntariness
D. None of these was violated. |
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Definition
| C. Voluntariness: coerced? |
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Parents asked Dominic if he could use auditory integration as part of his intervention with their child. Dominic is not familiar with this intervention or if it’s within his scope of practice, he tells them that he needs to look into it further. What Code element is this (situation with Dominic) related to?
2.01 Providing Effective Treatment
2.03 Protecting Confidential Information 2.06 Accuracy in Service Billing and Reporting
2.08 Communicating About Services |
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Definition
| 2.01 Providing Effective Treatment |
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Bruno, a Clinical Director, receives a referral and schedules an intake two days later. After gathering all the initial information and obtaining consent, it is over 60 days before he assigns the case to a BCBA to begin the FBA. This may be a violation of which code standard?
A. 2.02 Timeliness
B. 2.03 Protecting Confidential Information
C. 2.04 Disclosing Confidential Information
D. 2.05 Documentation Protection and Retention |
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Mabel ensures that her computer has a passcode and she keeps it locked in her trunk when it is not secured in her office or home. Her computer drive is password protected. Mabel is acting in accordance with which code standard?
A. 2.02 Timeliness
B. 2.03 Protecting Confidential Information
C. 2.04 Disclosing Confidential Information
D. 2.10 Collaborating with Colleagues |
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Definition
| B. 2.03 Protecting Confidential Information |
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Romeo, a BCBA, is reviewing last month’s billing. He notices 3 hours were billed for a client he stopped serving several months ago. What is the best course of action?
A. Nothing, this was an honest mistake he will be more careful going forward.
B. Provide extra services to another client with the same funder to balance it out.
C. Contact the funder/billing department to document the error and find out how to fix it.
D. Revise the service authorizations for the client so the billing is correct. |
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Definition
| c. Contact the funder/billing department to document the error and find out how to fix it. |
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Danielle is interviewing a new client’s parents and asks about goals. The parents want the child to learn to sit at the table for dinner though the child is not toilet trained and has a very limited vocal repertoire. How should Danielle proceed?
A. Target sitting at the table as that is the parents’ top priority.
B. Target toilet training as that would be the goal with the highest
social validity.
C. Talk to the parents in more depth to get a better understanding
of which goals would be most impactful. |
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Definition
c. Talk to the parents in more depth to get a better understanding
of which goals would be most impactful. |
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Bradford brings a finalized BIP to a meeting for parents to sign though he has not asked for the parents’ input before doing so. This may be in violation of which code element?
A. 2.08 Communicating About Services
B. 2.09 Involving Clients and Stakeholders
C. 2.10 Collaborating with Colleagues
D. 2.11 Obtaining Informed Consent |
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Definition
| B. 2.09 Involving Clients and Stakeholders |
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Denver has consent only for indirect and direct FBA measures but is having trouble identifying the function so Denver would like to implement an FA. They write a protocol and implement and FA. They did not specifically review the FA protocol with the parent/guardian.What is the best course of action for Denver?
A. Obtain informal consent by telling the guardians that they conducted an FA
B. Obtain consent in writing after ensuring that client and caregivers are informed in understandable language of the FA procedures, explain that the FA was implemented without proper consent
C. Stop the FA and discharge the client due to failing to obtain appropriate consent |
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Definition
| B. Obtain consent in writing after ensuring that client and caregivers are informed in understandable language of the FA procedures, explain that the FA was implemented without proper consent |
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Ryan has been providing ABA services for Alex for a few months. Recently, in the past four sessions, Ryan notices a new behavior of head hitting prior to engaging in aggressive behavior. Ryan has never seen Alex engage in head hitting and has also noticed her eyes look puffy. What’s the best course of action?
A. Conduct an FBA on head hitting immediately
B. Recommend medical evaluation prior to starting an FBA
C. Recommend a medical evaluation and also move forward with the FBA
D. Appropriately terminate services as they may be contributing to a new dangerous behavior |
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Definition
| B. Recommend medical evaluation prior to starting an FBA |
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Liza is conducting an intake for a boy who engages in SIB. His records include an FBA which hypothesized an automatic function, though the previous intervention was not successful. What is the best course of action for Liza?
A. Design an intervention for SIB with an automatic function in alignment with the previous FBA
B. Conduct a brief observation and see if she agrees with the previous FBA
C. Obtain informed consent and conduct a FBA to determine function |
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Definition
| C. Obtain informed consent and conduct a FBA to determine function |
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Term
Jimmy is behavior specialist and spends a lot of time on the internet. He reads a blog on Autism where some people taut the effectiveness of using rare minerals administered IR to reduce rocking and flapping. Jimmy starts encouraging the parents he works with to purchase these minerals and administered them IR. What code element does this speak to?
A. 2.01 Providing Effective Treatment
B. 2.02 Timeliness
C. 2.03 Protecting Confidential Information
D. 2.04 Disclosing confidential information
E. 2.06 Accuracy in Service Billing and Reporting |
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Definition
| A. 2.01 Providing Effective Treatment |
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Jerry keeps his client’s documents locked in the trunk in his messenger bag. One day Jerry is rear ended in traffic and is taken to the hospital and his vehicle is transported to a repair shop. What code element may or has been violated?
A. 2.01 Providing Effective Treatment
B. 2.02 Timeliness
C. 2.04 Disclosing confidential information
D. 2.05 Documentation Protection and Retention
E. 2.06 Accuracy in Service Billing and Reporting |
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Definition
| D. 2.05 Documentation Protection and Retention |
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Term
Ruth is a BCBA working with a single mother and her daughter Riley. Ruth has just received a subpoena from the lawyer of Riley’s biological father who is suing for custody. This subpoena will result in Ruth having to appear in court to answer questions which may include questions about Riley’s behaviors and the interventions. Which code element may be relevant to this situation?
A. 2.02 Timeliness
B. 2.03 Protecting Confidential Information
C. 2.04 Disclosing confidential information
D. 2.05 Documentation Protection and Retention
E. 2.06 Accuracy in Service Billing and Reporting |
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Definition
| C. 2.04 Disclosing confidential information |
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Term
Jen who is the BCBA working will Jimmy gets an e- mail from Jimmy’s OT. Jen does not respond to the e-mail as she believes OT is bunk and has no time for brushing kids contingent on Inappropriate behaviors. Jen is likely violating code element?
A. 2.08 Communicating About Services
B. 2.09 Involving Clients and Stakeholders
C. 2.10 Collaborating with Colleagues
D. 2.11 Obtaining Informed Consent
E. 2.12 Considering Medical Needs |
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Definition
| C. 2.10 Collaborating with Colleagues |
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Term
Paul is a BCBA working with Peter who has just recently begun sticking pointed objects in his left ear. Paul immediately puts together a set of protocols for group home staff. Peter’s parents who are the legal guardians were not contacted by Paul. He instructs the staff to immediately begin following the protocols. As Paul is immediately trying to address the sticking objects in the ear, Paul is violating which element?
A. 2.08 Communicating About Services
B. 2.09 Involving Clients and Stakeholders
C. 2.10 Collaborating with Colleagues
D. 2.11 Obtaining Informed Consent
E. 2.12 Considering Medical Needs |
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Definition
| E. 2.12 Considering Medical Needs |
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Term
Paul is a BCBA working with Peter who has just recently begun sticking pointed objects in his left ear. Paul immediately puts together a set of protocols for group home staff. Peter’s parents who are the legal guardians were not contacted by Paul. He instructs the staff to immediately begin following the protocols. As Paul is immediately implementing an intervention without talking to the legal guardians, Paul is violating which element?
A. 2.11 Obtaining Informed Consent
B. 2.12 Considering Medical Needs
C. 2.13 Selecting, Designing, and Implementing Assessments
D. 2.14 Selecting, Designing, and Implementing Behavior Change Interventions
E. 2.15 Minimizing Risk of Behavior-Change Interventions |
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Definition
| A. 2.11 Obtaining Informed Consent |
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Term
Paul is a BCBA working with Peter who has just recently begun sticking pointed objects in his left ear. Paul immediately puts together a set of protocols for group home staff. Peter’s parents who are the legal guardians were not contacted by Paul. He instructs the staff to immediately begin following the protocols. As Paul is immediately implementing an intervention and has not included Peter, group home staff or his parents in the development of the interventions, Paul is likely violating which element?
A. 2.08 Communicating About Services
B. 2.09 Involving Clients and Stakeholders
C. 2.10 Collaborating with Colleagues
D. 2.11 Obtaining Informed Consent
E. 2.12 Considering Medical Needs |
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Definition
| B. 2.09 Involving Clients and Stakeholders |
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Term
Johnny is a BCBA who is super busy and has a large case load. There has been really limited progress with reducing SIB. Johnny has reviewed the data and has opted to “let it ride” and see what happens.
P.S. His client has already detached one retina. Which code element is Johnny likely violating?
2.15 Minimizing Risk of Behavior-Change Interventions
2.16 Describing Behavior-Change Interventions Before
Implementation
2.17 Collecting and Using Data
2.18 Continual Evaluation of the Behavior Change Intervention
2.19 Addressing Conditions Interfering with Service Delivery |
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Definition
| 2.18 Continual Evaluation of the Behavior Change Intervention |
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Term
Johnny is a BCBA who is super busy and has a large case load. There has been really limited progress with reducing SIB in the form of eye poking for his new client Luis. Johnny enjoys using extinction as a procedure for all his clients.
Johnny decides to go with want he knows and use extinction for Luis’s eye poking.
Which code element is Johnny likely violating?
2.15 Minimizing Risk of Behavior-Change Interventions
2.16 Describing Behavior-Change Interventions Before Implementation 2.17 Collecting and Using Data
2.18 Continual Evaluation of the Behavior Change Intervention
2.19 Addressing Conditions Interfering with Service Delivery |
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Definition
| 2.15 Minimizing Risk of Behavior-Change Interventions |
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Term
Johnny is a BCBA who is super busy and has a large case load. The staff at the group tell Johnny that they are short on staff and will not be hiring anyone soon. Johnny is developing a BIP which will require high levels of staff attention. Johnny is aware and will not consider revisions. Which code element is Johnny likely violating?
A. 2.15 Minimizing Risk of Behavior-Change Interventions
B. 2.16 Describing Behavior-Change Interventions Before
Implementation
C. 2.17 Collecting and Using Data
D. 2.18 Continual Evaluation of the Behavior Change Intervention
E. 2.19 Addressing Conditions Interfering with Service Delivery |
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Definition
B. 2.16 Describing Behavior-Change Interventions Before
Implementation |
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Term
Susie is a BCBA working with a family. The parents are not able to provide attention as written in the plan due to constant fighting between them. Susie recommends they seek some form of counseling. This speak to which code element?
A. 2.15 Minimizing Risk of Behavior-Change Interventions
B. 2.16 Describing Behavior-Change Interventions Before
Implementation
C. 2.17 Collecting and Using Data
D. 2.18 Continual Evaluation of the Behavior Change Intervention
E. 2.19 Addressing Conditions Interfering with Service Delivery |
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Definition
| E. 2.19 Addressing Conditions Interfering with Service Delivery |
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Term
My experience thus far has been providing services in- home and in-school to typically developed children presenting with behavior problems. I want to begin doing discrete trial verbal behavior work with children with autism. Which would be the best thing for me to do?
A.Just start practicing, as I have taken all of Jose’s courses and am familiar with the basics of both verbal behavior and discrete trial work.
B.Read as much of the literature as I can before starting to work with clients.
C.Attend a two-day workshop on discrete trial training.
D.Obtain a position or intern with a BCBA with years of experience in this area, to get supervision. |
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| D.Obtain a position or intern with a BCBA with years of experience in this area, to get supervision. |
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My experience thus far has been providing services in-home and in-school to typically developed children presenting with behavior problems. I want to begin doing discrete trial verbal behavior work with children with autism.
In the above example, My experience thus far has been providing services in-home and in-school to typically developed children presenting with behavior problems. I want to begin doing discrete trial verbal behavior work with children with autism. Which would be the best thing for me to do, what code element does this speak to?
A. 2.01 Providing Effective Treatment
B. 2.02 Timeliness
C. 2.03 Protecting Confidential Information
D. 2.04 Disclosing confidential information
E. 2.06 Accuracy in Service Billing and Reporting |
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Definition
| A. 2.01 Providing Effective Treatment |
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Term
John is a BCBA working with Peter and his parent Paul and Mary. Peter is 14 years and engages in flopping to the ground when denied access to preferred activities such as video games. John tells the family that they need to withhold the video games even if he drops to the ground.
Paul and Mary really like John and he is aware of this. John states to Paul and Mary that if they do not follow his recommendations, he can no longer work with them. Which one of the three tests or elements of informed consent is missing:
A. Capacity
B. Information
C. Voluntariness |
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Definition
| C. Voluntariness Means no COERCION! |
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Term
John is a BCBA working with Peter and his parent Paul and Mary. Peter is 14 years and engages in flopping to the ground when denied access to preferred activities such as video games. John tells the family that they need to withhold the video games even if he drops to the ground.
Paul and Mary try to implement the procedure, but are not comfortable with it. John never told them they could say no to the procedure. Which one of the three tests or elements of informed consent is missing:
A. Capacity
B. Information
C. Voluntariness |
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Definition
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John is a BCBA working with Peter and his parent Paul and Mary. Peter is 14 years and engages in flopping to the ground when denied access to preferred activities such as video games. John tells the family that they need to withhold the video games even if he drops to the ground.
Paul and Mary do not like this idea. Peter says he likes it and gives his consent. Which one of the three tests or elements of informed consent is missing:
A. Capacity
B. Information
C. Voluntariness |
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Mathias has attempted interventions to reduce problem behavior, but with little success. He sees an article in JABA that outlines a potential modification to his program. He considers replicating this model. This relates to which ethics standard?
2.01: providing effective treatment
2.02: timeliness
2.03: protecting confidential info
2.05: documentation protection and retention |
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Definition
2.01: providing effective treatment
In the example provided, the mention of treatment modifications suggests that Mathias is considering standard 2.01, Providing Effective Treatment. This scenario does not discuss timeliness of reporting, nor does it focus on protecting confidential information within a treatment space. |
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Joan, the behavior analyst, runs into her supervisee at a crowded farmers’ market. The supervisee begins to tell her about the latest session with a client, but Joan stops her before she mentions any identifiable information. This relates to which ethics code standard?
2.01: providing effective treatment
2.02: timeliness
2.03: protecting confidential info
2.05: documentation protection and retention |
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2.03: protecting confidential info
Standard 2.03, Protecting Confidential Information, focuses on ensuring that practitioners are not intentionally or unintentionally sharing private health information. In this scenario, the supervisee inadvertently shares information in a public forum. This could result in a breach of confidentiality if someone were to overhear the conversation. |
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Inez is ready to destroy documentation for a client that she provided services to many years ago. She is sure to shred all paper records. To which ethics standard does this relate?
2.01: providing effective treatment
2.02: timeliness
2.04: disclosing confidential info
2.05: documentation protection and retention |
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2.05: documentation protection and retention
Inez is adhering to standard 2.05:, Documentation Protection and Retention. If she has retained the records for the proper duration and is able to dispose of the records, she has taken the appropriate steps of shredding the documentation to avoid any breach in confidentiality. This scenario does not refer to treatment efficacy or producing documentation in a timely manner. |
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Every day, Kelly drives from her house to her client’s home, 45 minutes away. Kelly does not have an agreement for travel reimbursement but is considering billing travel as treatment hours to cover her costs. Which ethics standard should Kelly consider before billing?
2.01: providing effective treatment
2.02: timeliness
2.04: disclosing confidential info
2.05: documentation protection and retention
2.06: accuracy in service billing and reporting |
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2.06: accuracy in service billing and reporting
Kelly does not render billable services while driving. There is no concern about protecting or disclosing information in this scenario. Instead, we see an issue of ensuring that any billing submitted represents services that are rendered. |
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Before beginning services, Juan clarifies the costs of assessment sessions, supervision sessions, and a parent training session. Which ethics standard is Juan following in this situation?
2.01: providing effective treatment
2.03: protecting confidential info
2.07: fees
2.08: communcating about services |
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2.07: fees
Since Juan is discussing fees, the appropriate standard here would be 2.07. As Juan outlines services in general, he may discuss points like confidentiality and the nature of services. However, here he is establishing expectations for how fees will look for different levels of service being rendered. |
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Ashton discusses the results of his functional assessment with his client’s guardians. He avoids overly technical language and asks follow-up questions to ensure they understand the results. Which standard is Ashton following in this situation?
2.01: providing effective treatment
2.03: protecting confidential info
2.07: fees
2.08: communcating about services |
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2.08: communcating about services
In this example, Ashton focuses on avoiding technical language so the caregivers understand the services that were rendered and what next steps will entail. Fees have likely already been discussed at this stage, so Ashton is focusing on communicating about the results of the services that were agreed upon. |
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Jonathan is a BCBA working in the school system. Because he does not have specific funder deadlines on when documentation needs to be completed, he has been putting it off so that he can spend more time with clients and less time in the office. Which ethics standard should the behavior analyst mainly consider?
2.02: timeliness
2.05: documentation protection and retention
2.07: fees
2.09: involving clients and stakeholders |
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2.02: timeliness
Even if a company does not set specific timeliness standards for its employees, BCBAs still must adhere to standard 2.02 of the ethics code, which specifically requires us to both deliver services and complete administrative tasks in a timely manner. Here, Jonathan ignores this and instead focuses his time directly with clients. While spending more time with clients is desirable, it cannot be done at the expense of timeliness of other activities. There is no implication related to fees or payments for service, so standard 2.07 does not apply. Additionally, there is no indication that Jonathan is not involving clients or stakeholders. Finally, while this scenario is clearly related to documentation, there is no explicit issue with adhering to the rules, laws, or regulations with the organization or funding source. |
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Olympia is a BCBA working with a young client in a clinic setting. The parents express concern about using extinction procedures and ask her to consider using something “less harsh.” Olympia assures them that this is a validated procedure and sends them articles to read on the effectiveness of extinction. Which ethics standard is being violated in this scenario?
2.05: documentation protection and retention
2.06: accuracy in service and billing reporting
2.07: fees
2.09: involving clients and stakeholders |
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2.09: involving clients and stakeholders
Standard 2.09 requires us to involve clients and stakeholders in goal selection, design and implementation of assessments and interventions, generalization and maintenance. Part of this involves attending to social validity, by ensuring that clients and stakeholders can voice their opinions and concerns about what we do and how we do it. Olympia has a responsibility to discuss a procedure with which the parents have concerns; this is not accomplished by sharing articles, but through honest conversation about what our services look like for each client. Protecting and retaining documents and the accuracy of those documents may be a part of this, though the primary concern is service involvement. Standard 2.07 relates to transparency about fees for services, which are not directly involved in this scenario. |
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Allan is a BCBA working with a client who also receives occupational therapy services. The caregivers ask if he can begin using some of the same interventions during ABA sessions as well, including sensory integration. Which ethics standard best addresses the primary concern in this scenario?
2.01: providing effective treatment
2.02: timeliness
2.05: documentation protection and retention
2.10: collaborating with colleagues |
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2.01: providing effective treatment
Standard 2.01 relates to the provision of effective treatments. This involves using treatments that are evidence-based, aligned with behavioral principles, and implementing nonbehavioral interventions only if they have the required education, training, and credentials to do so. In this case, Allan is asked to provide a treatment (sensory integration) with which he is not familiar or trained in. Additionally, sensory integration lacks an evidence base. If Allan were an OT, providing this treatment may be appropriate under that license. Standard 2.02 relates to timeliness, where services and administrative responsibilities are completed in a timely manner. Standard 2.05 guides our practices of documentation and retention of documents, which isn’t necessarily a concern here. Finally, there is a component of collegial collaboration (2.10), though this is not the primary concern in the scenario. |
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Tristan lives at home with his mother and grandmother. A behavior analyst was recently called to work with the family, as Tristan has shown an increase in leaving the house without telling his caregivers. Luckily, the BCBA has had extensive experience with elopement. When talking with the caregivers, Tristan explains that elopement is challenging, but the prognosis for behavior change is likely, given the schedules of reinforcement in place. Given this scenario, which ethics standard should the behavior analyst consider?
2.07: fees
2.08: communicating about services
2.09: involving clients and stakeholders
2.10: collaborating with colleagues |
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2.09: involving clients and stakeholders
In this scenario, the primary concern is addressed by standard 2.09. This standard requires behavior analysts to use understandable language and ensure comprehension. Terms like “elopement” and “schedules of reinforcement” will likely be confusing to caregivers. While this involves communicating about services, the primary concern is the language used when discussing services with the caregivers. Standard 2.10 does not apply here, as there are no other colleagues involved. Finally, standard 2.07 may come into play if the analyst uses complex language to discuss fees; however, this does not appear to be a concern here. |
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Harrison often works in a coffee shop when he needs to get reports written. While he is working, he gets a call from an RBT about ongoing problem behavior with a client. He begins to provide specific instructions about what to do, including using the name of the client and listing their protocols. Which ethics standard is being violated?
2.04: disclosing confidential info
2.05: documentation protection and retention
2.08: communicating about services
2.10: collaborating with colleagues |
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2.04: disclosing confidential info
Confidential information can be shared only with consent, or if there is a risk of harm to the client or others; to resolve contractual issues; for the prevention of a crime likely to cause harm to another; or when compelled to do so by law or court order. In this scenario, Harrison is talking about client information at a volume and location where others can hear and is, thus, violating the ethics code and the client’s right to privacy. Standard 2.08: Communicating About Services is not a factor here since services have already begun and Harrison is speaking with the RBT. Collegial collaboration is also not a concern here as Harrison is providing instructions to his RBT. If this occurred in a classroom, standard 2.10 might apply, since other professionals would be involved. Finally, the retention and storage of documents is also not a factor; instead, the concern is about the public sharing of confidential information. |
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Matteo has been working with a client for three years. He decides the client is ready for discharge. He has not yet discussed discharge criteria with the parents, so he plans to review how Matteo has met the discharge goals he set at the start of the case and begin to fade services. Which ethics standard is Matteo violating?
2.06: accuracy in service billing and reporting
2.07: fees
2.08: communicating about services
2.10: collaborating with colleagues |
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2.08: communicating about services
When we communicate about services, we do so with nontechnical language and about all aspects of assessment and treatment. Here, Matteo did not establish agreement and understanding of the client’s fading plan from the beginning. Matteo should have discussed this at the start of services, so all stakeholders are aware of the end goals and what might happen when they are reached. Collaboration, in 2.10, may involve discussing discharge with other colleagues; however, this is not a concern in this scenario. There is also no concern with accuracy of reporting or with fees. That said, accurate reporting will help ensure agreement among all parties as to when certain goals and objectives have been met. |
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Paul completes an initial assessment at a new organization where he has been called on to help improve staff performance. He writes up the results to keep on file and to share with his point of contact. This relates to which Ethics Standard?
2.04: disclosing confidential info
2.09: involving client and stakeholders
2.10: collaborating with colleagues
2.13: selecting, designing, and implementing assessments |
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2.13: selecting, designing, and implementing assessments.
Ethics Standard 2.13, Selecting, Designing, and Implementing Assessments, states that the behavior analyst chooses assessments that are research-based, conceptually consistent with behavioral principles, and align with the needs and resources of the client and stakeholders. The assessments focus on maximizing benefits and minimizing harm, and results are summarized in writing. In this example, the behavior analyst completes an assessment on staff performance and then shares a written report of his findings with the client. Ethics Standard 2.04, Disclosing Confidential Information, addresses when it is appropriate for a behavior analyst to share information about clients, stakeholders, supervisees, trainees, or research participants. Ethics standard 2.09, Involving Clients and Stakeholders, refers to behavior analysts including clients and stakeholders in all aspects of treatment development and implementation. Ethics Standard 2.10, Collaborating with Colleagues, refers to the behavior analyst working with and resolving conflicts with other professionals to serve the best interests of clients and stakeholders. |
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Marisa has just taken over a client from another BCBA. She begins doing a records review to make sure she has all the relevant information. In reviewing the case files, she notices that the last preference assessment was conducted a year ago. Marisa meets with the client and their parents to discuss her desire to identify updated preferences. Which ethics standard should the Marisa consider?
2.10: collaborating with colleagues
2.11: obtaining informed consent
2.12: considering medical needs
2.13: selecting, designing, and implementing assessments |
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2.13: selecting, designing, and implementing assessments
In this scenario, Marisa should primarily consider ethics standard 2.13 Selecting, Designing, and Implementing Assessments when assessing her client’s preferences. Standard 2.13 states that behavior analysts should select and design assessments that are conceptually consistent with behavior principles, based on scientific evidence, that best meet the needs, context, and resources of the client. Ethics standard 2.10: Collaborating with Colleagues states that behavior analysts should collaborate with colleagues from their own and other professions in the best interests of the client and any relevant stakeholders. Behavior analysts are expected to address conflicts by compromising when possible and always prioritizing the best interest of the client. If in the scenario Marisa were part of a multidisciplinary team, and her goals did not align with the goals of another team member, then ethics standard 2.10 would be mainly considered. Ethics standard 2.11: Obtaining Informed Consent states that behavior analysts are responsible for knowing about and complying with all conditions under which informed consent from clients and stakeholders is required. This includes before initial implementation of assessments or behavior change procedures, when making substantial changes to treatment plans, or when exchanging/releasing confidential information or records. If in the scenario Marisa had decided to implement the assessment but had not notified the client or the parents, then ethics standard 2.11 would apply. Ethics standard 2.12 Considering Medical Needs states that behavior analysts ensure that medical needs are addressed if there is a reasonable likelihood that the behavior concern is influenced by the medical condition. If in the scenario the client’s behavior changed in such a way that was not readily explained by changes in the external environment, then ethics standard 2.12 would be considered. |
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The BCBA provides procedures in writing for technicians and a separate written plan that will be easier for parents to understand. They include fade-out criteria and a timeline for review. Which ethics standard is most relevant in this situation?
2.02: timeliness
2.08: communicating about services
2.15: minimizing risk of behavior-change interventions
2.16: describing behavior-change interventions before implementation |
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2.16: describing behavior-change interventions before implementation
Ethics standard 2.16, Describing Behavior-Change Interventions Before Implementation, states that the behavior analyst must present written objectives, intervention procedures, timelines, and a schedule of reviews prior to implementation of a plan. In this example, the BCBA is adhering to standard 2.16 by providing the behavior plan in writing including the criteria for fading and plan for review. Ethics standard 2.08, Communicating About Services, states that behavior analysts will use understandable language to describe how behavior-analytic services will look, what the responsibilities during services would be, etc.—but no behavior plan details would be available during the initial stages of treatment. Ethics standard 2.02, Timeliness, states that behavior analysts will provide services in a timely manner. Standard 2.15, Minimizing Risk of Behavior-Change Interventions, states that behavior analysts design interventions with a focus on minimizing risk of harm, using least-restrictive interventions, and closely monitoring any restrictive or punishment procedures. |
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Luis is a BCaBA who implements a behavior plan with a client after obtaining all needed consent and documentation. After a few weeks, when behavior has not decreased, Luis decides that another procedure may be more effective, and changes from a timer-based DRO to a point-based reinforcement system. He makes sure that appropriate measurement procedures are in place. Which ethics standard should the behavior analyst consider in this case?
2.10: collaborating with colleagues
2.15: minimizing risk of behavior-change interventions
2.16: describing behavior-change interventions before implementation
2.17: collecting and using data |
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2.16: describing behavior-change interventions before implementation
In this scenario, Luis should mainly consider ethics standard 2.16: Describing Behavior-Change Interventions Before Implementation before implementing the new intervention. Remember that ethics standard 2.16 states that behavior analysts should describe in writing the objectives and procedures of an intervention, any projected timelines, and the schedule of ongoing review. They also provide explanations when modifying or introducing new aspects of the intervention. Since Luis was introducing a new intervention, he should mainly consider standard 2.16. Ethics standard 2.10: Collaborating with Colleagues states that behavior analysts should collaborate with colleagues from their own and other professions in the best interests of the client and any relevant stakeholders. Behavior analysts are expected to address conflicts by compromising when possible and always prioritizing the best interest of the client. If in the scenario Luis were part of a multidisciplinary team, and his goals did not align with the goals of another team member, then ethics standard 2.10 would apply. Ethics standard 2.17: Collecting and Using Data states that behavior analysts actively ensure the appropriate selection and correct implementation of data collection procedures. They also display and summarize this data to make decisions about aspects of the intervention. If Luis were in a situation where he is implementing an intervention or making a behavior plan and had not yet considered his method of data collection, ethics standard 2.17 would be considered. Ethics standard 2.15: Minimizing Risk of Behavior-Change Interventions states that behavior analysts design behavior-change interventions in such a way that focuses on minimizing risk of harm to the client and stakeholders. If the scenario had presented a situation where Luis was considering an intervention for a behavior that was likely to put the client at risk of harm, standard 2.15 would be considered. |
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Taylor is a supervisor who frequently works with newly certified BCBAs at her company. She has been working with Hugo, a BCBA who is on a few cases as a direct supervisor. Taylor asks to see the data for one of the clients and notices increasing trends in problem behavior. Hugo states that the client’s parents do not want to change the reduction programs he produced because they feel comfortable with the procedure despite the data suggesting it is ineffective. Which ethics standard should the behavior analyst consider in this scenario?
2.09: involving client and stakeholders
2.14: selecting, designing, and implementing behavior-change interventions
2.15: minimizing risk of behavior-change interventions
2.17: collecting and using data |
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2.17: collecting and using data
Taylor should mainly consider ethics standard 2.17: Collecting and Using Data when deciding whether to continue the procedure. Remember that ethics standard 2.17 states that behavior analysts actively ensure the appropriate selection and correct implementation of data collection procedures. They also display and summarize this data to make decisions about aspects of the intervention. Since Taylor’s data suggest that the procedure is ineffective, she should consider standard 2.17 when deciding whether to continue implementing the procedure. Ethics standard 2.09: Involving Clients and Stakeholders states that behavior analyst should take appropriate steps to involve clients and relevant stakeholders throughout the service relationship. This includes in selecting goals, selecting assessments and interventions, and during progress monitoring. If Taylor were in a situation where she was deciding to change the intervention but had not yet involved the client and stakeholders in the process, ethics standard 2.09 would be considered. Ethics standard 2.14: Selecting, Designing, and Implementing Behavior-Change Interventions states that behavior analysts should select and design behavior-change interventions that: (1) are conceptually consistent with behavioral principles; (2) are based on scientific evidence; (3) are based on assessment results; (4) prioritize positive reinforcement procedures; and (5) best meet the diverse needs, context, and resources of the client and stakeholders. If Taylor were in a situation where she was deciding to continue the ineffective intervention, she would likely not be basing the decision on assessment results, but the focus is standard 2.17, which explicitly states that decisions should be made using data. Ethics standard 2.15: Minimizing Risk of Behavior-Change Interventions states that behavior analysts design behavior-change interventions in such a way that focuses on minimizing risk of harm to the client and stakeholders. If the scenario had presented a situation where Taylor was considering an intervention for a behavior that was likely to put the client at risk of harm, standard 2.15 would be the most relevant. |
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Jeanette is a consultant working with a company’s leadership team seeking OBM services. After conducting an assessment, Jeanette creates a treatment package that best suits the performance problems that the company is trying to solve. When Jeanette discusses the intervention with leadership, she talks about ongoing data collection. One of the team members says, “That won't be necessary, right? Once we start the solution, everything should work out over time, correct?” Which ethics standard should the behavior analyst consider in this scenario?
2.08: communicating about services
2.10: collaborating with colleagues
2.14: selecting, designing, and implementing behavior-change interventions
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2.18: continual evaluation of the behavior-change intervention
In this scenario, Jeanette should mainly consider ethics standard 2.18 when communicating with the team members about continual data collection procedures. Standard 2.18: Continual Evaluation of the Behavior-Change Interventions states that behavior analysts should continually monitor and evaluate interventions. If data indicate that desired outcomes are not being achieved, behavior analysts take appropriate corrective action to address the situation. Since Jeanette is in a situation where a team member does not understand the value of continual evaluation, ethics standard 2.19 should be considered. Ethics standard 2.14: Selecting, Designing, and Implementing Behavior-Change Interventions states that behavior analysts should select and design behavior-change interventions that: (1) are conceptually consistent with behavioral principles; (2) are based on scientific evidence; (3) are based on assessment results; (4) prioritize positive reinforcement procedures; and (5) best meet the diverse needs, context, and resources of the client and stakeholders. If Jeanette were in a situation where she had not yet selected a behavior intervention to address the performance concern, then ethics standard 2.14 would be the most relevant. Ethics standard 2.10: Collaborating with Colleagues states that behavior analysts should collaborate with colleagues from their own and other professions in the best interests of the client and any relevant stakeholders. Behavior analysts are expected to address conflicts by compromising when possible and always prioritizing the best interest of the client. If in the scenario Jeanette’s goals did not align with the goals of another team member, then ethics standard 2.10 would be considered. Ethics standard 2.08: Communicating about Services states that behavior analyst communicate the details of service delivery in language that is understandable for clients, stakeholders, and others. They clearly describe the scope of services and specify the conditions under which services will be provided. If Jeanette were in a situation where she had decided to implement an intervention for a performance concern and had not yet described the details of the intervention to relevant clients and stakeholders, then ethics standard 2.08 would be considered. |
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Barry’s client, Alice, attends a day program near his house. He serves several clients at the program and they do well. However, he has concerns that she may need a denser ratio than they can arrange. What is Barry’s best course of action?
a. Report the facility for not meeting Alice’s needs
b. Advise Alice to withdraw immediately
c. Discuss the fit with Alice and her family and allow them to decide
d. Continue to advocate for services at the familiar center |
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| c. Discuss the fit with Alice and her family and allow them to decide |
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Elke is a BCBA who is working with a client in their home. Often, only a baby-sitter is present for sessions. Elke wants to include all caregivers in the treatment plan but is unsure of the sitter’s role. What code standard should Elke consider?
a. 3.01: Responsibility to Clients
b. 3.02: Identifying Stakeholders
c. 3.03: Accepting Clients |
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| b. 3.02: Identifying Stakeholders |
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Ray has been serving a client in the home. The parent would like Ray to assess a sibling who is having similar behavior issues. Ray wants to make sure he documents and outlines which client will receive services at which time. What code standard should he consider?
a. 3.02: Identifying Stakeholders
b. 3.03: Accepting Clients
c. 3.04: Service Agreement
d. 3.06: Consulting with other Providers |
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| c. 3.04: Service Agreement |
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Kirby identifies that his client’s behavioral needs are exceeding his training and expertise. He invites his mentor to the home to observe the client before obtaining consent from the caregivers. Which code standard has Kirby violated?
a. 3.03 Accepting Clients
b. 3.04 Service Agreement
c. 3.05 Financial Agreements
d. 3.06 Consulting with other Providers |
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| d. 3.06 Consulting with other Providers |
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A school has hired a behavior analyst to assist with classroom management. In outlining the responsibilities, it is not clear how much the analyst is to work directly with the clients versus train the teachers and paraprofessionals. Which code standard is this most related to?
a. 3.07: 3rd party contracts
b. 3.08: Responsibility to Client with 3rd party contracts
c. 3.09: Communicating with Stakeholders about 3rd Party contracts |
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| a. 3.07: 3rd party contracts |
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A school district contracts with a behavior analyst, Jessie, to provide services to a child who is engaging in highly disruptive behavior in class. After completing a functional assessment with the child, Jessie is contacted by the client’s parents who are furious that they were not notified regarding services. Which code standard has been violated?
a. 3.08: Responsibility to Client w/ 3rd Party Contracts
b. 3.09: Communicating with Stakeholders about 3rd Party Contracts |
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| b. 3.09: Communicating with Stakeholders about 3rd Party Contracts |
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Katerina is a BCBA working with clients in a center-based program. One client receives funding from the client’s school district. Recently, the school district representative has requested that the BCBA implement a speech therapy procedure as prescribed by the SLP. The BCBA has not received any training in the procedure, and there is no agreement for consultation with an SLP. Which element is of most concern?
a. 3.03: Accepting Clients
b. 3.02: Identifying Stakeholders
c. 3.05: Financial Agreements
d. 3.08: Responsibility to the Client with 3rd Party Contracts for Services |
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| d. 3.08: Responsibility to the Client with 3rd Party Contracts for Services |
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Midge is writing up an incident report at the center she works. She has written multiple reports with similar topographies of behavior in the last few weeks. She is considering an abbreviated description to reduce repetition. What code standard should she consider?
a. 3.07: 3rd Party Contracts
b. 3.10: Limitations of Confidentiality
c. 3.11: Documenting Professional Activity |
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| c. 3.11: Documenting Professional Activity |
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Baker is about to start services for toilet training a pre-school aged child. He has provided this service many times and does not anticipate any issues. What is his best course of action?
a. He can save time by only briefly mentioning limits of confidentiality
b. He should remain thorough in discussing limits of confidentiality |
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| b. He should remain thorough in discussing limits of confidentiality |
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Dylan is a BCBA who works on a multidisciplinary team at a public school. She presented the results of her behavior assessment and her recommendation that the client receive 2 hours per day of 1:1 support. The school administrator asks that the student receive full day 1:1 support, because he “is autistic” and the school could use the extra funding. What standard should Dylan consider?
a. 3.10: Limitations of Confidentiality
b. 3.11: Documenting Professional Activity
c. 3.12: Advocating for Appropriate Services
d. 3.13: Referrals |
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| c. 3.12: Advocating for Appropriate Services |
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Dylan is a BCBA who works on a multidisciplinary team at a public school. She presented the results of her behavior assessment and her recommendation that the client receive 2 hours per day of 1:1 support. The school administrator asks that the student receive full day 1:1 support, because he “is autistic” and the school could use the extra funding. What is the best course of action?
a. Recommend full day of services, as it is likely to be approved and would potentially benefit other students as well
b. Recommend the 2 hours per day, as this is what is appropriate for the client’s needs
c. Recommend half day of services, as there are likely some targets that can be worked on during the additional hours |
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| b. Recommend the 2 hours per day, as this is what is appropriate for the client’s needs |
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Tirzah is a BCBA who works with several adult clients at a local facility. Many of the adults that she works with have comorbid diagnoses, and some of their presenting concerns require other professionals to collaborate. Tirzah often requests additional services for these adults in conjunction with her services to help address non-behavior analytic concerns. What ethics standard should Tirzah consider?
a. 3.10: Limitations of Confidentiality
b. 3.11: Documenting Professional Activity
c. 3.13: Referrals |
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Olga is a BCBA who has a small caseload and is planning on traveling to an international conference. She will be unavailable for 2 weeks. Which code standard should she consider?
a. 3.14: Facilitating Continuity of Services
b. 3.15: Appropriately Discontinuing Services
c. 3.16: Appropriately Transitioning Services |
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| a. 3.14: Facilitating Continuity of Services |
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Olga is a BCBA who has a small caseload and is planning on traveling to an international conference. She will be unavailable for 2 weeks. What is her appropriate course of action?
a. Do not travel as BCBAs cannot leave an area for any extended time period while they have active cases
b. Draft a statement for parents that they will agree to pause service delivery entirely while Olga is traveling and ask that they sign it
c. Review continuity plan with caregivers and outline specifics including the specific length and means of communication during Olga’s travel |
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| c. Review continuity plan with caregivers and outline specifics including the specific length and means of communication during Olga’s travel |
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Susie is a BCBA and works as an independent consultant. She has been working with Adam, a now 4-year-old client for the last 1.5 years. Susie informs the family that she needs to move back home to help her mom out as she is very sick. What is the best course of action?
a. Facilitate transition to another service provider in which Susie provides appropriate support to minimize disruptions
b. Plan to fade and terminate services in a timely manner leading up to the Susie’s move date
c. Provide the family a list of service providers in the area that can begin services within a week of Susie leaving the area |
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| a. Facilitate transition to another service provider in which Susie provides appropriate support to minimize disruptions |
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Briellie is a BCBA whose professional experience has been working in early intervention settings. She received an inquiry from a parent whose child engages in severe regurgitation. Brielle is considering working with the client, because the client is a young age like her other clients. However, Brielle has no professional training, experience, or performance in the scope of regurgitation.
What Code element is this related to/is this a violation of?
a. 3.02 Identifying Stakeholders
b. 3.03 Accepting Clients
c. 3.04 Service Agreements
d. 3.07 Third-Party Contracts for Services |
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| b. 3.03 Accepting Clients |
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Toby has recently been asked to conduct a training session for a local group home. This training would need to be developed and implemented within the next month. During the initial request for the training, Toby provides fees for the training, including cost of development and implementation of the training. Shortly before Toby is to conduct the training, the group home makes an additional request which will increase the time requirement for Toby to prepare, so he updates the fee information and makes these available to the group home. What Code element is this related to/is this a violation of?
a. 3.01 Responsibility to Clients
b. 3.03 Accepting Clients
c. 3.05 Financial Agreements
d. 3.11 Documenting Professional Activity |
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| c. 3.05 Financial Agreements |
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A newly certified BCBA, who has been primarily working with home schooled children who demonstrate behaviors such as tantrums and task refusal, is contacted by a parent whose daughter has been suspended for three weeks due to severe aggression. The child is 8 years old, nonverbal, and engages in high rates of aggression at home as well. The BCBA has never dealt with behaviors of this magnitude before. Which code standard applies?
A. 3.01 Responsibility to Clients
B. 3.02 Identifying stakeholders
C. 3.03 Accepting Clients
D. 3.04 Service Agreement |
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| C. 3.03 Accepting Clients |
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A BCaBA provides services to a student in-home and in- school. The school often generates referrals to the BCaBA to get extra services for difficult students.
A student the BCaBA has been working with has been getting into trouble due to drug use, truancy, and verbal and physical aggression when she is present. So far, suggested interventions have not been fully implemented, both due to the truancy and to some lack of participation from the school staff.
At a meeting regarding the student, the principal states that the school cannot serve this child and is pushing for placement at an alternative school. Regarding the interests of the student, parents, and school staff, the BCaBA should (have) consider(ed) which code standard?
A. 3.01 Responsibility to Clients
B. 3.02 Identifying stakeholders
C. 3.03 Accepting Clients
D. 3.04 Service Agreement |
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| B. 3.02 Identifying stakeholders |
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If the BCaBA advocates for treatment in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE),
according to IDEA law, which code standard would they be observing?
A. 3.01 Responsibility to Clients
B. 3.02 Identifying stakeholders
C. 3.03 Accepting Clients
D. 3.04 Service Agreement |
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| A. 3.01 Responsibility to Clients |
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“If you have concerns about the practices of any of our therapists, please contact the
Clinical Supervisor, Dr. Reyes. If you believe a BCBA, BCaBA, or RBT has committed an ethical violation, you may report to the BACB Ethics Department here: https://www.bacb.com/ethics- information/reporting-to-ethics-department/”
Adding this statement to a service contract would be an example of adhering to which code standard?
A. 3.01 Responsibility to Clients
B. 3.04 Service Agreement
C. 3.05 Financial Agreements
D. 3.06 Consulting with Other Providers |
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| B. 3.04 Service Agreement |
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Elena is working with a 6-year-old with autism. In order to be successful in the
classroom, “writing his letters” has been targeted for acquisition. Over the last month, progress has been limited. An Occupational Therapist who works with another child in the classroom comments to Elena that the child is not holding their pencil correctly. Elena should:
A. Target “holding a pencil correctly” and delay working on writing letters
B. Advocate for the use of a laptop or other device on which the child can type
C. Refer the child to an OT to work on his grip and collaborate with her while she continues to work on related skills
D. Discharge the case due to lack of progress |
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Definition
| C. Refer the child to an OT to work on his grip and collaborate with her while she continues to work on related skills |
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A BCBA is approached by an organization which operate several group homes for children and adults with disabilities. They want to consult with the BCBA for behavioral services for several of their residents. While some of the adults are considered competent adults, others have legal guardians, and the adolescents in the group homes also have parents or guardians responsible for their care.When drafting an individual service agreement for any of the competent adults in these group homes, which code standard must the BCBA consider?
A. 3.07 Third-Party Contracts for Services
B. 3.08 Responsibility to the Client w/ Third- Party Contracts for Services
C. 3.09 Communicating w/ Stakeholders About Third-Party Contracted Services
D. 3.10 Limitations of Confidentiality |
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Definition
A. 3.07 Third-Party Contracts for Services
*competent adults* |
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The BCBA recommends including residents in the planning and preparation of meals,
and offers to write task analyses for cooking and train the staff on teaching acquisition skills effectively. The group home manager states that residents cannot cook in the group home and insists that the BCBA write a time-out program for repetitive questions. Which code standard applies?
A. 3.07 Third-Party Contracts for Services
B. 3.08 Responsibility to the Client w/ Third- Party Contracts for Services
C. 3.09 Communicating w/ Stakeholders About Third-Party Contracted Services
D. 3.10 Limitations of Confidentiality |
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| B. 3.08 Responsibility to the Client w/ Third- Party Contracts for Services |
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Detailed session notes, data, and monthly/ annual summary reports which detail our interventions and related progress are required according to which code standard?
A. 3.11 Documenting Professional Activity B. 3.12 Advocating for Appropriate Service
C. 3.13 Referrals
D. 3.14 Facilitating Continuity of Services |
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Definition
| A. 3.11 Documenting Professional Activity |
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A BCBA has a friend and colleague who is a psychiatrist. When a client may benefit from
psychiatric services, the BCBA recommends this professional, as they are familiar with their work, know them personally, and can vouch for them. What is this BCBA’s ethical responsibility in this regard?
A. To refrain from referring to another provider with which they may have a multiple relationship
B. To only refer to professionals they know and trust
C. To only refer to other behavioral providers
D. To disclose any relationship with referred providers to the client |
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Definition
| D. To disclose any relationship with referred providers to the client |
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A BCBA gets a referral for a 5-year-old with autism. The child has been recently diagnosed, and has no expressive language, little receptive language/listener-responding, and engages in tantrums and aggressive behavior at home and at school. The BCBA feels this child needs 40 hours a week of intensive ABA services in order to meet their needs. However, the BCBA also knows that the child’s insurance provider is likely to approve only 20 hours a week, so they write their recommendation to request 20 hours per week. Which code standard applies?
A. 3.11 Documenting Professional Activity B. 3.12 Advocating for Appropriate Service
C. 3.13 Referrals
D. 3.14 Facilitating Continuity of Services |
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Definition
| B. 3.12 Advocating for Appropriate Service |
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Term
Johnny is a BCBA. Johnny has started working with a new client. The client is living with his sister. After talking to the sister and her providing consent to begin the functional assessment, Johnny learns that the biological mother is the actual legal guardian. Since the sister has already signed the consent forms, Johnny keeps going with the functional assessment. What ethical standard is being violated?
A. 3.01: Responsibility to Clients
B. 3.02: Identifying Stakeholders
C. 3.03: Accepting Clients
D. 3.04: Service Agreement
E. 3.05: Financial Agreements |
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Definition
| B. 3.02: Identifying Stakeholders |
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Janelle is a BCBA. Janelle is just beginning services with a new family. During the initial meetings, Janelle reviews the clients/ stakeholders rights and responsibilities with the family. What ethics standard does this speak to?
A. 3.01: Responsibility to Clients
B. 3.02: Identifying Stakeholders
C. 3.03: Accepting Clients
D. 3.04: Service Agreement
E. 3.05: Financial Agreements |
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Definition
| D. 3.04: Service Agreement |
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Gary is a BCBA with years of experience working with children diagnosed with Autism. He has accepted a job as the clinical supervisor at a residential program for Adults with PWS. What ethics standard does this speak to?
A. 3.01: Responsibility to Clients
B. 3.02: Identifying Stakeholders
C. 3.03: Accepting Clients
D. 3.04: Service Agreement
E. 3.05: Financial Agreements |
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Definition
| C. 3.03: Accepting Clients |
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Johnny has been working on a case where the client is receiving state plan Medicaid. The mother recently got a new job resulting in both a significant increase in salary, but also a loss of Medicaid funding. What ethics standard does this speak to?
A. 3.01: Responsibility to Clients
B. 3.02: Identifying Stakeholders
C. 3.03: Accepting Clients
D. 3.04: Service Agreement
E. 3.05: Financial Agreements |
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Definition
| E. 3.05: Financial Agreements |
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Katherine arrives at a scheduled visit and can smell marijuana and notes that the parent seems “different” Katherine tells the mother that she needs to call it in. What ethics standard does this speak to?
A. 3.01: Responsibility to Clients
B. 3.02: Identifying Stakeholders
C. 3.03: Accepting Clients
D. 3.04: Service Agreement
E. 3.05: Financial Agreements |
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Definition
| A. 3.01: Responsibility to Clients |
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Term
The Marijuana mother protests stating that she was never told about this whole mandated reporter thing. When Katherine reviews the file, she notes that the parents initials were typed in all the sections for the client rights and responsibilities. What ethics standard does this speak to?
A. 3.01: Responsibility to Clients
B. 3.02: Identifying Stakeholders
C. 3.03: Accepting Clients
D. 3.04: Service Agreement
E. 3.05: Financial Agreements |
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Definition
| D. 3.04: Service Agreement |
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Janelle is a BCBA working with a foster family. She notes that the two foster children eat in a separate area than the foster parents and their bio kids. When asked, the foster parents say, “they are really messy eaters and it grosses our kids out”. Janelle explains to the parents how inappropriate this is. What ethics standard does this speak to?
A. 3.01: Responsibility to Clients
B. 3.02: Identifying Stakeholders
C. 3.03: Accepting Clients
D. 3.04: Service Agreement
E. 3.05: Financial Agreements |
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| A. 3.01: Responsibility to Clients |
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Term
Julie is a BCBA who was recently contacted by the Agency for Persons with Autism regarding contracting for services to include identifying appropriate funding and placement levels for clients engaging in high intensity problem behaviors. Before accepting, Julie meets with the representative to clarify her role and her responsibilities. What ethics standard does this speak to?
A. 3.06: Consulting With Other Providers
B. 3.07: Third-Party Contracts for Services
C. 3.08: Responsibility to the Client With Third-Party Contracts for Services
D. 3.09: Communicating With Stakeholders About Third-Party Contracted Services
E. 3.10: Limitations of confidentiality |
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Definition
| B. 3.07: Third-Party Contracts for Services |
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Julie is a BCBA who was recently contacted by the Agency for Persons with Autism regarding contracting for services to include identifying appropriate funding and placement levels for clients engaging in high intensity problem behaviors. During one of her observations, a client approaches and states he has been cheeking his meds and is going to kill himself. What ethics standard does this speak to?
A. 3.06: Consulting With Other Providers
B. 3.07: Third-Party Contracts for Services
C. 3.08: Responsibility to the Client With Third-Party Contracts for Services
D. 3.09: Communicating With Stakeholders About Third-Party Contracted Services
E. 3.10: Limitations of confidentiality |
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Definition
| E. 3.10: Limitations of confidentiality |
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Term
Julie is a BCBA who was recently contacted by the Agency for Persons with Autism regarding contracting for services to include identifying appropriate funding and placement levels for clients engaging in high intensity problem behaviors. When reviewing one of her write ups, the APA representative tells Julie to increase the Matrix level so there is more funding. Julie is NOT in agreement with this recommendation. What ethics standard does this speak to?
A. 3.06: Consulting With Other Providers B. 3.07: Third-Party Contracts for Services
C. 3.08: Responsibility to the Client With Third-Party Contracts for Services
D. 3.09: Communicating With Stakeholders About Third-Party Contracted Services
E. 3.10: Limitations of confidentiality |
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Definition
| C. 3.08: Responsibility to the Client With Third-Party Contracts for Services |
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Term
Maria is a BCBA assessing a potential new client. Maria recognizes right away that the client needs 15-20 hours per week, but she only has time for 3-5 hours per week. She submits a funding request for 4 hours per week. What ethics standard does this speak to?
A. 3.11: Documenting professional activity
B. 3.12: Advocating for appropriate services
C. 3.13: Referrals
D. 3.14: Facilitating continuity of services |
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Definition
| B. 3.12: Advocating for appropriate services |
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Maria is a BCBA supervising an RBT. While reviewing the RBT’s client contact notes, she sees a gradual decrease in the quality of the contact note. The RBT is no longer consistently including all the elements outlined and required by the funder. Maria notes that if the notes were audited, the funder would attempt to recoup billing. What ethics standard does this speak to?
A. 3.11: Documenting professional activity
B. 3.12: Advocating for appropriate services
C. 3.13: Referrals
D. 3.14: Facilitating continuity of services |
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Definition
| A. 3.11: Documenting professional activity |
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Term
Maria is a BCBA who just found out that her aging parent had a stroke and she will need to care for them on an almost full-time basis. Maria tells the family and provides them with a list of providers and identifies ones she is familiar or friendly with. What ethics standard does this speak to?
A. 3.11: Documenting professional activity
B. 3.12: Advocating for appropriate services
C. 3.13: Referrals
D. 3.14: Facilitating continuity of services |
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Maria is a BCBA who just found out that her aging parent had a stroke and she will need to care for them on an almost full-time basis. Maria calls the family and tells them she can no longer provide services due to a family emergency. What ethics standard does this speak to?
A. 3.11: Documenting professional activity
B. 3.12: Advocating for appropriate services
C. 3.13: Referrals
D. 3.14: Facilitating continuity of services |
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Definition
| D. 3.14: Facilitating continuity of services |
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Term
Maria is a BCBA who has been working a case for 5 years. The parents have been concerned for a while about the lack of progress over the past few months and how “comfortable” Maria seems to be in the home. They finally ask that she stops coming to the house. What ethics standard does this speak to?
A. 3.09: Communicating With Stakeholders About Third-Party Contracted Services
B. 3.14: Facilitating continuity of services
C. 3.15: Appropriately discontinuing services
D. 3.16: Appropriately transitioning services |
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Definition
| C. 3.15: Appropriately discontinuing services |
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Term
Eli is a BCBA who recently began working with Lila. During a recent session, Eli meets with the babysitter who sees Lila about 1-2 times per week. The babysitter makes several recommendations for changes to the treatment plan. Eli makes several of these changes prior to consulting with the family.
What’s the best course of action?
A. Do not interview anyone besides the family who interacts with the client as their insights are irrelevant
B. Interview the family for suggestions they have regarding programming and implement an equal number of suggestions from each party
C. Discuss with the family any potential changes to the program and prioritize the input of the client and family first |
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Definition
| C. Discuss with the family any potential changes to the program and prioritize the input of the client and family first |
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Kalyn receives a referral to take on a client who will need 3-4 hours of BCBA services a week. Kalyn has a nearly full caseload already and can only take clients that need 1 hour or less a week. What is the best course of action?
A. Refer the client to a BCBA who is competent and has time in their schedule to provide appropriate service
delivery.
B.Take the case and work overtime because it will show her supervisors how dedicated she is.
C.Take the case and only provide 1 hour of services a week. |
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Definition
Refer the client to a BCBA who is competent and has time in their schedule to provide appropriate service
delivery. |
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Term
A school asks parents to hire a behavior analyst to assist Kate (a 6- year-old) in the classroom due to various deficits and challenging behaviors which are causing her to fall behind socially and academically. The behavior analyst and the parents sign a contract. The school has a contract simply allowing the BCBA to enter the school and to be in the classroom. The behavior analyst asks the teachers to help out with data collection, but they refuse and constantly remind the behavior analyst that helping Kate is the BCBAs job and they don’t have anything to do with it. What’s the best course of action?
A. Refuse to work in the school if the teacher doesn’t agree to collecting data
B. Review the agreements with all parties and clarify roles in writing
C. Continue to request the teacher collects data and report the failure to
cooperate to the parents |
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| B. Review the agreements with all parties and clarify roles in writing |
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Term
Yin is contracted by the school district to provide services to Kellen in his classroom. Despite his progress, Kellen still engages in some problem behavior during the day. The school wants to move Kellen to a separate special education classroom and Yin is certain Kellen’s progress will be lost if this is the case. What is the related code element in this scenario?
A. 3.07 Third-Party Contract for Services
B. 3.08 Responsibility to the Client with Third-Party Contracts for Services
C. 3.09 Communication with Stakeholders about Third-Party Contracted Services |
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| B. 3.08 Responsibility to the Client with Third-Party Contracts for Services |
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Term
Dylan is a BCBA who works on a multidisciplinary team at a public school. She presented the results of her behavior assessment and her recommendation that the client receive 2 hours per day of 1:1 support. The school administrator asks that the student receive full day 1:1 support, because he “is autistic” and the school could use the extra funding. What’s the best course of action?
A. Recommend the 2 hours per day, as this is what is appropriate for the client’s needs
B. Recommend half day of services, as there are likely some targets that can be worked on during the additional hours
C. Recommend full day of services, as it is likely to be approved and would potentially benefit other students as well |
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| A. Recommend the 2 hours per day, as this is what is appropriate for the client’s needs |
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Olga is a BCBA who has a small caseload and who recently earned her PhD. An international ABA organization has reached out to her,
asking if she would be willing to travel to present at a three-week long prestigious international conference. What’s the best course of action?
A. Review continuity plan with caregivers and outline specifics including the specific length and means of communication during Olga’s travel
B. Do not travel as BCBAs cannot leave an area for any extended time period while they have active cases
C. Draft for parents a statement that they will agree to pause service delivery entirely while Olga is traveling and ask that they sign it |
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Definition
| A. Review continuity plan with caregivers and outline specifics including the specific length and means of communication during Olga’s travel |
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Term
While April is doing a parent training meeting with Lucas’ mom, she reports that they often withhold food from him until he starts to behavior appropriately. Sometimes it will take a couple days but he always “gets back in line” eventually. April tells Lucas’ mom this is not an appropriate procedure but doesn’t report it because mom promises not to do it again and she doesn’t want to lose Lucas as a client. This is an ethical violation of which code element:
A. 3.01 Responsibility to Clients
B. 3.04 Service Agreements
C. 3.07 Third-Party Contracts for Service |
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| A. 3.01 Responsibility to Clients |
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Term
Kara is a BCBA providing services at school to Lucas, a 6- year-old who also receives occupational therapy services. The OT reaches out to Kara one day at school and asks to see his behavior treatment plan so Kara and the OT can collaborate on goals. Kara thinks this is a great idea, but Lucas’ parents have not given informed consent for Kara to share the plan with any other service providers or stakeholders. What is the best course of action?
A. Give the OT the treatment plan and ask Lucas’ parents after (They are usually pretty laid back about those kinds
of things).
B. Tell the OT the general goals she is working on but wait to give her the full treatment plan until she gets consent
C. Get consent from Lucas’ parents before providing the treatment plan and collaborating. |
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| C. Get consent from Lucas’ parents before providing the treatment plan and collaborating. |
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Term
Muriel is a BCBA working in a center-based program. The family of one client has received funding from the client’s school district as a result of litigation. The school district has contracted with the ABA center to pay for services. Recently, the school district representative has requested that the BCBA implement a speech therapy procedure as prescribed by an SLP. The BCBA has not received any training on the procedure and there is no agreement for consultation with an SLP. What code
element is this related to?
A. 3.07 Third-Party Contract for Services
B. 3.08 Responsibility to the Client with Third-Party Contracts for Services
C. 3.09 Communicating with Stakeholders about Third-Party Contracts for Services |
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| A. 3.07 Third-Party Contract for Services |
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Term
Briellie is a BCBA whose professional experience has been working in early intervention settings. She received an inquiry from a parent whose child engages in severe regurgitation. Brielle is considering working with the client, because the client is a young age like her other clients. However, Brielle has no professional training, experience, or performance in the scope of regurgitation. What Code element is this related to/is this a violation of?
A. 3.07 Third-Party Contracts for Services
B. 3.02 Identifying Stakeholders
C. 3.03 Accepting Clients
D. 3.04 Service Agreements |
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| C. 3.03 Accepting Clients |
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Term
Rick is working with a client whose parents are going through a divorce. He was sent a court order to testify about the client’s and parents’ participation in behavior services. Rick never told his client’s parents when they started services nor when he received the court order that he would have to share personal information when compelled by a court of law. This is a violation of what code element?
A. 3.02 Identifying Stakeholders
B. 3.04 Service Agreement
C. 3.10 Limitations of Confidentiality
D. 3.11 Documenting Professional Activity |
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Definition
| C. 3.10 Limitations of Confidentiality |
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Term
Tirzah is a BCBA who works with several adult clients at a local facility. Many of the adults that she works with have comorbid diagnoses, and some of their presenting concerns require other professionals to collaborate. Tirzah often requests additional services for these adults in conjunction with her services to help address non-behavior analytic concerns. What’s the best course of action?
A. Refer clients to only the best providers based on Tirzah’s experience
B. Provide a standard set of referrals and list of providers for all clients
as most benefit from the same services
C. Ensure multiple providers are listed if possible and disclose any relationships |
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| C. Ensure multiple providers are listed if possible and disclose any relationships |
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Term
When creating daily session notes, Helen copies and pastes from the previous session and changes the date each day. She works on the same goals each day and many of the sessions look the same. What code element is this a violation of?
A. 3.04 Service Agreements
B. 3.10 Limitations of Confidentiality
C. 3.11 Documenting Professional Activity D. 3.12 Advocating for Appropriate Services |
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Definition
| C. 3.11 Documenting Professional Activity |
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Term
Kim is just starting services with Dillon whose parents are divorced. Kim makes sure both parents are clear on what services will be provided, where they will provided, and what her obligation will be to each of them while Dillon is receiving services. What Code element is this related to?
A.3.03 Accepting Clients
B.3.05 Financial Agreements
C.3.02 Identifying Stakeholders
D.3.06 Consulting with Other Professionals |
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Definition
| C.3.02 Identifying Stakeholders |
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Term
Gwen is working with a client providing behavior services with goals to work on independent living skills. The client is struggling with fine motor skills involved in getting dressed, tying shoes, holding utensils. Gwen makes a referral for her client’s parents to get occupational therapy services. What code element is this most closely related to?
A.3.04 Service Agreements
B.3.06 Consulting with Other Providers C.3.10 Limitations of Confidentiality D.3.11 Documenting Professional Activity |
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Definition
| B.3.06 Consulting with Other Providers |
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Term
Alejandro is conducting a training at a group home and signed a contract with a detailed invoice. One week before the training the manager asks Alejandro to increase the training time by two hours. Alejandro updates the invoice and mails it to the group home manager after the training is completed. What could Alejandro do to not violate the ethics code?
a. Call the manager, review the updated invoice and request his signature before the training.
b. Give the manager an updated invoice when he arrives to the training.
c. He should not change the scope of services once the initial invoice was signed.
d. He should include the additional training for free since the fee was already agreed upon. |
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Definition
| a. Call the manager, review the updated invoice and request his signature before the training. |
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Term
Maggie’s mom hired a BA to help manage her behavior in the classroom. The BA and parents signed a contract. The school is not on the contract but has a separate agreement allowing the BA into the class. The BA asks the teacher to collect data, but he refuses. The teacher states that the BA was hired to help Maggie; it isn’t his job to take data.What Code element is this related to?
3.07 Third-Party Contracts for Services
3.11 Documenting Professional Activity
3.13 Referrals
3.15 Appropriately Discontinuing Services |
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| 3.07 Third-Party Contracts for Services |
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Term
Miranda was just hired as the first BCBA at a school, the role is evolving and therefore specific responsibilities are not yet clearly defined. Given this information, how should Miranda proceed?
a. Create a broad contract so that there is adequate flexibility as the role evolves throughout the year.
b. Ensure that the contract details the responsibilities and the services to be provided as understood by all parties, Miranda should update the contact when the scope or responsibilities change (and review the contract with administration).
c. A contract is not needed until the role is more clearly defined. |
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| b. Ensure that the contract details the responsibilities and the services to be provided as understood by all parties, Miranda should update the contact when the scope or responsibilities change (and review the contract with administration). |
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Pedro is a BCBA that works with Mohave, a 4-year-old girl. Mohave’s mom asked for a referral for an OT. Pedro’s sister is an OT who works with children Mohave’s age. Which ethics standard should Pedro consider?
3.08: Responsibility to the Client with Third-Party Contracts for Services
3.13: Referrals
3.14 Facilitating Continuity of Services
3.12 Advocating for Appropriate Services |
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Tara has been working with Chelsea who has met all of her treatment goals. Tara decides treatment is no longer needed and terminates services. Caregivers are pleased with the results but surprised by the abrupt ending and have questions about maintenance and next steps. What Code element is this related to/is this a violation of?
3.15 Appropriately Discontinuing Services
3.12 Advocating for Appropriate Services
3.14 Facilitating Continuity of Services
3.16 Appropriately Transitioning Services |
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Definition
| 3.15 Appropriately Discontinuing Services |
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Term
Byron is a BCBA who decided to abruptly move out of state and did not give adequate notice to his employer. In his resignation letter, Byron informs management that all of his files and graphs are up to date on the company drive but he would no longer be able to provide services. Which ethics standard is being violated?
3.11 Documenting Professional Activity
3.12 Advocating for Appropriate Service
3.16: Appropriately Transitioning Services
3.15: Appropriately Discontinuing Services |
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Definition
| 3.15: Appropriately Discontinuing Services |
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Term
Jerome has served his clients for the last 2 year. However, he will be moving out of state at the end of the year. He has multiple colleagues available who may be able to take on his cases. Which code standard is of most concern?
a. 3.14: Facilitating Continuity of Services
b. 3.15: Appropriately Discontinuing Services
c. 3.16: Appropriately Transitioning Service |
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Definition
| c. 3.16: Appropriately Transitioning Service |
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Term
Tobias is attending a workshop on supervision. He is excited to meet with a group of other behavior analysts in supervising roles and hopes to share information about his supervisees and get feedback on ways he could better provide training and support. What is Tobias’ best course of action?
a. Mention supervisees by name to find others have worked with the same individuals
b. Provide details on work setting and supervisees only when necessary to ask a specific question to professionals running the workshop
c. Do not disclose identifying information about supervisees and be respectful of their rights when discussing supervision and training |
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Definition
| c. Do not disclose identifying information about supervisees and be respectful of their rights when discussing supervision and training |
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Term
A behavior analyst is providing a talk at a national conference on verbal behavior. After the talk, a member of the audience asks the behavior analyst how they could establish mands with their 4-year-old client to reduce problem behavior. The behavior analyst asks about the results of functional assessments and begins providing some suggested procedures to try with the 4-year-old. Which code standard does this violate?
a. 5.01: Protecting Rights
b. 5.02:Confidentiality in Public Statements
c. 5.03: Public Statements by Behavior Analysts
d. 5.04: Public Statements by Others |
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| c. 5.03: Public Statements by Behavior Analysts |
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Term
Marguerite has training as both a BCBA and a speech language pathologist. She provides both services and is creating a pamphlet to market these services at her ABA clinic. She includes information on both services in the pamphlet. What is her best course of action?
a. She can discuss both freely as she is credentialed to provide both services
b. Keep descriptions of each set of services on separate pamphlets such that they are easy to distinguish
c. Include the statement “These interventions are not behavioral in nature and are not covered by my BACB certification” with descriptions of SLP services |
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Definition
| c. Include the statement “These interventions are not behavioral in nature and are not covered by my BACB certification” with descriptions of SLP services |
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Term
Jonah has been working with a teenager named Samuel for several years. Samuel has made vast improvements, including developing near typical communicative repertoire and significant reduction in aggression. Since Samuel has made incredible progress, Jonah believes a testimonial from his caregivers would be the perfect addition to his company's website and asks Samuel's mother to write one. Has Jonah violated a code, and if so, which one?
a. Yes. 5.07: Soliciting Testimonials from Current Clients for Advertising
b. Yes. 5.08: Using Testimonials from Former Clients for Advertising
c. No |
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Definition
| a. Yes. 5.07: Soliciting Testimonials from Current Clients for Advertising |
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Term
Ernie has started asking his former clients to provide testimonials for his website. What should Ernie do during this process?
a. Clarify how the testimonials will be used
b. Refrain from disclosing any information about their relationship
c. Only post the statement and nothing else
d. All of the above |
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Definition
| a. Clarify how the testimonials will be used |
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Term
Valentina is a BCBA but she also manages the social media accounts of the ABA agency for which she works. Valentina regularly takes pictures of the clients engaged in fun activities at the agency and obtains written consent to post these photos on the agency webpage. She also regularly posts the photos on the other social media platforms for which the agency has accounts. Given that each family provides written consent for each photo used on their website, she does not additionally obtain consent to post on social media channels. Which standard has Valentina violated, if any?
a. 5.09: Using Testimonials for Nonadvertising Purposes
b. 5.10: Social Media Channels and Websites
c. 5.11: using Digital Content in Public Statements |
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Definition
| b. 5.10: Social Media Channels and Websites |
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Term
Amara is a BCBA preparing for a guest lecture at a local university. Her colleague, Bruce, has asked Amara to come and speak to Bruce's students about ABA and how it can benefit others. While putting together her presentation, Amara thinks it would be helpful to include brief testimonials from former clients about how they have benefitted from services in the past. What standard should she consider?
a. 5.09 Using Testimonials for Nonadvertising Purposes
b. 5.10 Social Media Channels and Websites
c. 5.11 Using Digital Content in Public Statements |
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Definition
| a. 5.09 Using Testimonials for Nonadvertising Purposes |
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Term
Antoine is going to conduct research with his clients related to the most effective way to teach new skills. He begins the study without reviewing relevant guidelines because he did research once in college. What is his best course of action?
a. Ask a colleague who regularly conducts research to check that the research meets all relevant laws, regulations, and organizational requirements before proceeding
b. Review the relevant laws, regulations, and organizational requirements for conducting research before proceeding and review any actions taken thus far to ensure they are consistent with these
c. Review the relevant laws, regulations, and organizational requirements for conducting research prior to submitting for publication and rerun components as needed to meet these |
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Definition
| b. Review the relevant laws, regulations, and organizational requirements for conducting research before proceeding and review any actions taken thus far to ensure they are consistent with these |
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Term
Gregis providing support for several dogs in an animal shelter. While working with them, they realize that the dogs would make excellent candidates for a new procedure they have been developing. He has checked that this would not violate any regulations regarding animal research and begins training staff on the procedures to be used. Has Greg violated a code, if so which?
a. 6.01 Conforming with Lows and Regulations
b. 6.02 Research Review |
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Definition
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Term
Tipper is conducting research on reducing extinction bursts. The BCBA overseeing one of the clients mentions to Tipper that her client’s other programs appear to be suffering due to the focus on the research sessions. Which standard is this related to?
a. 6.02 Research Review
b. 6.03 Research in Service Delivery
c. 6.04 Informed Consent in Research
d. 6.05 Confidentiality in Research |
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Definition
| b. 6.03 Research in Service Delivery |
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Term
Percy conducted research on improving toilet training for children overnight. After obtaining consent, and passing through committee approval, the research was conducted. It was successful, and Percy wants to write it up for publication, but the parents change their mind and do not want their data published. What is Percy’s best course of action?
a. He may publish because consent to participate was signed
b. He may withhold future services until parents consent to share information
c. He may not share the data unless he receives consent |
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Definition
| c. He may not share the data unless he receives consent |
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Term
BCBA Julio works for the school board of his local county. School administrators want Julio to conduct research on the effectiveness of behavioral protocols that have been implemented with students of a local elementary school. The results of the research will impact the amount of funding the county receives for behavioral support programs. The administrators have offered a large cash incentive for Julio to conduct the study. Which standard is most related?
a. 6.05 Confidentiality in Research
b. 6.06 Competence in Conducting Research
c. 6.07 Conflict of Interest in Research and publication |
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Definition
| c. 6.07 Conflict of Interest in Research and publication |
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Term
Julia conducts research with a team at her company before moving out of state. Her work typically would fit the role of 2nd Author. But after she moves they do not stay in contact, and the paper is published without her name. Which standard is this related to?
a. 6.08 Appropriate Credit
b. 6.09 Plagiarism |
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Definition
| a. 6.08 Appropriate Credit |
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Term
Audrey is doing a final review of her presentation for a big ABA conference where she will introduce initial results of her research. Audrey has already submitted the data and materials to the conference, but as she is comparing the graphs to her raw data she notices that two data points have been inverted and do not match the raw data. What is the best course of action?
a. Withdrawal from the conference
b. Do nothing, this isn’t a peer-reviewed journal article
c. Immediately correct the graphs to show the accurate data points and resubmit the presentation to ensure the accurate version is provided on the conference website.
d. Make a note to review the data more fully and adjust the graphs after the presentation but before submission for publication |
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Definition
| c. Immediately correct the graphs to show the accurate data points and resubmit the presentation to ensure the accurate version is provided on the conference website. |
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Term
Ally has worked as a behavior analyst for the last 18 years. As a result she has worked with a very large number of clients and has published several research articles. After keeping physical paperwork and documents for such a long time in her locked filing cabinet she decides it is time to operate in the 21st century! She empties her filing cabinet of any documentation of clients who are not currently active and shreds all the documentation. What is the best course of action?
a. Only destroy physical copies of records after retaining for the longest required duration or making electronic copies if appropriate
b. Do not ever destroy documents containing identifying information. Obtain appropriate long-term storage
c. Destroy documents for all records related to participants that are no longer clients. Maintain a schedule twice yearly for this |
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Definition
| a. Only destroy physical copies of records after retaining for the longest required duration or making electronic copies if appropriate |
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Term
Louis is conducting research on turnover rates in large clinics offering behavior analytic services. He has conducted similar research in the past and some were published in a peer-reviewed journal. As part of his current study, Louis includes several excerpts from his previously published work without citation. What Code element is this related to/is this a violation of?
a. 6.08 Appropriate Credit
b. 6.09 Plagiarism
c. 6.10 Documentation and Data Retention d. 6.11 Accuracy and Use of Data |
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Definition
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Term
Kayleigh is a behavior analyst working at an autism center. Kayleigh wants to investigate the effect of using a mirror while working on articulation and replicate a study that she just read on this topic. During Kayleigh’s coursework she did not conduct a thesis nor have any mentored research projects, however she has extensively studied the process and relevant guidelines. What Code element is this related to?
a. 6.01 Conforming wit Laws and Regulations in Research
b. 6.06 Competence in Conducting Research
c. 6.07 Obtain a supervisor before proceeding with any research
d. 6.08 Appropriate Credit |
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Definition
| b. 6.06 Competence in Conducting Research |
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Term
Tobias is attending a workshop on supervision. He is excited to meet with a group of other behavior analysts in supervising roles and hopes to share information about his supervisees and get feedback on ways he could better provide training and support. What is Tobias’ best course of action?
a. Mention supervisees by name to find others have worked with the same individuals
b. Provide details on work setting and supervisees only when necessary to ask a specific question to professionals running the workshop
c. Do not disclose identifying information about supervisees and be respectful of their rights when discussing supervision and training |
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Definition
| c. Do not disclose identifying information about supervisees and be respectful of their rights when discussing supervision and training |
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Term
A behavior analyst is providing a talk at a national conference on verbal behavior. After the talk, a member of the audience asks the behavior analyst how they could establish mands with their 4-year-old client to reduce problem behavior. The behavior analyst asks about the results of functional assessments and begins providing some suggested procedures to try with the 4-year-old. Which code standard does this violate?
a. 5.01: Protecting Rights
b. 5.02:Confidentiality in Public Statements
c. 5.03: Public Statements by Behavior Analysts
d. 5.04: Public Statements by Others |
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Definition
| c. 5.03: Public Statements by Behavior Analysts |
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Term
Marguerite has training as both a BCBA and a speech language pathologist. She provides both services and is creating a pamphlet to market these services at her ABA clinic. She includes information on both services in the pamphlet. What is her best course of action?
a. She can discuss both freely as she is credentialed to provide both services
b. Keep descriptions of each set of services on separate pamphlets such that they are easy to distinguish
c. Include the statement “These interventions are not behavioral in nature and are not covered by my BACB certification” with descriptions of SLP services |
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Definition
| c. Include the statement “These interventions are not behavioral in nature and are not covered by my BACB certification” with descriptions of SLP services |
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Term
Jonah has been working with a teenager named Samuel for several years. Samuel has made vast improvements, including developing near typical communicative repertoire and significant reduction in aggression. Since Samuel has made incredible progress, Jonah believes a testimonial from his caregivers would be the perfect addition to his company's website and asks Samuel's mother to write one. Has Jonah violated a code, and if so, which one?
a. Yes. 5.07: Soliciting Testimonials from Current Clients for Advertising
b. Yes. 5.08: Using Testimonials from Former Clients for Advertising
c. No |
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Definition
| a. Yes. 5.07: Soliciting Testimonials from Current Clients for Advertising |
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Term
Ernie has started asking his former clients to provide testimonials for his website. What should Ernie do during this process?
a. Clarify how the testimonials will be used
b. Refrain from disclosing any information about their relationship
c. Only post the statement and nothing else
d. All of the above |
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Definition
| a. Clarify how the testimonials will be used |
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Term
Valentina is a BCBA but she also manages the social media accounts of the ABA agency for which she works. Valentina regularly takes pictures of the clients engaged in fun activities at the agency and obtains written consent to post these photos on the agency webpage. She also regularly posts the photos on the other social media platforms for which the agency has accounts. Given that each family provides written consent for each photo used on their website, she does not additionally obtain consent to post on social media channels. Which standard has Valentina violated, if any?
a. 5.09: Using Testimonials for Nonadvertising Purposes
b. 5.10: Social Media Channels and Websites
c. 5.11: using Digital Content in Public Statements |
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Definition
| b. 5.10: Social Media Channels and Websites |
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Term
Amara is a BCBA preparing for a guest lecture at a local university. Her colleague, Bruce, has asked Amara to come and speak to Bruce's students about ABA and how it can benefit others. While putting together her presentation, Amara thinks it would be helpful to include brief testimonials from former clients about how they have benefitted from services in the past. What standard should she consider?
a. 5.09 Using Testimonials for Nonadvertising Purposes
b. 5.10 Social Media Channels and Websites
c. 5.11 Using Digital Content in Public Statements |
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Definition
| a. 5.09 Using Testimonials for Nonadvertising Purposes |
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Term
Antoine is going to conduct research with his clients related to the most effective way to teach new skills. He begins the study without reviewing relevant guidelines because he did research once in college. What is his best course of action?
a. Ask a colleague who regularly conducts research to check that the research meets all relevant laws, regulations, and organizational requirements before proceeding
b. Review the relevant laws, regulations, and organizational requirements for conducting research before proceeding and review any actions taken thus far to ensure they are consistent with these
c. Review the relevant laws, regulations, and organizational requirements for conducting research prior to submitting for publication and rerun components as needed to meet these |
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Definition
| b. Review the relevant laws, regulations, and organizational requirements for conducting research before proceeding and review any actions taken thus far to ensure they are consistent with these |
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Term
Gregis providing support for several dogs in an animal shelter. While working with them, they realize that the dogs would make excellent candidates for a new procedure they have been developing. He has checked that this would not violate any regulations regarding animal research and begins training staff on the procedures to be used. Has Greg violated a code, if so which?
a. 6.01 Conforming with Lows and Regulations
b. 6.02 Research Review |
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Definition
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Term
Tipper is conducting research on reducing extinction bursts. The BCBA overseeing one of the clients mentions to Tipper that her client’s other programs appear to be suffering due to the focus on the research sessions. Which standard is this related to?
a. 6.02 Research Review
b. 6.03 Research in Service Delivery
c. 6.04 Informed Consent in Research
d. 6.05 Confidentiality in Research |
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Definition
| b. 6.03 Research in Service Delivery |
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Term
Percy conducted research on improving toilet training for children overnight. After obtaining consent, and passing through committee approval, the research was conducted. It was successful, and Percy wants to write it up for publication, but the parents change their mind and do not want their data published. What is Percy’s best course of action?
a. He may publish because consent to participate was signed
b. He may withhold future services until parents consent to share information
c. He may not share the data unless he receives consent |
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Definition
| c. He may not share the data unless he receives consent |
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Term
BCBA Julio works for the school board of his local county. School administrators want Julio to conduct research on the effectiveness of behavioral protocols that have been implemented with students of a local elementary school. The results of the research will impact the amount of funding the county receives for behavioral support programs. The administrators have offered a large cash incentive for Julio to conduct the study. Which standard is most related?
a. 6.05 Confidentiality in Research
b. 6.06 Competence in Conducting Research
c. 6.07 Conflict of Interest in Research and publication |
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Definition
| c. 6.07 Conflict of Interest in Research and publication |
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Term
Julia conducts research with a team at her company before moving out of state. Her work typically would fit the role of 2nd Author. But after she moves they do not stay in contact, and the paper is published without her name. Which standard is this related to?
a. 6.08 Appropriate Credit
b. 6.09 Plagiarism |
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Definition
| a. 6.08 Appropriate Credit |
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Term
Audrey is doing a final review of her presentation for a big ABA conference where she will introduce initial results of her research. Audrey has already submitted the data and materials to the conference, but as she is comparing the graphs to her raw data she notices that two data points have been inverted and do not match the raw data. What is the best course of action?
a. Withdrawal from the conference
b. Do nothing, this isn’t a peer-reviewed journal article
c. Immediately correct the graphs to show the accurate data points and resubmit the presentation to ensure the accurate version is provided on the conference website.
d. Make a note to review the data more fully and adjust the graphs after the presentation but before submission for publication |
|
Definition
| c. Immediately correct the graphs to show the accurate data points and resubmit the presentation to ensure the accurate version is provided on the conference website. |
|
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Term
Ally has worked as a behavior analyst for the last 18 years. As a result she has worked with a very large number of clients and has published several research articles. After keeping physical paperwork and documents for such a long time in her locked filing cabinet she decides it is time to operate in the 21st century! She empties her filing cabinet of any documentation of clients who are not currently active and shreds all the documentation. What is the best course of action?
a. Only destroy physical copies of records after retaining for the longest required duration or making electronic copies if appropriate
b. Do not ever destroy documents containing identifying information. Obtain appropriate long-term storage
c. Destroy documents for all records related to participants that are no longer clients. Maintain a schedule twice yearly for this |
|
Definition
| a. Only destroy physical copies of records after retaining for the longest required duration or making electronic copies if appropriate |
|
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Term
Louis is conducting research on turnover rates in large clinics offering behavior analytic services. He has conducted similar research in the past and some were published in a peer-reviewed journal. As part of his current study, Louis includes several excerpts from his previously published work without citation. What Code element is this related to/is this a violation of?
a. 6.08 Appropriate Credit
b. 6.09 Plagiarism
c. 6.10 Documentation and Data Retention d. 6.11 Accuracy and Use of Data |
|
Definition
|
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Term
Kayleigh is a behavior analyst working at an autism center. Kayleigh wants to investigate the effect of using a mirror while working on articulation and replicate a study that she just read on this topic. During Kayleigh’s coursework she did not conduct a thesis nor have any mentored research projects, however she has extensively studied the process and relevant guidelines. What Code element is this related to?
a. 6.01 Conforming wit Laws and Regulations in Research
b. 6.06 Competence in Conducting Research
c. 6.07 Obtain a supervisor before proceeding with any research
d. 6.08 Appropriate Credit |
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Definition
| b. 6.06 Competence in Conducting Research |
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Term
Tobias is attending a workshop on supervision. He is excited to meet with a group of other behavior analysts in supervising roles and hopes to share information about his supervisees and get feedback on ways he could better provide training and support. What is Tobias’ best course of action?
a. Mention supervisees by name to find others have worked with the same individuals
b. Provide details on work setting and supervisees only when necessary to ask a specific question to professionals running the workshop
c. Do not disclose identifying information about supervisees and be respectful of their rights when discussing supervision and training |
|
Definition
| c. Do not disclose identifying information about supervisees and be respectful of their rights when discussing supervision and training |
|
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Term
A behavior analyst is providing a talk at a national conference on verbal behavior. After the talk, a member of the audience asks the behavior analyst how they could establish mands with their 4-year-old client to reduce problem behavior. The behavior analyst asks about the results of functional assessments and begins providing some suggested procedures to try with the 4-year-old. Which code standard does this violate?
a. 5.01: Protecting Rights
b. 5.02:Confidentiality in Public Statements
c. 5.03: Public Statements by Behavior Analysts
d. 5.04: Public Statements by Others |
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Definition
| c. 5.03: Public Statements by Behavior Analysts |
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Term
Marguerite has training as both a BCBA and a speech language pathologist. She provides both services and is creating a pamphlet to market these services at her ABA clinic. She includes information on both services in the pamphlet. What is her best course of action?
a. She can discuss both freely as she is credentialed to provide both services
b. Keep descriptions of each set of services on separate pamphlets such that they are easy to distinguish
c. Include the statement “These interventions are not behavioral in nature and are not covered by my BACB certification” with descriptions of SLP services |
|
Definition
| c. Include the statement “These interventions are not behavioral in nature and are not covered by my BACB certification” with descriptions of SLP services |
|
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Term
Jonah has been working with a teenager named Samuel for several years. Samuel has made vast improvements, including developing near typical communicative repertoire and significant reduction in aggression. Since Samuel has made incredible progress, Jonah believes a testimonial from his caregivers would be the perfect addition to his company's website and asks Samuel's mother to write one. Has Jonah violated a code, and if so, which one?
a. Yes. 5.07: Soliciting Testimonials from Current Clients for Advertising
b. Yes. 5.08: Using Testimonials from Former Clients for Advertising
c. No |
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Definition
| a. Yes. 5.07: Soliciting Testimonials from Current Clients for Advertising |
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Term
Ernie has started asking his former clients to provide testimonials for his website. What should Ernie do during this process?
a. Clarify how the testimonials will be used
b. Refrain from disclosing any information about their relationship
c. Only post the statement and nothing else
d. All of the above |
|
Definition
| a. Clarify how the testimonials will be used |
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Term
Valentina is a BCBA but she also manages the social media accounts of the ABA agency for which she works. Valentina regularly takes pictures of the clients engaged in fun activities at the agency and obtains written consent to post these photos on the agency webpage. She also regularly posts the photos on the other social media platforms for which the agency has accounts. Given that each family provides written consent for each photo used on their website, she does not additionally obtain consent to post on social media channels. Which standard has Valentina violated, if any?
a. 5.09: Using Testimonials for Nonadvertising Purposes
b. 5.10: Social Media Channels and Websites
c. 5.11: using Digital Content in Public Statements |
|
Definition
| b. 5.10: Social Media Channels and Websites |
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Term
Amara is a BCBA preparing for a guest lecture at a local university. Her colleague, Bruce, has asked Amara to come and speak to Bruce's students about ABA and how it can benefit others. While putting together her presentation, Amara thinks it would be helpful to include brief testimonials from former clients about how they have benefitted from services in the past. What standard should she consider?
a. 5.09 Using Testimonials for Nonadvertising Purposes
b. 5.10 Social Media Channels and Websites
c. 5.11 Using Digital Content in Public Statements |
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Definition
| a. 5.09 Using Testimonials for Nonadvertising Purposes |
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Term
Antoine is going to conduct research with his clients related to the most effective way to teach new skills. He begins the study without reviewing relevant guidelines because he did research once in college. What is his best course of action?
a. Ask a colleague who regularly conducts research to check that the research meets all relevant laws, regulations, and organizational requirements before proceeding
b. Review the relevant laws, regulations, and organizational requirements for conducting research before proceeding and review any actions taken thus far to ensure they are consistent with these
c. Review the relevant laws, regulations, and organizational requirements for conducting research prior to submitting for publication and rerun components as needed to meet these |
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Definition
| b. Review the relevant laws, regulations, and organizational requirements for conducting research before proceeding and review any actions taken thus far to ensure they are consistent with these |
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Term
Henrietta wants to use a video of her client sessions in a conference presentation on prompt-fading. Which code standard should she consider?
A. 5.08: Using Testimonials from Former Clients for Advertising
B. 5.09: Using Testimonials for Nonadvertising Purposes
C. 5.10: Social Media Channels and Websites
D. 5.11: Using Digital Content in Public Statements |
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Definition
| D. 5.11: Using Digital Content in Public Statements |
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Term
Which of these examples would require IRB or RRC approval?
A. Using an ABA design to prove to school staff the effectiveness of a token economy in the classroom
B. Conducting a functional analysis to determine the function of a child’s screaming behavior
C. Using a concurrent chain procedure to assess student’s preferences for positive vs negative reinforcement in
order to increase the use of such choice assessments in the field.
D. Using single- vs concurrent- operant reinforcer assessment in order to compare the relative and absolute reinforcer value of stimuli for a client |
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Definition
C. Using a concurrent chain procedure to assess student’s preferences for positive vs negative
reinforcement in order to increase the use of such choice assessments in the field. |
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Term
Khloi has decided to evaluate an intervention to reduce aggressive behavior in one of her clients, with the hopes of publication. Aggression is on the rise, and the student is in danger of expulsion at school, but Khloi had intended on collecting baseline data for two more weeks. Khloi should:
A. Continue collecting baseline data
B. Convince the school not to expel the student
C. Start the intervention immediately, even if it means abandoning the study
D. Start the intervention, but treat the data as if it were baseline data. |
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Definition
| C. Start the intervention immediately, even if it means abandoning the study |
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Term
Dr. Mixon has developed a language skills assessment and curriculum which is available for purchase. He and his graduate students conduct several studies evaluating its effectiveness. When submitting these for publication, Dr. Mixon discloses his financial interests in the success of this curriculum. Dr Mixon is adhering to:
A. 6.05: Confidentiality in Research
B. 6.06: Competence in Conducting Research
C. 6.07: Conflict of Interest in Research and Publication
D. 6.08: Appropriate Credit |
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Definition
| C. 6.07: Conflict of Interest in Research and Publication |
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Term
Sherine is supervising Anton toward certification. Anton proposes an evaluation of a BST approach to teach staff how to conduct a new language assessment and curriculum. Sherine works with Anton to choose the specific targets, experimental design, and data collection methods.
The training is highly effective, and Sherine believes it is worthy of publication. She reaches out to a colleague, Daniel, to assist them in writing up their study for submission, and he agrees. In which order should the authors be listed on this paper, given their contributions?
A. Anton, Sherine, Daniel
B. Daniel, Sherine, Anton
C. Sherine, Anton, Daniel
D. Sherine, Daniel, Anton |
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Definition
| A. Anton, Sherine, Daniel |
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Term
A BCBA researcher who confirms BACB rules, legal requirements, and institutional requirements regarding how long records and data must be stored and retained and in what form is adhering to which code standard?
A. 6.05: Confidentiality in Research
B. 6.06: Competence in Conducting Research
C. 6.10: Documentation and Data Retention in Research
D. 6.11: Accuracy and Use of Data |
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Definition
| C. 6.10: Documentation and Data Retention in Research |
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Term
Jerry, a BCBA has been asked to present at a local provider fair. Jerry describes what behavior analysis services should look like and how important parental or stakeholder participation is to the success of services. Jerry also states that extinction is always better than punishment based interventions.
What ethics standard does this speak too?
A. 5.01: Protecting the Rights of Clients, Stakeholders, Supervisees, and Trainees
B. 5.02: Confidentiality in Public Statements
C. 5.03: Public Statements by Behavior Analysts
D. 5.04: Public Statements by Others
E. 5.05: Use of Intellectual Property |
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Definition
| C. 5.03: Public Statements by Behavior Analysts |
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Term
Jerry’s company has been asked to present at a local provider fair to describe what ABA is and how to get services started. Several of the administrators state how ABA is the only effective treatment for ASD and other diagnoses and disabilities.
What ethics standard does this speak to?
A. 5.01: Protecting the Rights of Clients, Stakeholders, Supervisees, and Trainees
B. 5.02: Confidentiality in Public Statements
C. 5.03: Public Statements by Behavior Analysts
D. 5.04: Public Statements by Others
E. 5.05: Use of Intellectual Property |
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Definition
| D. 5.04: Public Statements by Others |
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Term
Jerry, a BCBA has been asked to present at a local provider fair. Jerry describes what behavior analysis services should look like and how important parental or stakeholder participation is to the success of services. Jerry presents some data for three of his clients. Jerry forgot to ask the parents for one of his clients if they would consent to allow Jerry to show that client’s data.
What ethics standard does this speak too?
A. 5.01: Protecting the Rights of Clients, Stakeholders, Supervisees, and Trainees
B. 5.02: Confidentiality in Public Statements
C. 5.03: Public Statements by Behavior Analysts
D. 5.04: Public Statements by Others
E. 5.05: Use of Intellectual Property |
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Definition
| A. 5.01: Protecting the Rights of Clients, Stakeholders, Supervisees, and Trainees |
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Term
Krystal is a BCBA and a licensed Aromatherapist. On her website she describes behavioral services, accepted funding sources, her fee schedules and how to enroll in services.
She also has included testimonials from former clients.
What ethics standard should Krystal be considering ?
A. 5.06: Advertising Nonbehavioral Services
B. 5.07: Soliciting Testimonials from Current Clients for Advertising
C. 5.08: Using Testimonials from Former Clients for Advertising
D. 5.09: Using Testimonials for Nonadvertising Purposes
E. 5.10: Social Media Channels and Websites
F. 5.11: Using Digital Content in Public Statements |
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Definition
| C. 5.08: Using Testimonials from Former Clients for Advertising |
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Term
Krystal is a BCBA and a licensed Aromatherapist. On her website she describes behavioral services, accepted funding sources, her fee schedules and how to enroll in services.
She also has links to her aroma therapy products which are described “behaviorally active”
What ethics standard should Krystal be considering ?
A. 5.06: Advertising Nonbehavioral Services
B. 5.07: Soliciting Testimonials from Current Clients for Advertising
C. 5.08: Using Testimonials from Former Clients for Advertising
D. 5.09: Using Testimonials for Nonadvertising Purposes
E. 5.10: Social Media Channels and Websites
F. 5.11: Using Digital Content in Public Statements |
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Definition
| A. 5.06: Advertising Nonbehavioral Services |
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Jerry is a BCBA that owns his own company. The company is fairly large resulting in Jerry having to hire several administrative staff. One of the administrative staff wanted to demonstrate their initiative and asked several of the parents to complete a survey when they pick up the kids that they then posted online to drum up business. What ethics standard should be considered?
A. 5.06: Advertising Nonbehavioral Services
B. 5.07: Soliciting Testimonials from Current Clients for Advertising
C. 5.08: Using Testimonials from Former Clients for Advertising
D. 5.09: Using Testimonials for Nonadvertising Purposes
E. 5.11: Using Digital Content in Public Statements |
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Vlad is a BCBA and part time yogi providing in home services for young children diagnosed with ASD. Vlad wants to study the effects of diaphragmatic breathing on rates of stereotypy. Vlad begins introducing this breathing technique when his clients start rocking. Vlad has conducted animal research, but no research with human participants.
What ethics standard does Vlad need to consider?
A. 6.01: Conforming With Laws and Regulations in Research
B. 6.02: Research Review
C. 6.04: Informed Consent in Research
D. 6.05: Confidentiality in Research |
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Vlad is a BCBA and part time yogi providing in home services for young children diagnosed with ASD. Vlad wants to study the effects of diaphragmatic breathing on rates of stereotypy. Vlad begins introducing this breathing technique when his clients start rocking.
Vlad notes that for all of his “participants”, stereotypy has increased and there have been increases in some problem behaviors as well. Vlad suspects this is just the extinction burst.
What ethics standard does Vlad need to consider?
A. 6.01: Conforming With Laws and Regulations in Research
B. 6.02: Research Review
C. 6.03: Research in Service Delivery
D. 6.04: Informed Consent in Research |
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Vlad is a BCBA and part time yogi providing in home services for young children diagnosed with ASD. Vlad wants to study the effects of diaphragmatic breathing on rates of stereotypy. Vlad begins introducing this breathing technique when his clients start rocking.
When Vlad was in undergrad and grad school, he only observed but NEVER participated in any research projects
What ethics standard does Vlad need to consider?
A. 6.03: Research in Service Delivery
B. 6.04: Informed Consent in Research
C. 6.05: Confidentiality in Research
D. 6.06: Competence in Conducting Research |
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Tiffany wants to conduct a study on Differential Outcomes Effects as an extension of her now deceased mentor’s work. Tiffany “borrows” heavily from a manuscript that her mentor was getting ready to submit for publication prior to his passing.
What ethics standard does Tiffany need to consider?
A. 6.07: Conflict of Interest in Research and Publication
B. 6.08: Appropriate Credit
C. 6.09: Plagiarism
D. 6.10: Documentation and Data Retention in Research
E. 6.11: Accuracy and Use of Data |
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Tiffany is conducting a study on Differential Outcomes Effects. She has several new research assistants that want to impress her. During several “team” meetings, Tiffany has lamented about how she would like to demonstrate more conclusive results than previous publications where the research was mixed regarding the actual effects of DOE.
What ethics standard does Tiffany need to consider?
A. 6.07: Conflict of Interest in Research and Publication
B. 6.08: Appropriate Credit
C. 6.09: Plagiarism
D. 6.10: Documentation and Data Retention in Research
E. 6.11: Accuracy and Use of Data |
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| E. 6.11: Accuracy and Use of Data |
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Tiffany is conducting a study on Differential Outcomes Effects. She has several new research assistants that want to impress her. During several “team” meetings, Tiffany has stated how the files are a mess and how she can barely close and lock the file cabinets. Several of these new research assistants were not present for the ethics training covering ethics standard 2.05 on documentation protection and disposal.
What ethics standard does Tiffany need to consider?
A. 6.07: Conflict of Interest in Research and Publication
B. 6.08: Appropriate Credit
C. 6.09: Plagiarism
D. 6.10: Documentation and Data Retention in Research
E. 6.11: Accuracy and Use of Data |
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| D. 6.10: Documentation and Data Retention in Research |
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Vlad is a BCBA and part time yogi providing in home services for young children diagnosed with ASD. Vlad wants to study the effects of diaphragmatic breathing on rates of stereotypy. Vlad begins introducing this breathing technique when his clients start rocking. Vlad had initially been given approval by a research review committee to conduct a study on time-based schedules and stereotypy.
What ethics standard does Vlad need to consider?
A. 6.01: Conforming With Laws and Regulations in Research
B. 6.02: Research Review
C. 6.04: Informed Consent in Research
D. 6.05: Confidentiality in Research |
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A BCaBA worked in the home of a child with autism. They received another job offer, but needed to start on short notice. The BCaBA told the family with one week’s notice they would no longer provide services to the client. The BCaBA violated which ethics standard?
3.06: consulting with other providers
3.10: limitation of confidentiality
3.13: referrals
3.15: appropriately discontinuing services |
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3.15: appropriately discontinuing services
In this scenario, there is a planned service disruption, as the BCaBA knows that they will be leaving and thus, no longer providing services. The BCaBA did not arrange for continuity of care, but instead left the family and client without services. An appropriate plan may have involved a referral or consultation with other provider, however these were not explicitly violated in this scenario. |
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Pat provides in-home services to an individual and has received an offer to attend a doctoral program to further her education. After accepting the offer, Pat will only have two months before she will need to leave the case. Given this scenario, which ethics standard should she consider?
3.04: service agreement
3.10: limitation of confidentiality
3.12: advocating for appropriate services
3.16: appropriately transitioning services |
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3.16: appropriately transitioning services
Ethics standard 3.16: Appropriately Transitioning Services states that behavior analysts include the circumstances for transitioning the client to another behavior analyst in the service agreement. Behavior analysts also effectively manage transitions by providing a written plan with necessary activities, dates, and those responsible and reviewing the plan through the transition. Furthermore, behavior analysts take appropriate steps to minimize service disruptions, which may involve collaborating with other relevant service providers. In this scenario, given the amount of time that Pat has before she must leave the case, one of her priorities should be to ensure that she transitions the case to another qualified individual. Ethics standard 3.04: Service Agreement states that behavior analysts sign, update, and review detailed service agreements that specify the scope of services, responsibilities of all parties, ethical obligations, and complaint procedures. This scenario does not explicitly mention a potential issue with the service agreement. Ethics standard 3.12: Advocating for Appropriate Services states that behavior analysts educate clients and stakeholders about and advocate for both evidence-based assessments and evidence-based behavior-change intervention procedures. This example does not indicate that this ethics standard is not being considered. Ethics standard 3.10: Limitations of Confidentiality states that behavior analysts inform clients and stakeholders of the limitations on maintaining confidentiality at the onset of the professional relationship and whenever information disclosures are required. This scenario does not describe any confidentiality issues. |
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William provides in-home services to an individual with severe problem behavior. However, he has plans to attend a conference and will be out of town for two weeks. Given this, which ethics standard should the behavior analyst consider?
3.01: responsibility to clients
3.14: facilitating continuity of services
3.15: appropriately discontiuing services
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3.14: facilitating continuity of services
Ethics standard 3.14: Facilitating Continuity of Services states that behavior analysts must act in the client’s best interest to avoid service interruption or discontinuations. If there is either a planned or unplanned interruption of services, the behavior analyst must make, communicate, and document timely efforts to facilitate service continuity for all relevant parties. In this scenario, the behavior analyst should plan for another provider (usually within the same organization) to step in while the assigned behavior analyst is away. Ethics standard 3.06: Consulting with Other Providers states that behavior analysts arrange for consultation and referrals to other providers when appropriate and in their client’s best interest but obtain informed consent before doing so. Furthermore, behavior analysts should comply with applicable requirements concerning the law, regulations, contracts, and organization and funder policies. This scenario does not seem to warrant reaching out to another provider. Ethics standard 3.15: Appropriately Discontinuing Services states that behavior analysts identify the circumstances for discontinuing services in the service agreement. These circumstances include the client meeting all goals, not benefitting from services, unresolved harmful conditions, the recipient requesting discontinuation, stakeholder noncompliance with service, or loss of service funding. Behavior analysts must also provide a plan for discontinuing services to the client or relevant stakeholders, document acknowledgment, review it, and document all steps. Given that the behavior analyst will only be away two weeks, discontinuing services does not seem warranted. Ethics standard 3.16: Appropriately Transitioning Services states that behavior analysts include the circumstances for transitioning the client to another behavior analyst in the service agreement. Behavior analysts also effectively manage transitions by providing a written plan with necessary activities, dates, and those responsible and reviewing the plan through the transition. Furthermore, behavior analysts take appropriate steps to minimize service disruptions, which may involve collaborating with other relevant service providers. Given that the behavior analyst will only be away two weeks, transitioning services does not seem warranted. |
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Leslie provides in-home services to an individual who engages in severe problem behavior. She receives news that requires her to move out of state. Due to planning and running services, Leslie forgot to inform the family. The week before she relocates and ends services, she provides the family with copies of all programs and the recent data. Given this scenario, which ethics standard is being violated?
3.04: service agreement
3.12: advocating for appropriate services
3.13: referrals
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3.16: appropriately transitioning services
This scenario exemplifies a violation of ethics standard 3.16: Appropriately Transitioning Services, which states that behavior analysts include the circumstances for transitioning the client to another behavior analyst in the service agreement. Behavior analysts also effectively manage transitions by providing a written plan with necessary activities, dates, and those responsible and reviewing the plan through the transition. Furthermore, behavior analysts take appropriate steps to minimize service disruptions, which may involve collaborating with other relevant service providers. In this example, Leslie failed to follow the appropriate steps to transition the case to another qualified provider, including letting the family know ahead of time that she would be stepping away from the case. Ethics standard 3.04: Service Agreement states that behavior analysts sign, update, and review detailed service agreements that specify the scope of services, responsibilities of all parties, ethical obligations, and complaint procedures. There is no indication that the service agreement was not signed, updated, or reviewed. Ethics standard 3.13: Referrals states that when behavior analysts make referrals, they base them on the needs of the client and relevant stakeholders, make referrals to multiple providers when available, and disclose to the client and stakeholders any relationships with potential providers and any fees or incentives. Furthermore, behavior analysts must document all potential referrals and follow up with the client and stakeholders. This example does not exemplify an ethical violation related to referrals. Ethics standard 3.12: Advocating for Appropriate Services states that behavior analysts educate clients and stakeholders about and advocate for both evidence-based assessments and evidence-based behavior-change intervention procedures. This scenario does not exemplify a violation of this ethics standard. |
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During a team meeting with teachers and other support professionals, one teacher expresses concern that positive reinforcement will reduce the client’s intrinsic motivation. The BCBA discusses the benefits of strategic use of reinforcement and fade-out plans to ensure responding remains at desirable levels. Which ethics standard is the BCBA observing?
5.01: protecting the rights of clients, stakeholders, supervisees, and trainees
5.02: confidentiality in public statements
5.03: public statements by behavior analysis
5.04: public statements by others |
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5.01: protecting the rights of clients, stakeholders, supervisees, and trainees
Ethics standard 5.01, Protecting the Rights of Clients, Stakeholders, Supervisees, and Trainees, states that behavior analysts protect the client by prioritizing rights, and protecting confidentiality in all public forums. The client has a right to effective treatment that maximizes the benefits of our service. In this example, the BCBA is explaining the benefits of the proposed treatment and a plan to fade treatment. She was adhering to standard 5.01 to protect the rights of the client. Ethics standard 5.02, Confidentiality in Public Statements, states that the behavior analyst protects the client’s confidentiality and strives to prevent the accidental sharing of client information. |
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Belinda, a BCBA, is in a team meeting and her supervisee states that a client was not speaking before treatment and now, with use of PECS, is speaking in complete sentences. Belinda knows this is untrue—the client was able to vocalize several words prior to treatment. Which ethics standard should Belinda consider?
5.03: public statements by behavior analysis
5.04: public statements by others
5.01: protecting the rights of clients, stakeholders, supervisees, and trainees
5.02: confidentiality in public statements |
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5.04: public statements by others
Ethics standard 5.04, Public Statements by Others, states that behavior analysts are responsible for making an effort to correct or prevent others from making inaccurate or misleading statements about our professional activities or products. In this example, the BCBA’s supervisee made a false statement about a client’s abilities before and after treatment. This violated ethics standard 5.04. Ethics standard 5.03, Public Statements by Behavior Analysis, refers to the behavior analyst's responsibility to ensure their own statements regarding their professional activities are truthful and do not mislead others. |
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Deja, a BCBA, just started at a new company that wants to develop a parent training module. She has a copy of a presentation used by her previous company and gives it to her supervisor suggesting they use it for their purposes. What standard may apply?
5.03: public statements by behavior analysis
5.04: public statements by others
5.05: use of intellectual property |
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5.05: use of intellectual property
Ethics Standard 5.05, Use of Intellectual Property, states that behavior analysts will know and comply with intellectual property laws. In this example, the BCBA is violating Ethics Standard 5.05 by attempting to use a copy of a presentation from another company for her current company's purposes. Ethics standard 5.03, Public Statements by Behavior Analysts, refers to the behavior analyst’s responsibility to ensure their own statements regarding their professional activities are truthful and do not mislead others. Ethics standard 5.04, Public Statements by Others, states that behavior analysts are responsible for making the effort to correct or prevent others from making inaccurate or misleading statements about our professional activities or products. |
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A behavior analyst is at a talk by a well-established individual who gives presentations stating that good behavior analysis only uses positive reinforcement. The behavior analyst knows this is not a completely accurate statement and is considering saying something. Which ethics standard should the behavior analyst consider in this scenario?
5.01: protecting the rights of clients, stakeholders, supervisees, and trainees
5.02: confidentiality in public statements
5.04: public statements by others
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5.04: public statements by others
5.04: Public Statements by Others states that behavior analysts have a responsibility to make reasonable efforts to prevent others (e.g., employers, marketers, clients, stakeholders) from making deceptive statements concerning their professional activities or products. The behavior analyst in the scenario should consider this as they decide if they need to say something to the presenter regarding their incorrect statements. 5.01: Protecting the Rights of Clients, Stakeholders, Supervisees, and Trainees refers to the instruction that behavior analysts prioritize and take appropriate steps to protect their clients’ rights in public statements. This scenario does not mention specific clients being named or referred to, so this standard is not applicable. 5.02: Confidentiality in Public Statements instructs behavior analysts to protect the confidentiality of their clients, students, supervisees and trainees and to make efforts to avoid accidental disclosures. Disclosure of this type of information is not referenced in this scenario. 5.06: Advertising Nonbehavioral Services states that behavior analysts may not advertise non behavioral services as behavioral services and must clearly specify if they provide nonbehavioral services. No services are being advertised in this scenario. |
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A behavior analyst is presenting at a conference and using slides and graphs from another individual’s work. While listening and watching the slides, the behavior analyst also notices that none of the material is being cited. Given this scenario, which ethics standard is being violated?
5.01: protecting the rights of clients, stakeholders, supervisees, and trainees
5.02: confidentiality in public statements
5.04: public statements by others
5.06: advertising nonbehavioral services |
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5.04: public statements by others
5.04: Public Statements by Others states that behavior analysts have a responsibility to make reasonable efforts to prevent others (e.g., employers, marketers, clients, stakeholders) from making deceptive statements concerning their professional activities or products. The slides being presented are not be accurately cited, which is an example of an ethical violation as behavior analysts are expected to take appropriate steps to prevent misrepresentation of information. 5.01: Protecting the Rights of Clients, Stakeholders, Supervisees, and Trainees refers to the instruction that behavior analysts prioritize and take appropriate steps to protect their clients’ rights in public statements. This scenario does not mention specific clients being named or referred to, so this standard is not applicable. 5.02: Confidentiality in Public Statements instructs behavior analysts to protect the confidentiality of their clients, students, supervisees and trainees and to make efforts to avoid accidental disclosures. Disclosure of this type of information is not referenced in this scenario. 5.06: Advertising Nonbehavioral Services states that behavior analysts may not advertise non behavioral services as behavioral services and must clearly specify if they provide nonbehavioral services. No services are being advertised in this scenario. |
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A company providing behavior services requested client testimonials upon discharge. One client provided a testimonial and then, seeing that their statement was on the website, asked the company to remove it. Which ethics standard applies in this example?
5.07: soliciting testimonials from current clients for advertising
5.08: using testimonials from former clients for advertising
5.09: using testimonials for nonadvertising purposes |
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5.08: using testimonials from former clients for advertising
Ethics standard 5.08, Using Testimonials from Former Clients for Advertising, states that behavior analysts may obtain testimonials from former clients provided clients are aware of where and how the testimonial will be used, of any risks involved, and of their right to rescind their statement at any time. Analysts must also state the relationship between the behavior analyst and client, and whether the testimonial was solicited or unsolicited. This example applies to ethics standard 5.08 as the client was unaware of how the testimonial would be used and wanted to remove it. Ethics standard 5.07, Soliciting Testimonials from Current Clients for Advertising, states that behavior analysts may not obtain testimonials from current clients. Ethics standard 5.09, Using Testimonials for Nonadvertising Purposes, states that testimonials from former and current clients may be used for purposes other than advertising such as fundraising and grant applications. |
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Hailey works for a large company that collects feedback surveys from former clients. The clients are told the information is used for the company to see where they need to improve services. Which ethics standard applies in this example?
5.07: soliciting testimonials from current clients for advertising
5.08: using testimonials from former clients for advertising
5.09: using testimonials for nonadvertising purposes |
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5.09: using testimonials for nonadvertising purposes
Ethics standard 5.09, Using Testimonials for Nonadvertising Purposes, states that testimonials from former and current clients may be used for purposes other than advertising, such as fundraising and grant applications. In this example, the company is using testimonials from former clients for feedback and to improve services which complies with ethics standard 5.09. Ethics standard 5.07 and Ethics standard 5.08 refer to using client testimonials for advertising purposes, which was not the intent in this situation. Testimonials for advertising can only be obtained from former clients. |
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Liam works in a residential setting. His client’s mother wants to send pictures by way of Liam’s social media account so he can then share them with her son, his client. Which code element applies in this situation?
5.10: social media channes and websites
5.11: using digital content in public statements |
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5.10: social media channes and websites
Ethics standard 5.10, Social Media Channels and Websites, states that behavior analysts do not share personal social media channels with clients and must be aware of risks and certain considerations when sharing client information on professional sites. In this example, the behavior analyst would be violating ethics standard 5.10 if he allowed his client’s mother access to his personal social media. Ethics standard 5.11, Using Digital Content in Public Statements, addresses the issues around sharing digital content containing client information in a public forum. |
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A behavior analyst is creating a social media campaign to raise money for their clinic. They have been informed that customer testimonials are powerful in helping to generate donations. The behavior analyst knows a few clients who would be perfect for writing testimonials. Which ethics standard should the behavior analyst consider?
5.02: confidentiality in public statements
5.05: use of intellectual property
5.07: soliciting testimonials from current clients for advertising
5.11: using digital content in public statements |
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5.07: soliciting testimonials from current clients for advertising
According to standard 5.07: Soliciting Testimonials from Current Clients for Advertising, the behavior analyst must not use testimonials for advertising. In the given scenario, the behavior analyst is thinking of using a customer testimonial so they should absolutely consult with standard 5.07. 5.02: Confidentiality in Public Statements instructs behavior analysts to protect the confidentiality of their clients, students, supervisees and trainees and to make efforts to avoid accidental disclosures. Disclosure of this type of information is not referenced in this scenario. According to standard 5.05: Use of Intellectual Property, the behavior analyst must be sure to provide appropriate citation if using another person’s work, also not relevant to this scenario. 5.11: Using Digital Content in Public Statements addresses the issues around sharing digital content containing client information in a public forum; no client information is mentioned in this scenario. |
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A behavior analyst is watching a presentation and notices a slide that perfectly diagrams a complicated concept. They decide to take a picture of it in case they want to use it in their own practice. Which ethics standard should the behavior analyst consider?
5.02: confidentiality in public statements
5.05: use of intellectual property
5.06: advertising nonbehavioral services
5.11: using digital content in public statements |
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5.05: use of intellectual property
The behavior analyst has taken someone else’s electronic property by taking a picture of the slide. According to 5.05: Use of Intellectual Property, the behavior analyst must be sure to provide appropriate citation if using the slide. 5.02: Confidentiality in Public Statements instructs behavior analysts to protect the confidentiality of their clients, students, supervisees and trainees and to make efforts to avoid accidental disclosures. Disclosure of this type of information is not referenced in this scenario. 5.06: Advertising Nonbehavioral Services states that behavior analysts may not advertise nonbehavioral services as behavioral services and must clearly specify if they provide nonbehavioral services. No services are being advertised in this scenario. 5.11: Using Digital Content in Public Statements addresses the issues around sharing digital content containing client information in a public forum, no client information is mentioned in this scenario. |
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A behavior analyst who provides services for schools helps a middle-school student who later graduates from high-school. The student’s parents feel the behavior analyst played a large role in their child’s success and reach out to offer a testimonial regarding their service and its impact. Which ethics standard should the behavior analyst consider?
5.02: confidentiality in public statements
5.05: use of intellectual property
5.08: using testimonials from former clients for advertising |
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5.08: using testimonials from former clients for advertising
Standard 5.08: Using Testimonials from Former Clients for Advertising provides guidance on the process of testimonials from clients. The behavior analyst should reference this standard in the above scenario. 5.02: Confidentiality in Public Statements instructs behavior analysts to protect the confidentiality of their clients, students, supervisees and trainees and to make efforts to avoid accidental disclosures. Disclosure of this type of information is not referenced in this scenario. According to standard 5.05: Use of Intellectual Property the behavior analyst must be sure to provide appropriate citation if using another person’s work, also not relevant to this scenario. 5.11: Using Digital Content in Public Statements addresses the issues around sharing digital content containing client information in a public forum. No client information is mentioned in this scenario. |
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A behavior analyst works for a public school and provides occupational therapy. On their new website and brochures, they want to advertise that they provide both behavioral services and OT and explain how the two complement each other. Which ethics standard should the behavior analyst consider?
5.02: confidentiality in public statements
5.06: advertising nonbehavioral services
5.07: soliciting testimonials from current clients for advertising
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5.06: advertising nonbehavioral services
5.06: Advertising Nonbehavioral Services states that behavior analysts may not advertise nonbehavioral services as behavioral services and must clearly specify if they provide nonbehavioral services. The behavior analyst in this scenario is providing a nonbehavioral service (OT) and should ensure that their advertising of such is accurate. 5.02: Confidentiality in Public Statements instructs behavior analysts to protect the confidentiality of their clients, students, supervisees and trainees and to make efforts to avoid accidental disclosures. Disclosure of this type of information is not referenced in this scenario. According to standard 5.07: Soliciting Testimonials from Current Clients for Advertising, the behavior analyst must not use testimonials for advertising, also not relevant to this scenario. 5.11: Using Digital Content in Public Statements addresses the issues around sharing digital content containing client information in a public forum, no client information is mentioned in this scenario. |
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A behavior analyst helps a teenager learn social skills that allow them to find a job, and years later, a relationship. The individual contacts their former behavior analyst to thank them for their help and to offer a testimonial. Without providing any additional context on their relationship or how the testimonial was obtained, the behavior analyst posts the testimonial on their webpage. Given this scenario, which ethics standard is being violated?
5.02: confidentiality in public statements
5.05: use of intellectual property
5.08: using testimonials from former clients for advertising
5.11: using digital content in public statements |
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5.08: using testimonials from former clients for advertising
Standard 5.08: Using Testimonials from Former Clients for Advertising provides guidance on the process of testimonials from clients. The behavior analyst did not provide information on the details surrounding the testimonial as the standard instructs. 5.02: Confidentiality in Public Statements instructs behavior analysts to protect the confidentiality of their clients, students, supervisees and trainees and to make efforts to avoid accidental disclosures. Disclosure of this type of information is not referenced in this scenario. According to standard 5.05: Use of Intellectual Property the behavior analyst must be sure to provide appropriate citation if using another person’s work, also not relevant to this scenario. 5.11: Using Digital Content in Public Statements addresses the issues around sharing digital content containing client information in a public forum, no client information is mentioned in this scenario. |
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A behavior analyst is looking to make a new advertisement for their clinic. They approach a family about providing a testimonial in exchange for free services. Which ethics standard is being violated?
5.02: confidentiality in public statements
5.05: use of intellectual property
5.07: soliciting testimonials from current clients for advertising
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5.07: soliciting testimonials from current clients for advertising
According to standard 5.07: Soliciting Testimonials from Current Clients for Advertising, the behavior analyst must not use testimonials for advertising. In the given scenario, the behavior analyst violates this standard by using a testimony of a client in exchange for services. 5.02: Confidentiality in Public Statements instructs behavior analysts to protect the confidentiality of their clients, students, supervisees and trainees and to make efforts to avoid accidental disclosures. Disclosure of this type of information is not referenced in this scenario. According to standard 5.05: Use of Intellectual Property the behavior analyst must be sure to provide appropriate citation if using another person’s work, also not relevant to this scenario. 5.11: Using Digital Content in Public Statements addresses the issues around sharing digital content containing client information in a public forum. No client information is mentioned in this scenario. |
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A behavior analyst reads an article about a new procedure that has inspired them. To help communicate the new procedure, they decide to create a visual image to represent the steps of the procedure. The image accurately represents the procedure, but they do not place a citation or mention the original author and creator of the procedure. Which ethics standard is being violated?
5.02: confidentiality in public statements
5.05: use of intellectual property
5.06: advertising nonbehavioral services
5.11: using digital content in public statements |
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5.05: use of intellectual property
According to 5.05: Use of Intellectual Property the behavior analyst must be sure to provide an appropriate citation if using another person’s work. The behavior analyst does not cite their source; thus, this is a violation of standard 5.05. 5.02: Confidentiality in Public Statements instructs behavior analysts to protect the confidentiality of their clients, students, supervisees and trainees and to make efforts to avoid accidental disclosures. Disclosure of this type of information is not referenced in this scenario. 5.06: Advertising Nonbehavioral Services states that behavior analysts may not advertise non behavioral services as behavioral services and must clearly specify if they provide nonbehavioral services. No services are being advertised in this scenario. 5.11: Using Digital Content in Public Statements addresses the issues around sharing digital content containing client information in a public forum. No client information is mentioned in this scenario. |
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A behavior analyst who has also been trained to use meditation provides in-home services to individuals with developmental disabilities. They promote on their website the use of behavioral services combined with mediation to address several problem behaviors. Which ethics standard is being violated?
5.02: confidentiality in public statements
5.05: use of intellectual property
5.06: advertising nonbehavioral services
5.11: using digital content in public statements |
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5.06: advertising nonbehavioral services
5.06: Advertising Nonbehavioral Services states that behavior analysts may not advertise nonbehavioral services as behavioral services and must clearly specify if they provide nonbehavioral services. The behavior analyst in this scenario is providing a nonbehavioral service and should ensure that their advertising of such is accurate, which the behavior analyst has not done in this scenario. 5.02: Confidentiality in Public Statements instructs behavior analysts to protect the confidentiality of their clients, students, supervisees and trainees and to make efforts to avoid accidental disclosures. Disclosure of this type of information is not referenced in this scenario. According to standard 5.05: Use of Intellectual Property, the behavior analyst must be sure to provide an appropriate citation if using another person’s work, also not relevant to this scenario. 5.11: Using Digital Content in Public Statements addresses the issues around sharing digital content containing client information in a public forum. No client information is mentioned in this scenario. |
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A behavior analyst developed a new program to help young learners with developmental disabilities to read fluently. They want to make the program accessible to anyone interested by making an instructional video for their website and has a perfect client to demonstrate the procedure. Given this scenario, which ethics standard should the behavior analyst consider?
5.02: confidentiality in public statements
5.05: use of intellectual property
5.10: social media channels and websites
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5.10: social media channels and websites
5.10: Social Media Channels and Websites provides behavior analysts guidelines on issues with behavior analysts posting information on social media channels and websites, thus the behavior analyst should consider 5.10. 5.02: Confidentiality in Public Statements instructs behavior analysts to protect the confidentiality of their clients, students, supervisees and trainees and to make efforts to avoid accidental disclosures when making public statements. Disclosure of this type of information is not referenced in this scenario. 5.05: Use of Intellectual Property states the behavior analyst must be sure to provide appropriate citation if using another person’s work, also not relevant to this scenario. 6.03: Research in Service Delivery provides guidance on the use of research in practice, not referenced in this example. |
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A family of an individual who receives services from a clinic are overwhelmed by their child’s success. They know the clinic is planning a fundraiser and offer to make a testimonial to support the clinic. Which ethics standard should the clinic analysts consider?
5.02: confidentiality in public statements
5.05: use of intellectual property
5.09: using testimonials for non-advertising purposes
6.03: research in service delivery |
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5.09: using testimonials for non-advertising purposes
5.09: Using Testimonials for Non-Advertising Purposes states that testimonials from former and current clients may be used for purposes other than advertising such as fundraising and grant applications, as the clients are offering a testimonial for the fundraiser this standard applies. 5.02: Confidentiality in Public Statements instructs behavior analysts to protect the confidentiality of their clients, students, supervisees and trainees and to make efforts to avoid accidental disclosures. Disclosure of this type of information is not referenced in this scenario. 5.05: Use of Intellectual Property states the behavior analyst must be sure to provide appropriate citation if using another person’s work, also not relevant to this scenario. 6.03: Research in Service Delivery provides guidance on the use of research in practice, not referenced in this example. |
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A behavior analyst provides support to an individual who meets their goals, and the family is thrilled with their child’s success. They write a letter to the clinic expressing their gratitude and update the clinic on their child’s continuing success. The behavior analyst at the clinic is publishing a paper on their approach to creating programs and uses some of the text in the letter in the discussion section of the publication. Which ethics standard is being violated in this scenario?
5.02: confidentiality in public statements
5.05: use of intellectual property
5.09: using testimonials for non-advertising purposes
6.03: research in service delivery |
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5.09: using testimonials for non-advertising purposes
5.09: Using Testimonials for Non-Advertising Purposes states that testimonials from former and current clients may be used for purposes other than advertising such as fundraising and dissemination, however the behavior analyst must provide information regarding the testimonial in the presentation of it. 5.02: Confidentiality in Public Statements instructs behavior analysts to protect the confidentiality of their clients, students, supervisees and trainees and to make efforts to avoid accidental disclosures. Disclosure of this type of information is not referenced in this scenario. 5.05: Use of Intellectual Property the behavior analyst must be sure to provide appropriate citation if using another person’s work, also not relevant to this scenario. 6.03: Research in Service Delivery provides guidance on the use of research in practice, not referenced in this example. |
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A behavior analyst provides services to individuals at a clinic where they work. One of their clients accomplishes a major goal and wants to celebrate their success. The behavior analyst takes the footage of the celebration home to upload on their social media with a post describing the client’s success. Which ethics standard is being violated?
5.02: confidentiality in public statements
5.05: use of intellectual property
5.10: social media channels and websites
6.03: research in service delivery |
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5.10: social media channels and websites
5.10: Social Media Channels and Websites provides behavior analysts guidelines on issues with behavior analysts posting information on social media channels and websites; thus, the behavior analyst should consider 5.10, which states that behavior analysts should never post client information on personal channels. 5.02: Confidentiality in Public Statements instructs behavior analysts to protect the confidentiality of their clients, students, supervisees and trainees and to make efforts to avoid accidental disclosures when making public statements. Disclosure of this type of information is not referenced in this scenario. 5.05: Use of Intellectual Property the behavior analyst must be sure to provide appropriate citation if using another person’s work, also not relevant to this scenario. 6.03: Research in Service Delivery provides guidance on the use of research in practice, not referenced in this example. |
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Quinn provides consultation services to a school district. He is also conducting a study on the impacts of antecedent training programs on staff morale. Without providing a rationale, the district informs Quinn that they must withdraw from the research study. Quinn stops the research immediately but continues his regular consultation services.
Which ethics standard is Quinn following by terminating the research?
6.01: conforming with laws and regulations in research
6.02: research review
6.03: research in service delivery
6.04: informed consent in research |
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6.04: informed consent in research
Informed consent dictates that the clients are clear on all aspects of services and research, including their ability to withdraw consent at any time during the study. Since the district expressed their withdrawal of consent, it can be inferred that Quinn discussed the district’s ability to withdraw. In this scenario, no laws appear to be broken nor does it appear to be a conflict between the study and service delivery. |
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Quinn provides consultation services to a school district. He is also conducting a study on the impacts of antecedent training programs on staff morale. Without providing a rationale, the district informs Quinn that they must withdraw from the research study. Quinn stops the research immediately but continues his regular consultation services.
Which ethics standard is Quinn following by continuing to provide consultative services?
6.01: conforming with laws and regulations in research
6.02: research review
6.03: research in service delivery
6.04: informed consent in research |
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6.03: research in service delivery
Even though consent for the research study was withdrawn, Quinn still has an obligation to continue consultative services with the district. In this case, there don’t appear to be any legal or consent issues. |
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Quinn is affiliated with the state university. He documents interactions according to university policy, and his study is reviewed by an IRB before beginning.
Which ethics standard is Quinn following by documenting interactions according to university policy?
6.01: conforming with laws and regulations in research
6.02: research review
6.03: research in service delivery
6.04: informed consent in research |
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6.01: conforming with laws and regulations in researcg
Remember that a research study needs to conform with legal, organizational, institutional, and/or regulatory standards. In this case, having the study reviewed and approved by an IRB is related to institutional standards. In this case, there do not seem to be any concerns with consent or conflicts between the study and service delivery. |
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Quinn is affiliated with the state university. He documents interactions according to university policy, and his study was reviewed by an IRB before beginning.
Which ethics standard is Quinn following by receiving IRB approval?
6.01: conforming with laws and regulations in research
6.02: research review
6.03: research in service delivery
6.04: informed consent in research |
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6.02: research review
Remember that a research study needs to comply with legal, organizational, institutional, and/or regulatory standards. In this case, having the study reviewed and approved by an IRB is related to research review, where the IRB reviews the study for appropriateness and participant welfare. |
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A behavior analyst is conducting research in a school and has realized that the intervention is going to require modification to work correctly. All the parents and students were optimistic about the procedure when the original version was presented. Which ethics standard should the behavior analyst consider in this scenario?
5.05: use of intellectual property
6.02: research review
6.03: research in service delivery
6.05: confidentiality in research |
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6.03: research in service delivery
When behavior analysts conduct research in the same setting where services are provided, client services and welfare should be prioritized. Additionally, the behavior analyst must adhere to any ethical requirements, laws, and regulations of the service delivery setting. In this case, the behavior analyst must disclose the program modification, as it alters the program from what parents and students signed up for. No IRB consideration is noted here, though IRB re-approval may be necessary if the program changes significantly. Confidentiality may be a consideration here if the behavior analyst wishes to record videos of the procedure with students, for potential publication. In that case, the analyst must consider confidentiality of research participants. Finally, if the program were copyrighted, intellectual property could be a concern; however, this is not noted as a concern in this scenario. |
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A behavior analyst is preparing to run a study in a special-needs classroom in a middle school. Before the study begins, the behavior analyst meets with each student and their family privately to discuss the requirements, expectations, and other important details. Which ethics standard should the behavior analyst consider?
5.05: use of intellectual property
6.02: research review
6.04: informed consent in research
6.05: confidentiality in research |
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6.04: informed consent in research
We are required to obtain informed consent (and assent, when appropriate) prior to beginning a study. Informed consent is designed to inform research participants about all aspects of the study, including benefits, limitations, conflicts, etc. Since the behavior analyst is obtaining consent in this scenario, standard 6.02 has likely already been considered; the behavior analyst is obtaining consent because a review committee has approved the study. Part of the meetings might involve discussing confidentiality and its limitations, but confidentiality is not a primary concern in this scenario. Finally, intellectual property concerns may arise if the behavior analyst is using copyrighted materials and programs without permission; however, the specific materials and programs used are not outlined in this example. |
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A behavior analyst is preparing to run a study in a public-school classroom. The behavior analyst already has good rapport with the parents of the students involved with the study. In passing, each of the parents have indicated that they are eager to have their children participate in the study. The behavior analyst assumes the parents have all consented to the research and begins the study. Given this scenario, which ethics standard is being violated?
5.05: use of intellectual property
6.02: research review
6.04: informed consent in research
6.05: confidentiality in research |
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6.04: informed consent in research
Vocal confirmation does not constitute informed consent. Informed consent requires the clear review of study components, benefits, limitations, conflicts of interest, and so on. A “statement in passing” is not enough. Standard 6.03 involves consideration of service delivery and client welfare if research is done in a setting where the behavior analyst also works. For example, if the analyst provided services in the public-school classroom, 6.03 would require them to prioritize client services. Confidentiality is not a concern here; however, it could be if parents of students in other classrooms become aware of the study and its participants. The program and procedures used in the research study are not defined here; however, standard 5.05 requires that we gain permission to use any copyrighted materials or programs. |
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A behavior analyst working for a university has obtained approval from the university’s IRB to conduct research in a local animal shelter. The staff at the animal shelter are eager to begin. However, the shelter also has an IRB board through the city. The application has been submitted but no response has been provided over a month after submitting. The behavior analyst and the shelter decide to start the project before the city’s IRB responds. Which ethics standard is being violated in this scenario?
5.05: use of intellectual property
6.02: research review
6.03: research in service delivery
6.05: confidentiality in research |
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6.02: research review
Standard 6.02 requires behavior analysts to get approval from a review committee before beginning research. Here, IRB requirements for both entities (university, animal shelter) are not obtained and, thus, no research can begin. Confidentiality may be a concern if the staff at the animal shelter were, for example, recorded performing various tasks via video without giving consent. Issues with intellectual property arise when one party uses copyrighted materials of another party, without gaining permission. This does not appear to be a factor here. Finally, if animal training services were also provided at the animal shelter, standard 6.03 would be a consideration in that client welfare and services trump research practices. |
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A behavior analyst takes a new job at a clinic and asks to oversee some research with clients who are picky eaters. The behavior analyst is considering accepting the role but has never worked with individuals exhibiting this behavior before. However, they had colleagues in grad school who focused on this behavior, and they have read articles on this behavior. Which ethics standard should the behavior analyst consider?
6.01: conforming with laws and regulations in research
6.03: research in service delivery
6.06: competence in conducting research
6.07: conflict of interest in research and publication |
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6.06: competence in conducting research
If a behavior analyst has not conducted research before, they should not do so without supervision, training, and demonstration of competence in doing said research. Here, the behavior analyst does not have the relevant competence (i.e., in research on picky eaters) and, thus, should likely not take on the research study without training. There does not appear to be a conflict of interest; however, a conflict may arise if the behavior analyst receives training from, for example, the organization that is attempting to show their intervention for picky eaters is effective. There do not appear to be concerns with simultaneous research and service delivery. Additionally, while competence is not a “law” per se, becoming competent in a specific research area will help ensure the study is completed in a competency manner. |
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A behavior analyst is conducting research on a program they currently promote as their custom approach to teaching reading comprehension. They have completed the study to demonstrate how effective the approach is at meeting their clients’ reading goals and are preparing to submit it for publication. Which ethics standard should the behavior analyst consider?
6.02: research review
6.03: research in service delivery
6.06: competence in conducting research
6.07: conflict of interest in research and publication |
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6.07: conflict of interest in research and publication
Conflicts of interest are required to be identified and addressed, whether in publication or practice. In this scenario, the behavior analyst will directly benefit from the outcomes of the research. For example, if the research shows effective behavior change, the program will likely be sold as an evidence-based practice, which will lead to income and profit for the behavior analyst. While informed consent is not explicitly discussed here, the behavior analyst would also need to disclose any potential conflicts of interest within this consent. If that is not done, this might violate standard 6.06. Formal review of the research is not a consideration, nor is the impact of the research on service delivery. |
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Harrison has just submitted his first study for publication and is very excited. A friend texts him to say, “Congratulations!” Harrison is so proud of his work that he wants to share some videos from the study with his friend. Which ethics standard should Harrison consider?
6.01: conforming with laws and regulations in research
6.03: research in service delivery
6.05: confidentiality in research
6.07: conflict of interest in research and publication |
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6.05: confidentiality in research
Harrison should be proud of his work. However, he cannot share confidential information without express written consent from the client or their caregiver. Standard 6.05 governs this confidentiality and provides guidance on what can be shared, how it can be shared, and under what conditions it can be shared. While there may be applicable laws related to confidentiality, standard 6.01 does not explicitly relate to this scenario. Additionally, standard 6.03 is not a concern since there is no balancing of service provision with research. |
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A behavior analyst is preparing to conduct research on problem-solving. They have presented a proposal to their school district’s board who propose the behavior analyst conduct the research using a district-created program in exchange for extra funds. The behavior analyst wants to please the district and is familiar with the program, so they agree to their proposal. Which ethics standard is being violated?
5.05: use of intellectual property
6.02: research review
6.03: research in service delivery
6.06: competence in conducting research
6.07: conflict of interest in research and publication |
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6.07: conflict of interest in research and publication
Conflicts of interest are required to be identified and addressed, whether in publication or practice. In this scenario, the behavior analyst and school will directly benefit from the outcomes of the research. Specifically, due to delivery of “extra funds,” the behavior analyst is asked to conduct research in such a way that supports the analyst and their employer. Informed consent is not a factor here; however, the analyst has a responsibility to be transparent about their conflicts. Formal review of the research is not a consideration, nor is the impact of the research on service delivery. Finally, the behavior analysts is using the intellectual property of the school, though this does not appear to influence the scenario. |
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Mindy and Teri are working together on a study to determine how to improve access to professional development courses for RBTs at a clinic. Mindy and Teri essentially split duties, including data collection and oversight, but Mindy writes most of the paper herself and is listed as the primary author. Which ethics standard does this follow?
6.05: confidentiality in research
6.06: competence in conducting research
6.07: conflict of interest in research and publication
6.08: appropriate credit |
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6.08: appropriate credit
The BACB states that analysts must “… give appropriate credit (e.g., authorship, author-note acknowledgment) to research contributors in all dissemination activities. Authorship and other publication acknowledgments accurately reflect the relative scientific or professional contributions of the individuals involved, regardless of their professional status (e.g., professor, student).” In this case, Mindy and Teri received appropriate credit based on the roles of each during the study. |
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A behavior analyst is active on social media and often shares videos and materials related to behavior-analytic concepts and principles. A parent makes a comment describing a situation they experience and asks the behavior analyst if they can help. The behavior analyst then begins asking the parent for details about the situation and offering possible procedures to try. Which ethics standard should the behavior analyst consider in this scenario?
5.02: confidentiality in public statements
5.03: public statements by behavior analysts
5.04: public statements by others
6.08: appropriate credit |
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5.03: public statements by behavior analysts
5.03: Public Statements by Behavior Analysts specifically states, Behavior analysts do not provide specific advice related to a client’s needs in public forums. The behavior analyst in this scenario should strongly consider this statement before engaging with the parent. 5.02: Confidentiality in Public Statements instructs behavior analysts to protect the confidentiality of their clients, students, supervisees and trainees and to make efforts to avoid accidental disclosures. Disclosure of this type of information is not referenced in this scenario. 5.04: Public Statements by Others states that behavior analysts have a responsibility to make reasonable efforts to prevent others (e.g., employers, marketers, clients, stakeholders) from making deceptive statements concerning their professional activities or products. There is no mention of others making public statements in this scenario. 6.08: Appropriate Credit instructs behavior analysts to provide appropriate credit to all contributors to a research project. This is not relevant to the example provided. |
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A behavior analyst is providing support to many students in a public school. While presenting the data from a recent project during a conference, the behavior analyst realizes they may have not received permission from all the students and parents involved in the project. Which ethics standard should the behavior analyst consider?
5.01: protecting the rights of clients, stakeholders, supervisees, and trainees
c. 5.03: Public Statements by Behavior Analysts
5.06: Advertising Nonbehavioral Services
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5.01: protecting the rights of clients, stakeholders, supervisees, and trainees
Ethics standard 5.01 says that behavior analysts take appropriate steps to protect the rights of the clients. The behavior analyst in this example may not have received permission to share the data collected from the appropriate parties. This is a possible violation of their rights; thus, 5.01 is the standard to consider. The behavior analyst is not advertising any services so standard 5.06 does not apply. Standard 6.08 refers to ensuring that appropriate credit is given to all research contributors. There is no mention of giving credit in this example, so this standard is not relative. 5.03 is in reference to public statements made by behavior analysts. The behavior analyst in this is example is giving a presentation of their research, not making a public statement, so this standard is not applicable. |
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A behavior analyst is giving a presentation at a conference and realizes they forgot to ask the parent of the individual in the video for consent. The behavior analyst didn’t realize their mistake until the video was nearly finished. Which ethics standard is being violated here?
5.05: Use of Intellectual Property
5.11: using Digital Content in Public Statements
6.03: research in service delivery
6.08: appropriate credit |
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5.11: using Digital Content in Public Statements
5.11: Using Digital Content in Public Statements addresses the issues around sharing digital content containing client information in a public forum, thus, this is the code that the behavior analyst violated by not obtaining consent. 6.08: Appropriate Credit gives instruction on providing appropriate credit and acknowledgement to all research contributors with accuracy for any and all contributions, which is not applicable to this example. 5.05: Use of Intellectual Property states the behavior analyst must be sure to provide an appropriate citation if using another person’s work, also not relevant to this scenario. 6.03: Research in Service Delivery provides guidance on the use of research in practice, not referenced in this example. |
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A behavior analyst who works for a university wants to conduct research in a local public school. They have obtained approval from the university’s IRB but neglected to obtain contact the school district’s IRB. Which ethics standard is being violated?
5.05: use of intellectual property
6.01: conforming with laws and regulations in research
6.03: research in service delivery
6.08: appropriate credit |
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6.01: conforming with laws and regulations in research
Standard 6.01 requires behavior analysts to adhere to all applicable laws and regulations relating to research. Here, the behavior analyst is adhering to the IRB process at the university; however, they also need to adhere to any laws or regulations related to the setting where the research is occurring (i.e., school). While university IRB is required, so are any setting-specific variables; therefore, the university IRB is not sufficient. Additionally, research is not to be conducted prior to IRB approval. Part of research also requires informed consent, and simply providing the school district’s contact person with an IRB form is not sufficient; this does not ensure that the school is clear in and in agreement with the research study. |
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The large company Rex works for just updated their website and included in their list of services: psychological services, educational services, and sensory integration. What is Rex obligated to do according to code 5.06?
A. Tell the company they are being unethical and leave that company immediately.
B. Complain to his coworker over lunch and suggest they do something about it.
C. Say nothing because he wasn’t the one who posted the information and not his responsibility.
D. Contact the company to explain that these are nonbehavioral services and according to the ethics code must be removed or include a disclaimer. |
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| D. Contact the company to explain that these are nonbehavioral services and according to the ethics code must be removed or include a disclaimer. |
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year, Howard has made significant progress and his parents are thrilled that he no longer elopes in public places and can transition between locations and activities without extensive problem behavior. Howard’s mom posts on a social media page about how happy she is with Maren’s services and progress with her son and recommending ABA services to other parents. Maren is thinking about sharing that comment on her personal social media page on the anniversary of her BACB certification. Why is this a potential ethical violation?
A. Maren cannot share unsolicited testimonials of current clients
B. Howard’s mom should not have shared information online about her son
C. Maren shouldn’t share any content about ABA on her personal social
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| A. Maren cannot share unsolicited testimonials of current clients |
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Makayla is a BCBA that works with a client in-home. Makayla also does parent training workshops once a month. Makayla has permission to video sessions with her in-home client for the purpose of data collection and was informed by another behavior analyst at the organization that this means she use the footage for virtual parent-training workshops as well. What’s the best course of action?
A. Do not use materials outside of the use consent was provided for. Discuss with the coworker the limits of consent for using such materials
B. Use the materials in parent-training but take extra steps in disguising participants’ identities.
C. Do not use materials outside of the use consent was provided for. Report to the owner of the company that an employee is very likely breaching client confidentiality |
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| A. Do not use materials outside of the use consent was provided for. Discuss with the coworker the limits of consent for using such materials |
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Anthony is going to conduct research with his clients related to the most effective way to teach new skills. He begins the study without reviewing relevant guidelines because he did research once in college. What should Anthony do instead?
A. Review the relevant laws, regulations, and organizational requirements for conducting research before proceeding and review any actions taken thus far to ensure they are consistent with these
B. Ask a colleague who regularly conducts research to check that the research meets all relevant laws, regulations, and organizational requirements before proceeding
C. Review the relevant laws, regulations, and organizational requirements for conducting research prior to submitting for publication and rerun components as needed to meet these |
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| A. Review the relevant laws, regulations, and organizational requirements for conducting research before proceeding and review any actions taken thus far to ensure they are consistent with these |
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Tyson is conducting research on mitigating extinction bursts for escape maintained self-injurious behavior. The research is being conducted at a private clinic. A BCBA at the clinic informs Tyson that one of her clients has been regressing on several of their behavior targets following their participation in the research study. Tyson tells the BCBA that the data gathered as part of his research will provide insight on effective procedures for mitigating extinction bursts and that the client’s continued participation is important. This is an ethical violation. What’s the best course of action?
A. Review options available for addressing the change in the client’s behavior and only implement changes that will be the best fit for the study
B. Assess and make appropriate changes to the client’s programming that will produce best results for the client, even if it is not beneficial to the study
C. Evaluate potential changes to the client’s programming to produce better results for the client and select one that is also beneficial to the study |
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| B. Assess and make appropriate changes to the client’s programming that will produce best results for the client, even if it is not beneficial to the study |
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Louis is conducting research on turnover rates in large clinics offering behavior analytic services. He has conducted similar research in the past and some were published in a peer-reviewed journal. As part of his current study, Louis includes several excerpts from his previously published work. What is the best course of action to prevent code violations.
A. Cite any previously published work, regardless of his involvement in the cited work
B. Do not republish any text or data from his prior work, with or without citation
C. Nothing, as long as he is the first author on both publications, this is an acceptable practice |
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| A. Cite any previously published work, regardless of his involvement in the cited work |
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Jack is a BCBA who was hired to give a workshop to teachers in a school district on classroom behavior management. While the principle is introducing Jack prior to the workshop, she introduces him as a psychologist specializing in autism. Jack does not hold a psychology credential but doesn’t want to embarrass the principal. What is the appropriate course of action?
A. Ignore the incorrect comment and continue with the workshop, it doesn’t really matter anyway.
B. Correct the error during the workshop and share what his actual credentials and educational background are.
C. Say nothing at the workshop but add a slide about his credentials in the information he sends out after. |
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| B. Correct the error during the workshop and share what his actual credentials and educational background are. |
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Tyson is conducting research on mitigating extinction bursts for escape maintained self-injurious behavior. The research is being conducted at a private clinic. A BCBA at the clinic informs Tyson that one of her clients has been regressing on several of their behavior targets following their participation in the research study. Tyson tells the BCBA that the data gathered as part of his research will provide insight on effective procedures for mitigating extinction bursts and that the client’s continued participation is important. This is an ethical violation. What Code element is this related to/is this a violation of?
A. 6.02 Research Review
B. 6.03 Research in Service Delivery
C. 6.05 Confidentiality in Research
D. 6.06 Competence in Conducting Research |
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| B. 6.03 Research in Service Delivery |
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Jonah has been working with a teenager named Samuel for the past several years. When Jonah first began working with him, Samuel had minimal vocal skills and engaged in very severe forms of aggression and property destruction. Over the years, Samuel has made vast improvements, barely engaging in aggression nor property destruction, and making steady gains in his communicative repertoire. Since Samuel has made incredible progress, Jonah believes a testimonial from his caregivers would be the perfect addition to his company's website and asks Samuel's mother to write one. What Code element is this related to/is this a violation of?
A. 5.08 Using Testimonials from Former Clients for Advertising
B. 5.07 Soliciting Testimonials from Current Clients for Advertising
C. 5.09 Using Testimonials for Nonadvertising Purposes
D. 5.10 Social Media Channels and Websites |
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| B. 5.07 Soliciting Testimonials from Current Clients for Advertising |
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Rob is preparing to conduct research on verbal behavior in preschool children who are already receiving ABA services. He meets with the parents of the children, he explains what the procedures will be in every day language, he shares that they are free to decline participation in the study and it will not impact their services. He gives them time to ask questions before they sign the consent form. Rob is following which code element?
A. 6.05 Confidentiality in research
B. 6.04 Informed consent in research
C. 6.03 Research in service delivery
D. 6.02 Research review |
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| B. 6.04 Informed consent in research |
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A behavior analyst is providing a talk at a national conference on verbal behavior. After the talk, a member of the audience asks the behavior analyst how they could establish mands with their 4-year-old client who has an autism diagnosis. The behavior analyst asks about the results of functional assessments and begins providing some suggested procedures to try with the 4-year-old. What Code element is this related to/is this a violation of?
A. 5.02 Confidentiality in Public Statements
B. 5.04 Public Statements by Others
C.5.03 Public Statements by Behavior Analysts |
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| C.5.03 Public Statements by Behavior Analysts |
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The large company Rex works for just updated their website and included in their list of services: psychological services, educational services, sensory integration. This is a violation of which code element?
A. 5.06 Advertising Nonbehavioral Services
B. 5.04 Public Statements by Others
C. 5.07 Soliciting Testimonials from Current Clients for Advertising
D. 5.10 Social Media Channels and Websites |
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| A. 5.06 Advertising Nonbehavioral Services |
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Lita is working with a research group on a conceptual paper regarding radical behaviorism and its ties to anarchistic behaviors. She leaves the research group due to some family concerns that have occurred. Months later, she sees the paper published in a prominent journal, but her name is not included in the study. What Code element is this a violation of?
A. 6.07 Conflict of Interest in Research and Publication
B. 6.08 Appropriate Credit
C. 6.09 Plagiarism |
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| B. 6.08 Appropriate Credit |
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Rick’s company website includes a testimonial from a former client that had moved away and was discharged. Recently, the client moved back and requested to resume services with Rick’s company again. What is the most appropriate course of action for Rick to take to remain in compliance with code 5.08?
A. Remove the testimonial next year when the website scheduled to be updated
B. Remove the testimonial immediately from the website
C. It’s fine to keep it on the website as long as all identifying information is removed |
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| B. Remove the testimonial immediately from the website |
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Yin has been doing research on parent training procedures and is applying for a grant to expand her research. She thinks it would be beneficial to include some testimonials and experiences from parents who have benefited from the training. This situation is related to which code element?
A. 5.03 Public statements by behavior analysts
B. 5.07 Soliciting testimonials from current clients for advertising
C. 5.08 Using testimonials from former clients for advertising
D. 5.09 Using testimonials for nonadvertising purposes |
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| D. 5.09 Using testimonials for nonadvertising purposes |
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Ally has worked as a behavior analyst for the last 18 years. As a result she has worked with a very large number of clients and has published several research articles. After keeping physical paperwork and documents for such a long time in her locked filing cabinet she decides it is time to operate in the 21st century! She empties her filing cabinet of any documentation of clients who are not currently active and shreds all the documentation. What Code element is this related to/is this a violation of?
A. 6.07 Conflict of Interest in Research and Publication
B. 6.11 Accuracy and Use of Data
C. 6.10 Documentation and Data Retention in Research |
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| C. 6.10 Documentation and Data Retention in Research |
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Marguerite has training as both a BCBA and a speech language pathologist. She provides both services and is creating a pamphlet to market these services at her ABA clinic. What is the best way for her to follow the code 5.06?
A. Keep descriptions of each set of services on separate pages of the brochure such that they are easy to distinguish
B. Include the statement “These interventions are not behavioral in nature and are not covered by my BACB certification” with descriptions of SLP services
C. Place the moniker “SLP service” and “ABA” service next to descriptions that are specifically relevant to one or the other |
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| B. Include the statement “These interventions are not behavioral in nature and are not covered by my BACB certification” with descriptions of SLP services |
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Kayleigh is a behavior analyst working at an autism center. Kayleigh wants to investigate the effect of using a mirror while working on articulation and replicate a study that she just read on this topic. During Kayleigh’s coursework she did not conduct a thesis nor have any mentored research projects, however she has extensively studied the process and relevant guidelines. What’s the best course of action?
A. Obtain a supervisor before proceeding with any research
B. Have a coworker review research plans before implementing them
C. Ensure she follows the steps she learned in school for conducting research |
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| A. Obtain a supervisor before proceeding with any research |
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Jennifer is presenting at a conference on her work with food acceptability. She has consent to present a client’s data, including a video. Before the conference she is careful to remove all identifying information and blur the client’s face in the video. Jennifer is following which code element?
A. 5.03 Public statements by behavior analysts
B. 5.02 Confidentiality in public statements
C. 5.01 Public statements by others
D. 5.05 Use of intellectual property |
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| B. 5.02 Confidentiality in public statements |
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Makayla is a BCBA that works with a client in-home. Makayla also does parent training workshops once a month. Makayla has permission to video sessions with her in-home client for the purpose of data collection and was informed by another behavior analyst at the organization that this means she use the footage for virtual parent-training workshops as well. What Code element is this related to?
A. 5.07 Soliciting Testimonials from Current Clients for Advertising
B. 5.08 Using Testimonials from Former Clients for Advertising
C. 5.10 Social Media Channels and Websites
D. 5.11 Using Digital Content in Public Statements |
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| D. 5.11 Using Digital Content in Public Statements |
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Caleb is putting together a potential research project in his work setting. He wants to evaluate the effects of weekly publicly posted graphs versus weekly vocal reports on several teams’ adherence to submitting paperwork. He notes the format of the feedback and how it will be manipulated and plans to graph percent timely submission of completed paperwork for each team. What step in conducting research in applied settings does this describe?
A. Join a research group for assistance on design and execution
B. Identify a topic and review the literature
C. Secure space, equipment, and personnel
D. Identify dependent and independent variables
E. Pilot testing |
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| D. Identify dependent and independent variables |
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Cheryl is a new BCBA. Her supervisor introduces her in the company newsletter as an “Autism Expert with years of experience treating SIB”. Cheryl did her graduate thesis work in SIB and she has been in the field for many years. Which ethical standard should she consider in handling this?
5.01: Protecting the Rights of Clients, Stakeholders, Supervisees, and Trainees
5.02: Confidentiality in Public Statements
5.03: Public Statements by Behavior Analysts
5.04: Public Statements by Others |
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| 5.04: Public Statements by Others |
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In Marissa’s approved IRB proposal, she stated that she would recruit participants who are 18-65 years old. She had limited success finding participants so she now wants to recruit subjects at the middle school where she works. How can she avoid an ethical violation?
a. She must continue to recruit 18-65 year olds
b. She may re-represent her proposal to the IRB for approval to use younger participants
c. Since she works at the school, she may recruit there without revised IRB approval |
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| b. She may re-represent her proposal to the IRB for approval to use younger participants |
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Ruby created a training to increase staff compliance with data collection. She packaged the training and sold it to other providers. Ruby conducted a study to quantify the success and is submitting it for publication. Because she has made money from this training, what ethical code should she consider?
6.05: Confidentiality in Research
6.06: Competence in Conducting Research
6.07: Conflict of Interest in Research and Publication
6.08: Appropriate Credit |
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| 6.07: Conflict of Interest in Research and Publication |
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Louie is a BCBA-D at a large agency where his team implemented a token economy to increase vocational program attendance. Louis wrote up the research and is submitting it for publication. The BCBAs that he supervised assisted with his study, as did some of the managers at the agency where he works. What ethical consideration should Louie refer to when deciding how to submit this research?
6.05: Confidentiality in Research
6.06: Competence in Conducting Research
6.07: Conflict of Interest in Research and Publication
6.08: Appropriate Credit |
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After his Clinical Director left his organization, Jeromy finished some research that she had done and decided to submit it for publication. Jeromy did not help with the original research and did not ask permission to use her data. What ethical code is Jeromy violating?
6.05: Confidentiality in Research
6.07: Conflict of Interest in Research and Publication
6.08: Appropriate credit
6.09: Plagiarism |
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Wolfie writes an article comparing using ABA to improve the language acquisition of children in two different schools. He is the Teacher Lead at one of the schools. Which ethical standard should he consider?
6.05 Confidentiality in Research
6.07 Conflict of Interest in Research and Publication
6.08 Appropriate Credit
6.09 Plagiarism |
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| 6.07 Conflict of Interest in Research and Publication |
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Gabriell is gathering data for an IRB-approved research project. Her treatment is effective in two of her four participants. Which ethical standard should she consider here?
6.02 Research Review
6.07 Conflict of Interest in Research and Publication
6.10 Documentation and Data Retention in Research
6.11 Accuracy and Use of Data |
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| 6.11 Accuracy and Use of Data |
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Which of the following is a testimonial?
A review of behavioral services on a company’s Instagram post
A comment praising an ABA agency on a parent’s Facebook group
A Google review of a BCBA
All of the above |
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