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Risk-Benefit Analysis
To do list for risk-benefit analysis: |
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1) Describe: identify and define the target behaviors, goals, and relevant individuals involved
2) Identify and define the potential risks
3) Identify and define the potential benefits
4) Lit review: contact and review the literature as needed
5) Describe findings in consultation with relevant individuals and/or committee
6) Describe selection and document of course of action |
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BCBA Elva is discussing with teachers, parents, and admin, the use of timeout in the classroom for Shay when he hits his classmates to get toys they have. Timeout has been effective in other studies for reducing aggression maintained by access.
a) Describe: identify and define the target behaviors, goals, and relevant individuals involved
b) Identify and define the potential risks
c) Identify and define the potential benefits
d) Describe findings in consultation with relevant individuals and/or committee |
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| d) Describe findings in consultation with relevant individuals and/or committee |
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BCBA Elva is discussing with teachers, parents, and admin, the use of timeout in the classroom for Shay when he hits his classmates to get toys they have. Timeout has been effective in other studies for reducing aggression maintained by access.
Before she discussed the use of the timeout, Elva outlined why timeout would be useful in the present situation.
a) Describe: identify and define the target behaviors, goals, and relevant individuals involved
b) Identify and define the potential risks
c) Identify and define the potential benefits
d) Describe findings in consultation with relevant individuals and/or committee |
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| c) Identify and define the potential benefits |
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BCBA Elva is discussing with teachers, parents, and admin, the use of timeout in the classroom for Shay when he hits his classmates to get toys they have. Timeout has been effective in other studies for reducing aggression maintained by access.
Elva also recognized and outlined that kids who are already engaging in aggression may not willingly go to the timeout area and that aggression might increase.
a) Identify and define the potential risks
b) Identify and define the potential benefits
c) Lit review: contact and review the literature as needed
d) Describe findings in consultation with relevant individuals and/or committee |
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| a) Identify and define the potential risks |
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Evaluating Ethical Concerns
• Evaluate Actions & consequences: |
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Escape extinction is difficult to implement because the staff may not be able to handle the extinction burst effectively
a) Rule based
b) Value based
c) Consequence based
d) Context based |
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The behavior analyst wants to implement the right treatment package, so the client benefits and staff know they are competent.
a) Rule based
b) Value based
c) Consequence based
d) Context based |
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Timeout might be the right behavioral procedure given the issue, but the location has a firm rule that timeout not be implemented. You are considering the rules related to selecting and implementing timeout and the location/situation in which it would be used
a) Rule based
b) Value based
c) Consequence based
d) Context based |
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A teacher continually attempts to implement timeout for a child that throws items. The child has said that the teacher is ‘mean’ and that he will not go to timeout. “She will have to catch me if she can!” he states.
The child's behavior is an example of:
a) Coercion
b) countercontrol |
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The Belmont Report, 1978
3 Core principles: |
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1) Respect for Persons
– Protect autonomy
2) Beneficence
– Maximize benefits
– Do no harm
3) Justice
– Fair, equitable distribution of resources |
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The Belmont Report, 1978
3 Application principles: |
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Definition
1) Informed Consent
– Participant freely agrees to participate, knows risks
2) Assessment of Risks/Benefits
– Compare benefit to risk for participation
3) Selection of Subjects (people)
– Scrutinize recruitment for coercion |
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Right to Effective Behavioral Treatment
(6 basic client rights) ABAI, 1990 |
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Definition
1) A therapeutic environment
2) Services whose overriding goal is personal welfare
3) Right to treatment by a competent behavior analyst
4) Programs that teach functional skills
5) Behavioral assessment and ongoing evaluation
6) The most effective treatment procedures available |
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| Rosenberg and Schwartz (2019) |
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Definition
1. Why does this trigger your ethical radar?
2. Brainstorm solutions
3. Evaluate solutions
4. Have you found an acceptable solution?
5. Implement the solution with fidelity and carefully document all actions taken
6. Reflect upon the results/effects of your decision. |
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Helen is considering the use of escape extinction versus antecedent-based options for a client whose biting behavior is maintained by negative reinforcement. She has identified risks and benefits to each and reviewed the literature on efficacy and undesirable effects of both options. What should Helen do next when conducting a risk-benefit analysis?
A. Describe the possible downsides to each intervention method
B. Document expected beneficial outcomes for the method that is likely to work the fastest
C. Discuss with the caregivers the options and the relevant pros and cons
D. Select an option using her best clinical judgement and document steps taken |
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| C. Discuss with the caregivers the options and the relevant pros and cons |
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Tyrone has just been given a referral for a client who engages in severe self-injurious behavior. The record review conducted as part of the initial assessment shows that the client is in danger of causing permanent damage if this behavior continues. He considers implementing a punishment procedure that has a considerable chance of reducing the behavior quickly. What should Tyrone do next when conducting a risk-benefit analysis?
A. Conduct a literature review of all possible interventions B. Go ahead and implement the procedure immediately
C. Get written permission from the parents to use the punishment procedure
D. Outline the potential risks for using the punishment procedure |
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| D. Outline the potential risks for using the punishment procedure |
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Alaina is a special education teacher. A student, Blaine, in her room receives ABA services. Alaina tries to implement treatment goals in the classroom with the direction of a BCBA, Chloe. Who is the client?
A. Alaina
B. Blaine
C. Chloe |
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Simon is a graduate student accruing fieldwork hours at a clinic for children with autism. He receives supervision and oversight from Amy, a BCaBA. Amy gives Simon feedback to begin implementing mand training with Tyler, a 3-year-old who receives services at the clinic. In this scenario, what is Simon?
A. Client
B. Stakeholder
C. Trainee
D. Behavior Analyst |
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Allie is a 6-year-old girl who is receiving ABA services at school to address physical aggression in the classroom. Jamie is the BCBA who provides services to Allie, and Jamie trains her teacher, Mr. Shaw, on appropriate antecedent strategies to use during classroom activities. In this scenario, who is Mr. Shaw?
A. Client
B. Stakeholder
C. Trainee
D. Behavior Analyst |
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Amanda’s client, Madison, bites her nails so low her fingers bleed daily. Amanda wants to use a water bottle to spray water in Madison’s face every time she bites her nails because it will stop the behavior quickly and she considers water mist less physically damaging than the damage caused by nail biting. Amanda appears to be following which ethics paradigm?
A. Rule-based ethics
B. Virtue ethics
C. Consequential ethics
D. Contextual ethics |
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BCBA Sharon wants to use a contextual approach to address an ethical issue with her client. What is a possible pitfall of using the contextual approach to address an ethical issue?
A. Too rigid
B. Can promote callous permissiveness
C. Can require significant time and effort
D. Does not account for context |
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| C. Can require significant time and effort |
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Jeffrey’s teacher has enforced a new rule in her classroom where all students are required to work in silence on worksheets for an hour before they are able to take a break. When Jeffrey sees his teacher passing out papers, he hides in the bathroom and refuses to come out until lunch.
• Jeffrey’s behavior is an example of an:
A. Effective example of control
B. Ineffective example of control
C. Effective example of countercontrol
D. Ineffective example of countercontrol |
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| C. Effective example of countercontrol |
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| Laura’s teacher does not want her to escape work, so she takes away all of her preferred toys and places her at a table in the classroom away from the rest of her classmates. Laura shreds her paper and hides under the table. • The teacher’s behavior is an example of: A. Effective example of control B. Ineffective example of control C. Effective example of countercontrol D. Ineffective example of countercontrol |
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| B. Ineffective example of control |
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Gina receives a referral for a student in a school setting. The guidance counselor states that the student’s teacher is at her limits with being able to handle this student, especially since they have a
“rough group this year”. Gina requests permission to review the student records and conduct a classroom observation prior to deciding whether to accept the case. Which factor governing clinical choice is this most related to?
A. Time to deliberate
B. Information available
C. Experience/competence
D. Resources |
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Sarah is a BCBA who has just been approached by a parent who is seeking services for their 3-year-old who has just been diagnosed with autism. Sarah declines the case because her expertise is in adults with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Which factor governing clinical choice is this most related to?
A. Time to deliberate
B. Information available
C. Experience/competence
D. Resources |
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Overview of “The Code”
Four core principles of the code: |
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– Benefit others
– Compassion, dignity, respect
– Integrity
– Competence |
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| BACB Ethics Code Sections |
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Definition
1. Professional Responsibility
2. Practice Responsibility
3. Client Responsibilities
4. Supervision Responsibilities
5. Public Statements
6. Research Responsibilities |
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Josie is a new BCBA and working with a client in an early intervention center. Their program is to decrease the child’s rate of flopping backward and hitting their head on the ground has reduced behavior, but not significantly. The RBT working with the client has repeatedly advocated for a punishment procedure, but Josie thinks the continued adjustment to the reinforcement-based program will eventually yield better results. She recognizes that this is an ethical concern and has considered the relevant ethical code standards. What should Josie do next when evaluating an ethical concern using the Rosenberg and Schwatrz (2019) model?
A. Identify why this triggered the ethical radar
B. Brainstorm solutions
C. Evaluate solutions
D. Identify if an acceptable solution has been identified
E. Implement solution
F. Reflect upon the outcome |
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Lane is a new BCBA working in a group home with adults with severe disabilities. One day, she notices a group home staff member transport an adult who lives at the home to the bathroom after engaging in self-injury. The staff member shuts the door and tells Lane, “I’m leaving him in there to think about what he’s done.” Lane quickly determines that this dilemma is a valid concern and the health and safety of this client are being impacted (and this client’s autonomy). She has to determine how to handle this situation. What step should Lane do next when evaluating an ethical concern using the Rosenberg and Schwatrz (2019) model?
A. Identify why this triggered the ethical radar
B. Brainstorm solutions
C. Evaluate solutions
D. Identify if an acceptable solution has been identified
E. Implement solution
F. Reflect upon the outcome |
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Lane is a new BCBA working in a group home with adults with severe disabilities. One day, she notices a group home staff member transport an adult who lives at the home to the bathroom after engaging in self-injury. The staff member shuts the door and tells Lane, “I’m leaving him in there to think about what he’s done.” Lane quickly determines that this dilemma is a valid concern and the health and safety of this client are being impacted (and this client’s autonomy). She has to determine how to handle this situation.
What resources should Lane avoid using to brainstorm solutions?
A. Behavior-analytic literature
B. The ethics code
C. Previous experience with a similar situation
D. Experts in the field
E. The group home staff |
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Term
| Three fundamental questions of ethics |
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Definition
•What is the right thing to do?
•What is worth doing?
•What does it mean to be a good behavior analyst? |
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Jeanine is preparing to take on a new student, Tasha. She conducts interviews with Tasha’s father, Fred, to identify potential targets of interest. Who is the behavior analyst?
A. Jeanine
B. Tasha
C. Fred |
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Alaina is a special-ed teacher. Blaine, her student, receives ABA services. Alaina tries to implement treatment goals in the classroom with the direction of a BCBA, Chloe. Who is the client?
A. Alaina
B. Blaine
C. Chloe |
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Alaina is a special-ed teacher. Blaine, her student, receives ABA services. Alaina tries to implement treatment goals in the classroom with the direction of a BCBA, Chloe. Who is the stakeholder?
A. Alaina
B. Blaine
C. Chloe |
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Keoko’s older sister is receiving in-home services to help decrease severe problem behavior. He is hoping they can have friends over to the house one day and go to eat in restaurants. Lexi implements the program according to the BCBA. Who is the trainee?
A.Keoko
B. The older sister
C.Lexi |
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The term “behavior analyst” in the BACB Code may to refer to applicants for certification.
A. True
B. False |
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A BCBA has a client whose family is struggling to get the laundromat and the client often wears dirty clothes. The BCBA worries if she does nothing someone may call social services. If she does something to help, the family might be offended or feel obliged to repay her.
A. Analyzing actions
B. Analyzing consequences
C. Analyzing actions and consequences |
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| B. Analyzing consequences |
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Toby, a BCBA, is asked on a date by his RBT. Toby decides not to go on a date with the RBT as this would be a direct violation of the ethics standards pertaining to multiple relationships.
A. Analyzing actions
B. Analyzing consequences
C. Analyzing actions and consequences |
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Gayle is writing an assessment report and needs to decide how many treatment hours to recommend. She knows that the funder will not authorize the number of hours the client needs to meet their goals. They may even complain about her recommendation. However, she also knows that her morals and ethics require her to make honest recommendations.
A. Analyzing actions
B. Analyzing consequences
C. Analyzing actions and consequences |
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| C. Analyzing actions and consequences |
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Damon is creating an employee handbook of rules of conduct for staff and includes examples but struggles to cover all the issues staff may face. What kind of issue associated with rule-based ethics is this an example of?
A. Too rigid
B. Cannot capture all natural nuance
C. Internal conflict
D. Cannot account for unique circumstances |
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| B. Cannot capture all natural nuance |
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Zach includes in the client agreement contract that caregivers must participate in 50% of sessions to assist with consistency of implementation and generalization. Last month a client participated in 49% of sessions and so Zach is programming for fading and terminating of services. What kind of issue associated with rule-based ethics is this an example of?
A. Too rigid
B. Cannot account for unique circumstances
C. Cannot capture all natural nuance
D. Internal conflict |
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Elisa is invited to stay for dinner at her client’s house. Sharing food is a big part of the culture however she is also concerned about multiple relationships. Her code of ethics states that she must be sensitive to cultural differences but also forbids multiple relationships, so she’s confused by what to do. What kind of issue associated with rule-based ethics is this an example of?
A. Too rigid
B. Cannot account for unique circumstances
C. Cannot capture all natural nuance
D. Internal conflict |
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Amanda’s client, Madison, bites her nails so low her fingers bleed daily. Amanda wants to use water mist sprayed in Madison’s face every time she bites her nails to stop the behavior quickly. She claims the biting is dangerous and water mist is less physically damaging. What kind of issue associated with consequential ethics is this an example of? A. Not all consequences are contingent
B. Can promote callous permissiveness
C. May require significant time/effort
D. Can have conflicts |
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| B. Can promote callous permissiveness |
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Gina receives a referral for a student in a school setting, The guidance counselor states that the student’s teacher is at her limits with being able to handle this student, especially since they have a “rough group this year”. Gina requests permission to review the student records and conduct a classroom observation prior to deciding whether to accept the case. Which factor governing clinical choice is this most related to?
A. Time
B. Available information
C. Experience and competence |
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John witnesses another BCBA offering an RBT a better recommendation if they stay in the office longer to organize, for no extra pay. John approaches the other BCBA directly. What should John do next when pursuing an informal resolution?
A. Approach the RBT directly
B. Express their concern(s) to the BCBA
C. Gather and document additional information from the RBT
D. Attempt a resolution |
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| B. Express their concern(s) to the BCBA |
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Julio walks in on his RBT tying the client to the chair. The RBT tells Julio he is implementing a punishment procedure to address problem behavior. Julio instantly unties the client and tells the RBT he is terminated immediately. What should Julio do next when pursuing a formal resolution?
A. Report to relevant authorities
B. Gather and document information
C. Identify violated Code item(s) |
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| A. Report to relevant authorities |
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Vi is considering the use of an extinction procedure for a 5 year-old who exhibits tantrums maintained by attention in the home. She has considered that the mother and father will be responsible for implementing the procedure. She has also defined that failure to implement the procedure with integrity could result in increased magnitude, frequency, or duration of the tantrums, as well as new topographies. What step should Vi take next in conducting her risk benefits analysis?
A. Define potential benefits
B. Research the literature
C. Consult with relevant individuals
D. Determine and document the course of action |
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| A. Define potential benefits |
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Latrice is a BCBA consultant currently working with a 12-year-old girl who engages in verbal and physical aggression towards peers and teachers at school. At the parents’ request, she attends a team meeting with the parents, teachers, and school administration. Who best represents the client in this scenario?
A. The 12-year-old girl
B. The parents
C. The teachers
D. The school administrators |
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Jon serves several students in a classroom setting. One student has been increasingly disruptive and is interfering with instruction as well as service delivery for others in the classroom. A placement meeting is scheduled to determine if the child can be served in this setting. Jon feels that the other students will make better progress, with less effort for himself and the teacher, so he decides to support alternative placement for the student without attempting any other interventions in the classroom.
Jon appears to be analyzing an ethical dilemma using which approach?
A. Analyzing the actions
B. Analyzing the consequences
C. Analyzing both the actions and the consequences
D. Analyzing neither the actions nor the consequences |
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| B. Analyzing the consequences |
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Billy is a BCBA who lives in a rural town. He typically travels an hour to visit his clients in the nearest city. A resident of his town, who attends Billy’s church, asks if he can provide services to their son, as there are no BCBAs that service their area. Billy declines, as the Ethics Code prohibits multiple relationships. Billy appears to be analyzing an ethical dilemma using which approach?
A. Analyzing the actions
B. Analyzing the consequences
C. Analyzing both the actions and the consequences
D. Analyzing neither the actions nor the consequences |
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Billy is a BCBA who lives in a rural town. He typically travels an hour to visit his clients in the nearest city. A resident of his town, who attends Billy’s church, asks if he can provide services to their son, as there are no BCBAs that service their area. Billy declines, as the Ethics Code prohibits multiple relationships.
Billy’s choice to follow the Code regarding multiple relationships by the letter, despite the minor nature of the existing relationship (fellow churchgoer) resulted in a child not getting needed services. This demonstrates which potential issue of rule-based ethics?
A. may not describe the contingencies thoroughly
B. does not account for context
C. more effortful
D. less foundational guidance |
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| B. does not account for context |
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Mariela is teaching her 3-year-old daughter Sofia how to wipe herself after toileting. Mariela uses a physical prompt to guide Sofia’s hand to pull the paper off the roll, but Sofia screams, smacks her mother’s hand, and repeatedly pulls the toilet paper, directing it into the toilet before running out of the bathroom. Sofia’s response is an example of an:
A. effective example of control
B. ineffective example of control
C. effective example of countercontrol
D. ineffective example of countercontrol |
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| C. effective example of countercontrol |
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Gary is a BCBA who provides distance supervision of individuals seeking supervision for additional income to pay down his student loans. He is contacted by a preschool autism teacher for supervision, but he declines to supervise them, as his expertise is in working with adults with Down Syndrome in group homes. What factor is governing Gary’s decision?
A. Time to deliberate
B. Information available
C. Experience/competence
D. Resources |
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Nicolette has been offered an opportunity to present at an autism conference in another country. The conference is only two months away, so Nicolette would have to buy her plane tickets soon. She is concerned about the current rates of COVID infection, and more importantly, what they will be in two months. She decides to decline the offer, graciously. What factor most influenced Nicolette’s decision
A. Time to deliberate
B. Information available
C. Experience/competence
D. Resources |
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Kimba is a BCBA who ensures that she represents her qualifications and experience honestly and adequately. Kimba is adhering to which core principle?
A. Benefit Others.
B. Treat Others with Compassion, Dignity, and Respect.
C. Behave with Integrity.
D. Ensure their Competence |
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| C. Behave with Integrity. |
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Anya ensures that when she works with other providers serving her clients, she is respectful and collaborates fully with them to best serve her clients’ needs. This is a demonstation of which core principle?
A. Benefit Others.
B. Treat Others with Compassion, Dignity, and Respect.
C. Behave with Integrity.
D. Ensure their Competence. |
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When a behavior analyst observes, suspects, or determines that another behavior analyst has engaged in behavior that violates the code, their first requirement is to:
A. Report to the BACB
B. Call the authorities
C. Determine whether there is risk of harm or a legal violation
D. Bring it to the attention of the offending behavior analyst |
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| C. Determine whether there is risk of harm or a legal violation |
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Thi is a behavior analyst who works for an ABA agency. A BCBA at the agency who supervises many of the BCaBAs and RBTs posts a flyer advertising a candle party she is hosting, where she sells candles from a popular direct-marketing company, and invites many of the staff members to come, also stating that if they sign up to be a distributor at the party, they will save 30% on their initial orders.
Given the details of this scenario, Thi’s responsibility is to
A. Report to the BACB directly
B. Discuss with BCBA in private
C. Discuss with BCBA’s supervisor first
D. Discuss with other BCaBAs, BCBAs, or RBTs who work at the agency to see if a violation has occurred. |
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| B. Discuss with BCBA in private |
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The therapist holds the door shut for over five minutes while the child bangs and pulls on the door. Then Jordan hear things hitting the walls and floors. Finally, after two minutes of silence, the therapist opens the door, and the child is sitting, crying on the floor. Jordan observes the Clinical Director tell the therapist to return the child to the therapy room and tell everyone else to get back to work.
Given the details of this scenario, Jordan’s responsibility is to
A. Report to the BACB
B. Discuss with the Clinical Director
C. Discuss with the therapist who restrained the child first
D. Call the authorities, e.g., Department of
Children and Families/ Child Protective Services |
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| D. Call the authorities, e.g., Department of Children and Families/ Child Protective Services |
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Maria notices that the clinical supervisor at the agency she works for accepts new cases for intake and assessment, but then places clients on a 6-month wait-list. Maria feels like this is wrong, so she consults the Ethics Code to determine any relevant standards that may apply. This is an example of which step of Rosenberg and Schwartz’s ethical decision-making model?
A. Why does this trigger your ethical radar?
B. Brainstorm solutions
C. Evaluate solutions
D. Implement solution with fidelity and carefully document all actions taken |
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| A. Why does this trigger your ethical radar? |
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After weighing several options, Maria decides to address the issue with the clinical director herself, citing the relevant code standards and offering solutions to mitigate the issue. Which step of Rosenberg and Schwartz’s ethical decision-making model should Maria take next?
A. Brainstorm solutions
B. Evaluate solutions
C. Implement solution with fidelity and carefully document all actions taken
D. Reflect upon the results/effects of the decision. |
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| C. Implement solution with fidelity and carefully document all actions taken |
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Harry has had some trouble in the last few years at school. Between the absurdly large spiders, dangerous falling trees, and wolves wandering the campus, he is considering not returning to campus in the following year. He would like to conduct a risk-benefit analysis for his school-attending behavior for the year.
After Harry determines the targeted behavior (returning to school), what would be the next step in Harry’s risk-benefit analysis?
– A. Researching the literature
– B. Consult with relevant individuals
– C. Define potential risks
– D. Define potential benefits |
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| C. Define potential risks |
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Harry has had some trouble in the last few years at school. Between the absurdly large spiders, dangerous falling trees, and wolves wandering the campus, he is considering not returning to campus in the following year. He would like to conduct a risk-benefit analysis for his school-attending behavior for the year.
While the risks are high for Harry, he has the benefit of learning magic. What is the next step Harry should take after determining the benefits?
a. consult with relevant individuals
b. determine the course of action
c. researching the literature
d. determine the potential risks
A. Consult with relevant individuals
–B. Determine the course of action–C. Researching the literature–D. Determine the target behavior |
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| C. Researching the literature |
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Recently, you’ve been asked to provide services for a 4 year-old learner. The school is privately paying you for services to help with classroom readiness, which would include services in home as well as in the school. This means that caregivers would also receive parent training and support. Who is the client in this scenario?
• A. The learner
• B. The caregiver
• C. The school
• D. All of the above |
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Term
| Approaching Ethical Dilemmas |
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Definition
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Term
This approach to ethics focuses on how ethical behaviors match code verbiage
• A. Structural Approach
• B. Functional Approach |
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This approach to ethics focuses on what the potential outcomes of the dilemma might be
• A. Structural Approach
• B. Functional Approach |
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Is the following rule-based or virtue ethics?
Neville stays out of the restricted section of the library because there is a sign that says “stay out.”
A. Rule-based ethics
B. Virtue ethics
C. Consequential ethics
d. context ethics |
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The Dursley’s adopted and cared for Harry because their neighbors would have looked poorly upon them.
A. Rule-based ethics
B. Virtue ethics
C. Consequential ethics
d. context ethics |
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A behavior analyst working in the group home advocates for their client because the client should be able to access the community regularly.
A. Rule-based ethics
B. Virtue ethics
C. Consequential ethics
d. context ethics |
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A behavior analyst submits reports to the funding source by the 10th of each month based on the insurer’s handbook.
A. Rule-based ethics
B. Virtue ethics
C. Consequential ethics
d. context ethics |
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Hermoine is quick to reference the student handbook to make sure she knows what the policies are before telling on Malfoy.
A. Rule-based ethics
B. Virtue ethics
C. Consequential ethics
d. context ethics |
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The BCBA briefly considers using several punishment strategies to reduce a severe self-injurious behavior because the behavior is too dangerous to continue.
A. Rule-based ethics
B. Virtue ethics
C. Consequential ethics
d. context ethics |
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During a recent visit, the family you work with has made you a meal to thank you for all the work you’ve done with the client. You accept the meal because this is important for the family’s traditions.
A. Rule-based ethics
B. Virtue ethics
C. Consequential ethics
d. context ethics |
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Worker’s at a local plant decide to strike because the work conditions are dangerous compared to other working conditions in the same field.
A. consequential
B. Virture
C. Context
D. Rule based |
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Interlocking social contingencies proposed to underlie cultural selection
Includes:
– How we interact with one another
– How social contingencies influence larger decision making and behavioral repertoires |
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While working with a client, you learn that the staff will not allow the learner to date because they are “not ready for that kind of thing.” What kind of issue is this?
A. Rights
B. Values
C. Professionalism
D. Legality |
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During a recent staff meeting, the billing department discussed their findings from a recent audit. They found that many people were entering their billing incorrectly, which cost the company $500,000. What kind of issue is this?
A. Rights
B. Values
C. Professionalism
D. Legality |
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Recently, Will went to an IEP meeting. The BCBA asked Will for data, and Will said
“keep my name and data out of your mouth” and attempted to slap the BCBA. What kind of issue is this?
A. Rights
B. Values
C. Professionalism
D. Legality |
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Liz is considering the use of signaled response interruption and redirection for an adult client, George, who exhibits stereotypy that is reportedly disruptive to his workplace. She has considered that the job coach, Chris, will be responsible for implementing the procedure. She has also defined that failure to implement the procedure with integrity could result in treatment failure.
What step should Liz take next in conducting her risk benefits analysis?
A. Define potential benefits
B. Research the literature
C. Consult with relevant individuals
D. Determine and document the course of action |
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| A. Define potential benefits |
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Liz is considering the use of signaled response interruption and redirection for an adult client, George, who exhibits stereotypy that is reportedly disruptive to his workplace. She has considered that the job coach, Chris, will be responsible for implementing the procedure. She has also defined that failure to implement the procedure with integrity could result in treatment failure. Who best represents the client in this scenario?
A) Liz
B) George
C) Chris
D) Chris and George |
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Liz is considering the use of signaled response interruption and redirection for an adult client, George, who exhibits stereotypy that is reportedly disruptive to his workplace. She has considered that the job coach, Chris, will be responsible for implementing the procedure. She has also defined that failure to implement the procedure with integrity could result in treatment failure. Chris would be the;
A) Third party
B) Stakeholder
C) Client
D) Behavior analyst |
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Which of the following is a recommendation for promoting ethical and culturally sensitive behavior analysis?
A) Monitor our own agenda and biases
B) Immediately call out any questionable behavior as unethical
C) Monitor our own cultural impacts
D) Hide our true intentions from any stakeholders and clients
E) A and C |
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Alex is the only BCBA in a rural town in Nebraska. A resident of his town, who attends Alex’s yoga class, asks if he can provide supervision to him as he is completing his coursework towards certification online. Alex declines, as the Ethics Code prohibits multiple relationships. Alex appears to be following which ethics paradigm?
A. Rule-based Ethics
B. Virtue Ethics
C. Consequential Ethics
D. Contextual Ethics |
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Alex’s choice to follow the Code regarding multiple relationships despite the nature of the existing relationship (fellow yogis) resulted in a trainee not getting supervision. This demonstrates which potential issue of rule-based ethics?
A. may not describe the contingencies thoroughly
B. does not account for context
C. more effortful
D. less foundational guidance |
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| B. does not account for context |
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Chris is supervising Maria who is completing her fieldwork hours and is also working with Maria on publishing a book, this is defined as a
A. Multiple relationship
B. Conflict of interest
C. Exploitative relationship |
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Lilah is a BCaBA working as a lead teacher in a self-contained autism classroom. One student has been displaying novel disruptive and is interfering with instruction. An emergency meeting is scheduled to determine if the child can be served in this setting. Although Lilah has not yet conducted a functional assessment which will likely yield effective approaches that could be attempted in the classroom, she supports alternative placement for the student given the time and effort plan development and implementation would require. Lilah appears to be following which ethics paradigm?
A. Rule-based Ethics
B. Virtue Ethics
C. Consequential Ethics
D. Contextual Ethics |
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A contingency relationship between a set of interlocking behavioral contingencies, its aggregate product, and the consequences of selection.
A) Group contingency
B) Metacontingency
C) Microcontingency
D) Macrocontingency |
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Chris is Maria’s employer and her supervisor as she is working towards completion of her fieldwork hours. Chris often asks Maria to write and submit all his Behavior Plans at the last minute. Chris does not offer any additional pay to do so as Maria is an hourly employee. This is defined as a:
A. Multiple relationship
B. Conflict of interest
C. Exploitative relationship |
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| C. Exploitative relationship |
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When an individual’s goals in two roles are competing, this is defined as a
A. Multiple relationship
B. Conflict of interest
C. Exploitative relationship |
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A BCBA offers to supervise her friend who is also completing their hours towards certification. What does this represent? A. Multiple relationship
B. Conflict of interest
C. Exploitative relationship |
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A BCBA supervisor is also an employer of an RBT. She tells her RBT that she will only sign experience paperwork towards certification if the RBT stays with her company for at least 1 year. This is acting in an inappropriate way; this is defined as a:
A. Multiple relationship
B. Conflict of interest
C. Exploitative relationship |
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| C. Exploitative relationship |
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Greg, a BCBA, is approached by his employer to take on an intensive feeding refusal case which would offer him more billable hours per week of billable hours. Greg who is trying to pay down his student loans considers his lack of experience with treating feeding refusal. What factor is governing Greg’ decision?
A. Time to deliberate
B. Information available
C. Experience/competence
D. Resources |
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Marge has been offered an opportunity to represent behavior analysis at a senate hearing to change the state legislature regarding state licensure for behavior analysts. The senate hearing is only 2 weeks away, so Marge would have to make her travel plans soon to go to the state capital. She is concerned about time to prepare her speech and talking points. She decides to decline the offer, graciously. What factor most likely influenced Marge’s decision?
A. Time to deliberate
B. Information available
C. Experience/competence
D. Resources |
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Monique ensures that when she works with her clients and caregivers, she always first asks whether they prefer person first language in respect to their diagnosis. This is a demonstration of which core principle?
A. Benefit Others.
B. Treat Others with Compassion, Dignity, and Respect.
C. Behave with Integrity.
D. Ensure their Competence. |
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| B. Treat Others with Compassion, Dignity, and Respect. |
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Georgina, a BCBA who owns an agency, has become aware that some of her employees, BCBAs and BCaBAs, have been been fraudulently documenting their hours by signing into the EVV system when they are still parked in their vehicles. She is concerned that she may have indirectly encouraged this behavior by stressing that employees seek to utilize 100% of a client’s billable hours. This is a demonstration of which core principle?
A. Benefit Others.
B. Treat Others with Compassion, Dignity, and Respect.
C. Behave with Integrity.
D. Ensure their Competence. |
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| C. Behave with Integrity. |
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Bob is an RBT who is working with Josephine, a young girl whose parents are divorced. He provides ABA treatment in the home and school settings. Josephine lives with her father, but Bob gave both parents his cell phone number in case they needed to contact him for any changes to the schedule. Although Bob rarely sees the client’s mother, she has been sending him text messages unrelated to her daughter’s treatment, has recently attempted ‘friending’ him on Facebook.
Is this a multiple relationship?
A) Yes
B) No |
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yes
• Must adhere to the BACB’s ethical code regarding “multiple relationships.”
• Bob should communicate this problem with his supervising BCBA and ask for advice for a direct strategy for communicating his refusal to his client’s mother.
• Bob should politely decline and explain the need for clear boundaries between personal and professional relationships
• An alternate RBT should be assigned to case if direct communication does not resolve this ethical issue. |
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Which of the following represents a possible enforcement of the code activity by the BACB?
A) Educational Review or Disciplinary Review
B) Requiring verification of competency, and/or paper or product submission
C) Certification invalidation, revocation or suspension; eligibility suspension, practice restriction, and/or mandatory disciplinary supervision
D) All of these represent possible enforcement actions by the BACB |
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| D) All of these represent possible enforcement actions by the BACB |
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Nicki has been asked by the client’s parents to try an intervention that their chiropractor suggested. What should Nicki do first when conducting a risk-benefit analysis?
a. Identify potential risks
b. Identify potential benefits
c. Define the target behaviors, goals and relevant individuals involved
d. Review literature about the intervention |
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| c. Define the target behaviors, goals and relevant individuals involved |
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Nicki has been asked by the client’s parents to try an intervention that their chiropractor suggested.
After defining target behaviors, goals and relevant individuals, What should Nicki do next when conducting a risk-benefit analysis?
a. Identify potential risks
b. Identify potential benefits
c. Define the target behaviors, goals and relevant individuals involved
d. Review literature about the intervention |
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| a. Identify potential risks |
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| A 3rd party payer for services is considered a “client” according to the Code. a. True b. False |
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Nicki has been asked by the client’s parents to try an intervention that their chiropractor suggested. What should Nicki do first when conducting a risk-benefit analysis?
a. Identify potential risks
b. Identify potential benefits
c. Define the target behaviors, goals and relevant individuals involved
d. Review literature about the intervention |
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| c. Define the target behaviors, goals and relevant individuals involved |
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Nicki has been asked by the client’s parents to try an intervention that their chiropractor suggested.
After defining target behaviors, goals and relevant individuals, What should Nicki do next when conducting a risk-benefit analysis?
a. Identify potential risks
b. Identify potential benefits
c. Define the target behaviors, goals and relevant individuals involved
d. Review literature about the intervention |
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| a. Identify potential risks |
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Nicki has been asked by the client’s parents to try an intervention that their chiropractor suggested.Nicki has identified potential risks in implementing the intervention recommended by the parent. What should Nicki do next when conducting a risk-benefit analysis?
a. Identify potential risks
b. Identify potential benefits
c. Define the target behaviors, goals and relevant individuals involved
d. Review literature about the intervention |
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| b. Identify potential benefits |
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A 3rd party payer for services is considered a “client” according to the Code.
a. True
b. False |
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Shobe is a special education teacher. A student in her room named Gavin is receiving ABA services from BCBA Angelica. Shobe tries her best to implement the treatment plan with the support of Angelica. Who is the stakeholder?
a. Shobe
b. Angelica
c. Gavin |
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| Verbal behavior, in the form of rules explicitly stating the contingencies for which one will contact reinforcement and punishment |
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| Verbal behavior describing desired behavior in ourselves to which consequences are implied |
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| Individual’s adherence to a code of conduct including vocational and interpersonal skills |
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| Acting in accordance with local and federal law |
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Factors governing clinical choice
hint... 4 of them |
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1. time
2. available information
3. experience and competence
4. resources |
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Kendrick is a BCBA for a school district and has been working in this setting for over 20 years. A trainee who works in a clinic asked him to be her supervisor. Which factor governing clinical choice is this most related to?
a.Time
b.Available information
c.Experience and competence
d.Resources |
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| c.Experience and competence |
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| Where do ethics come from? |
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– Family
– Friends
– Community
– Religion
– Government
– Culture and art |
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During a supervision meeting with the BCaBA, the BCBA learns that one of the clients had a significant increase in self-injurious behavior resulting the the BCaBA using emergency restraint procedures. Which ethics standard should the BCBA consider?
a. 4.01: compliance with supervision requirements
b. 4.02: supervisory competence
c. 4.03: supervisory volume
d. 4.04: accountability in supervision |
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d. 4.04: accountability in supervision
Ethics standard 4.04, Accountability in Supervision, states that behavior analysts are accountable for their own practices in supervision as well as the behavior-analytic activities during supervision of those they supervise or train. In this scenario, the BCBA discovers that one of her supervisee’s clients has had an increase in dangerous behaviors. The BCBA must consider standard 4.04 in this situation as they are responsible for the treatment plan for this client. Ethics standard 4.01, Compliance with Supervision Requirements, refers to behavior analysts having knowledge of and complying with all supervision requirements of the BACB, funders, organizations, and state and federal laws. Ethics standard 4.02, Supervisory Competence, refers to a behavior analyst only supervising others within their scope of competence. Ethics standard 4.03, Supervisory Volume, states that behavior analysts accept only the number of supervisees or trainees that allows for effective supervision. |
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A BCBA is asked by her company to provide remote supervision to an RBT who is working in another country. The BCBA is not familiar with the regulations in the country where the RBT resides. Which ethics standard should the BCBA consider?
a. 4.01: compliance with supervision requirements
b. 4.02: supervisory competence
c. 4.03: supervisory volume
d. 4.04: accountability in supervision |
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a. 4.01: compliance with supervision requirements
Ethics standard 4.01, Compliance with Supervision Requirements, refers to behavior analysts having knowledge of and complying with all supervision requirements of the BACB, funders, organizations, and state and federal laws. In this scenario, the BCBA is being asked to provide supervision in an area in which she is unfamiliar. It is the BCBA’s responsibility to learn about any laws and regulations in that country that may be different from her own country. Ethics standard 4.02, Supervisory Competence, refers to a behavior analyst only supervising others within their scope of competence. Ethics standard 4.03, Supervisory Volume, states that behavior analysts accept only the number of supervisees or trainees that allows for effective supervision. Ethics standard 4.04, Accountability in Supervision, states that behavior analysts are accountable for their own practices in supervision as well as the behavior-analytic activities during supervision of those they supervise or train. |
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Carl, a BCBA, relies on his supervisees to let him know if behaviors are becoming problematic and does not check data or reports. One day, he receives a call from a concerned caseworker that one of the clients has several bruises and scratches due to self-injury. He was not informed about this by the BCaBA. Is Carl in violation of 4.04, Accountability in Supervision?
a. yes
b. no |
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yes
Correct
Ethics standard 4.04, Accountability in Supervision, states that behavior analysts are accountable for their own practices in supervision as well as the behavior-analytic activities during supervision of those they supervise or train. In this scenario, the BCBA is responsible for following all cases of his supervisees. He is in violation of standard 4.04 because he was unaware of the worsening behaviors of a client and resulting injuries. Interventions should have been evaluated before the behavior became so problematic. |
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Javi’s supervisor, Jane, learns that Javi is working as an independent contractor and providing training to newly hired therapists at an ABA agency. As his supervisor, Jane is responsible for Javi’s work and needs to act. Considering 4.04, Accountability in Supervision, which action should Jane take?
a. ignore the information and continue providing supervision to Javi for those cases that they share
b. immediately end the supervisory relationship with Javi
c. Report Javi to the BACB and contact the agency where he provides training to inform them of the unethical nature
d. review the rules of supervision and contractual agreements and ensure that Jane is appropriately involved in providing supervision for Javi's behavior -analytic tasks |
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| d. review the rules of supervision and contractual agreements and ensure that Jane is appropriately involved in providing supervision for Javi's behavior -analytic tasks |
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Julia, a BCBA, has agreed to supervise a staff member at her agency who wishes to pursue certification. The staff member says that they work an average of 35 hours a week and would like to log all their work hours to complete the requirements as quickly as possible. Julia is considering allowing this. Given this scenario, which ethics standard should the behavior analyst consider?
a. 4.01: compliance with supervision requirements
b. 4.02: supervisory competence
c. 4.03: supervisory volume
d. 4.04: accountability in supervision |
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| a. 4.01: compliance with supervision requirements In this scenario, Julia should consider ethics standard 4.01, Compliance with Supervision Requirements. She needs to determine whether all the work activities would adhere to the guidelines for acceptable activities as determined by the BACB and assess whether logging 35 hours per week would put the staff member over the allowed hours per month. Ethics standard 4.03, Supervisory Volume would apply in this scenario if Julia has met her threshold for how many supervisees she is overseeing and is not able to effectively supervise an additional staff member. Ethics standard 4.02, Supervisor Competence would apply in this scenario if the staff member is requesting supervision in an area in which Julia does not feel competent and fluent. Ethics standard 4.04, Accountability in Supervision would apply in this scenario if Julia agreed to supervise this staff member, and then discovers that they have been logging hours that are not compliant with BACB guidelines. |
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Brianna is receiving in home ABA services from Nicole (RBT). The programming is supervised by Aiden the BCBA. Aiden also conducts parent training weekly, to teach parents how to run the programs on their own. Who is considered the client here?
A) Nicole
B) Brianna
C) Brianna’s parents
D) Both B and C |
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Amy is a BCBA that works with her client, Kevin, a 7-year-old in his home. The parents invite her to Kevin’s upcoming birthday party. Amy declines because the ethics code prohibits multiple relationships. Amy is using which approach to analyzing ethical dilemmas?
A) Analyzing actions
B) Analyzing consequences
C) Analyzing both actions and consequences
D) This is not an ethical dilemma |
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Jason is is the only BCBA is in small town and an expert at classroom management. His daughter attends a local private school. The principal of the school reached out to him for help with classroom misbehavior for various classrooms at the school. Jason knows that if he accepts this might be a multiple relationship which is prohibited by the code, however he also knows that contracting with the school to help with classroom management would make for a more positive environment for all, and better outcomes for both teachers and students.
Jason is using which approach to analyzing ethical dilemmas?
A) Analyzing actions
B) Analyzing consequences
C)Analyzing both actions and consequences
D)This is not an ethical dilemma |
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| C)Analyzing both actions and consequences |
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| difference types of ethics |
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Steven told his wife that if she didn’t put away the Halloween decorations today, he was going to throw them away. His wife said, “tough, I’m enjoying my seasonal decorations until the end of the month and if you throw them away, I will just buy new ones”. Steven tells his wife he won’t throw them away. His wife’s response is an example of an:
A) Effective example of control
B) Ineffective example of control
C) Effective example of countercontrol
D) Ineffective example of countercontrol |
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| C) Effective example of countercontrol |
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Phoebe puts a bowl of soup in front of her son James and says, “dinner is served”. He first says he doesn’t want it. Pheobe says, “if you don’t eat your soup, I’m going to take away your movie night”. James pushes the bowl of soup off the table right on to the floor. Mom serves him another bowl and places it in front of him. James pushing the soup off the table is an example of an:
A) Effective example of control
B) Ineffective example of control
C) Effective example of countercontrol
D) Ineffective example of countercontrol |
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| D) Ineffective example of countercontrol |
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Brielle is a BCBA providing supervision to those seeking fieldwork hours. Her area of expertise is working with individuals with severe problem behavior. She gets an inquiry from a student that wants to gain experience with verbal behavior and skill acquisition for early learners. Even though Brielle has time to take on this trainee and could use the money, she declines because she’s not fluent with verbal behavior. Which factor governing clinical choice is this most related to?
A) Time to deliberate
B) Available information
C) Experience and competence
D) Resources |
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| C) Experience and competence |
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Lika is a BCBA. She works with Ron, a 7-yea-old boy, in his home. Ron’s family asked Lika if she wouldn’t mind going over to their house and watering the plants while they are away on vacation. Respectfully, Lika explains the ethics requirements she must follow and kindly declines. Lika is adhering to which core principle?
A) Benefit Others.
B) Treat Others with Compassion, Dignity, and Respect.
C) Behave with Integrity.
D) Ensure their Competence |
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| C) Behave with Integrity. |
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When a behavior analyst observes, suspects, or determines that another behavior analyst has engaged in behavior that violates the code, their first requirement is to:
A) Report to the BACB
B) Call the authorities
C) Determine whether there is risk of harm or a legal violation
D) Bring it to the attention of the offending behavior analyst |
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| C) Determine whether there is risk of harm or a legal violation |
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Natasha noticed that Sherry, a BCaBA, is clocking in to work much earlier than she is supposed to and staying much longer than necessary. This is costing the company money as they are paying for her being there even though she is not doing any direct or indirect work. Natasha approaches Sherry with her concern about her clocking in and out. What should Natasha do next if she is attempting an informal resolution?
A) Express her concern
B) Gather and document more information
C) Approach Sherry
D) Attempt a resolution |
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| B) Gather and document more information |
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Mosa is a BCBA hired as an external supervisor for Lori, an RBT working at a center-based ABA clinic. While she is supervising her, she notices that the internal BCBAs sit in the lobby and gossip about the parents of the enrolled clients. Mosa can clearly hear the harsh statements being made about the families. Mosa immediately identifies why this has triggered her ethical radar. She contemplates saying something, or just ignoring them.
What should Mosa do next when evaluating an ethical concern using the Rosenberg and Schwartz (2019) model?
A) Identify why this triggered ethical radar
B) Brainstorm solutions
C) Evaluate solutions
D) Identify if an acceptable solution has been identified
E) Implement the solution
F) Reflect upon the outcome |
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Mary is in a toxic relationship. However, her family strongly does not believe in divorce. This value has been passed down across generations. If she simply analyzes the action (e.g., getting a divorce) this would be considered a ______ approach to ethical decision making.
a. structual
b. functional
c. both |
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| Even though Mary’s family strongly does not believe in divorce. She writes down the benefits to getting a divorce and the losses. By doing this, she can see the potential effect of the divorce in the short-term and the long-term. This would be considered a ______ approach to ethical decision making. |
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When we evaluate an ethical dilemma, it is best to focus the analysis on _________ and ________.
A)Actions; consequences of actions
B)Intent; consequences of intention
C)Antecedents; consequences |
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| A)Actions; consequences of actions |
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Fred is a BCBA. His client’s family gave him an invitation to a Christmas family gathering as they feel he is part of the family because they see him often and he has helped their son through many challenges. Respectfully, Fred explains the ethics requirements he must follow and kindly declines. Fred is adhering to which core principle?
A) Benefit Others.
B) Treat Others with Compassion, Dignity, and Respect.
C) Behave with Integrity.
D) Ensure their Competence |
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| C) Behave with Integrity. |
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Penny, a BCBA, is supervising trainees seeking certification. She creates contracts and documents all training sessions. She is leaving the company, so she provides copies of all documentation to the trainees and passes on their files to her replacement. Is Penny in compliance with ethics code 4.05, Maintaining Supervision Documentation?
yes
no |
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yes
Penny, a BCBA, is supervising trainees seeking certification. She creates contracts and documents all training sessions. She is leaving the company, so she provides copies of all documentation to the trainees and passes on their files to her replacement. Is Penny in compliance with ethics code 4.05, Maintaining Supervision Documentation? |
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Frances just submitted her application for her BCaBA recertification. The BACB audited her application and requested documented proof of her supervision hours. Frances realized she was missing some of her supervision meeting forms. She reached out to her supervising BCBA who told her that was her responsibility, and that she did not retain copies of any of her forms. Is the BCBA in compliance with ethics code 4.05, Maintaining Supervision Documentation?
yes
no |
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no
Ethics standard 4.05, Maintaining Supervision Documentation, states that behavior analysts keeps complete and accurate documentation of all supervisory activity in order to transition oversight if necessary. Records should be kept for at least seven years. In this example, the BCBA failed to retain records of supervision activities to provide when necessary. This is in violation of standard 4.05. |
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An experienced behavior analyst, Shane is aware he must keep documentation for at least seven years. He stores his old client paperwork in a locked filing cabinet in his basement. However, he feels it is the responsibility of his trainees to maintain their own paperwork, and he has not kept copies for himself. He learns in conversation with a fellow analyst that he must also keep copies of all supervision documentation. Considering ethics standard 4.05, Maintaining Supervision Documentation, what should Shane do?
a. attempt to recreate old documents to have some documentation in the event of an audit
b. immediately begin keeping paperwork related to supervision and self-report to the BACB
c. Notify current supervisees that they need to make a second copy of all their documentation for him to review and maintain |
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| b. immediately begin keeping paperwork related to supervision and self-report to the BACB |
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Lisa, a BCBA, is supervising Brian in the school setting. Lisa trains Brian on data collection during supervision, then lets him practice in the classroom while she collects data. She provides feedback and takes IOA data. He begins collecting data on his own. She meets with him in the classroom every other week to collect IOA and give him feedback. Is Lisa in compliance with ethics standard 4.06, Providing Supervision and Training?
yes
no |
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yes
Ethics standard 4.06, Providing Supervision and Training, describes four components to providing effective supervision: Meets requirements, is evidence-based, focuses on positive reinforcement, and is individualized for each trainee and their circumstances. In this scenario, the BCBA is adhering to standard 4.06 by teaching evidence-based procedures for data collection, providing feedback, shaping behavior, and individualizing the intervention to the setting in which the trainee is working. |
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Jessica is training Maureen, a supervisee, on the conditions of an FA. She explains the steps to completing an FA and then tells Maureen to “try it” with one of her clients while she observes her. She says this is the best way to learn. When Maureen makes a mistake, Jessica becomes impatient and reprimands her. Is Jessica in compliance with ethics standard 4.06, Providing Supervision and Training?
yes
no |
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no
Ethics standard 4.06, Providing Supervision and Training, describes four components to providing effective supervision: Meets requirements, is evidence-based, focuses on positive reinforcement, and is individualized for each trainee and their circumstances. In this scenario, the supervisor is in violation of standard 4.06 as she is not providing training for the procedure or any type of shaping or positive reinforcement. She only reprimands the trainee and tells her what to do rather than showing her how. |
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Henry is one of Arnold’s supervisees. He is frustrated by constantly having to figure things out on his own, which results in a lot more criticism for what he did wrong than opportunities for praise for doing it right. He feels like he is floundering and is not sure that Arnold’s supervision is in line with the ethical code. What is the most appropriate course of action for Henry?
a. continue receiving superivison from Arnold; it will be worth it in the long run
b. discuss his concerns with Arnold, using the code as reference to cite specific examples
c. report arnold to the BACB |
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b. discuss his concerns with Arnold, using the code as reference to cite specific examples
Ethics standard 4.06, Providing Supervision and Training, describes four components to providing effective supervision: Meets requirements, is evidence-based, focuses on positive reinforcement, and is individualized for each trainee and their circumstances. In this scenario, the supervisor is not adhering to standard 4.06 as he is not providing evidence-based training or shaping and positive reinforcement as feedback. The best course of action for the trainee is to discuss his concerns with his supervisor, referring to standard 4.06. He should not continue receiving supervision as it is currently because this will not prepare him to be an effective behavior analyst. Taking workshops to make up for poor supervision would not provide him the supervision he needs. Reporting his supervisor to the BACB will not be as effective as addressing him directly and discussing what he wants from his supervision time. |
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Robyn is providing supervision to a trainee in another state. A few months into the supervision, Robyn learns that the state her supervisee works in requires licensure for the practice of behavior analysis. Robyn is not licensed. Considering 4.06, Providing Supervision and Training, what is the most appropriate course of action the behavior analyst should take?
a. immediately terminate the supervisory relationship and do not sign off on any supervisory forms
b. let the trainee know they will need pursue licensure upon certification
c. review the requirements and determine if it is approriate to pursue or to transition to the trainee to a licensed supervisor |
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c. review the requirements and determine if it is approriate to pursue or to transition to the trainee to a licensed supervisor
Supervision and training should be provided in accordance with all rules and regulations, including using evidence-based practices and reinforcement-based approaches. In this case, Robyn has a responsibility to learn of the licensure requirements in the state where the supervisee lives and practices. Supervision should be paused while this review occurs, as continuing supervision could directly conflict with the state’s licensure laws. Discontinuing supervision may not be necessary, as Robyn may be able to meet the requirements of state licensure. Additionally, since supervision responsibilities fall upon both the supervisor and supervisee, Robyn should not report the trainee to the BACB. Otherwise, Robyn is circumventing her own responsibilities. |
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Zoe is a BCBA just beginning to supervise trainees. She is working with clients part time and needs extra income. She advertises that she can take trainees and accepts all requests that fit with her areas of expertise. However, Zoe tells all the supervisees that they must be flexible—she cannot always be meet with them monthly, but that she’ll put everyone on a rotation. Which ethics standard is being violated in this scenario?
a. 4.03: supervisory volume
b. 4.04: accountability in supervision
c. 4.08: performance monitoring and feedback
d. 4.09: delegation of task |
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a. 4.03: supervisory volume
In this scenario, Zoe is violating ethics standard 4.03, Supervisory Volume because she is continuing to accept new supervisees even though she is not able to provide effective supervision that aligns with BACB requirements for fieldwork. Ethics standard 4.04, Accountability in Supervision would apply in this scenario if she discovered that the supervisees were completing tasks without her oversight because she was seeing them so infrequently. Ethics standard 4.08, Performance Monitoring and Feedback would apply if Zoe does not provide adequate performance feedback for her supervisees when she does meet with them. Ethics standard 4.09, Delegation of Tasks would apply in this scenario if Zoe were delegating tasks to her supervisees that they had not been adequately trained to perform. |
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Right now, every two years BCBA’s have to recertify with the Board. This recertification includes 32 CE’s including 4 in ethics every 2 years. under which standard does this fall under?
a) 1.01 Being Truthful
b) 1.02 Conforming with Legal and Professional Requirements
c) 1.03 Accountability
d) 1.04 Practicing within a Defined Role |
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| b) 1.02 Conforming with Legal and Professional Requirements |
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On the way to an appointment with a client, a BCBA ran over some glass and got a flat tire. They called the client and let them know they may be late or may have to reschedule depending on the outcome of the tire. Which standard might this fall under?
a) 1.01 Being Truthful
b) 1.02 Conforming with Legal and Professional Requirements
c) 1.03 Accountability
d) 1.04 Practicing within a Defined Role |
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Administration has designed a contest in which BCBA’s who utilize 100% of a client's billable hours receive a gift certificate to a local restaurant. How might this ‘incentive’ change how BCBA’s track their hours?
Which code might be in question?
a) 1.01 Being Truthful
b) 1.03 Accountability
c) 1.04 Practicing within a Defined Role
d) 1.08 Nondiscrimination |
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Behavior Analyst Abdullah has worked on daily living skills with clients for four years. He recently got a new client who requires programming in academic skills for reading and math. This situation is best related to which standard?
a) 1.03 Accountability
b) 1.04 Practicing within a Defined Role
c) 1.05 Practicing within Scope of Competence
d) 1.06 Maintaining Competence |
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| c) 1.05 Practicing within Scope of Competence |
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Behavior Analyst Abdullah has worked on daily living skills with clients for four years. He recently got a new client who requires programming in academic skills for reading and math.
Which would be the best course of action for Abdullah?
a) Take the case. Educational instruction is the same type of principles apply to teaching as daily living skills.
b) Take the case; what could go wrong? It should be easier than daily living.
c) Procure competent supervision and training while investigating working the case.
d) Don’t take the case and stick with what he knows already. |
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| c) Procure competent supervision and training while investigating working the case. |
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Behavior Analyst Abdullah wrote up a contract that specifies his professional relationship with the client, and included his supervisor’s role addressing his development in educational skill teaching, This situation highlights which of the following:
a) 1.03 Accountability
b) 1.04 Practicing within a Defined Role
c) 1.05 Practicing within Scope of Competence
d) 1.06 Maintaining Competence |
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| b) 1.04 Practicing within a Defined Role |
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Behavior Analyst Abdullah also attended an “Essential for Living” (EFL) three-hour workshop with Pat McGreevy. The EFL mostly highlights functional living skills and includes verbal behavior analysis. Because Abdullah still has many clients who still need programming in functional living skills, this situation best fits which of the following?
a) 1.03 Accountability
b) 1.04 Practicing within a Defined Role
c) 1.05 Practicing within Scope of Competence
d) 1.06 Maintaining Competence |
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| d) 1.06 Maintaining Competence |
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Sean, a male HR person was interviewing Farah, for a behavior technician position. At the completion of the interview, Farah refused to shake Sean’s hand when he offered it stating she follows the Muslim religion and practices. The interviewer attempted again to shake Farah’s hand. What should the HR person be aware of?
a) Standard 1.05:Practicing within Scope of Competence
b) Standard 1.07: Cultural Responsiveness and Diversity
c) Standard 1.08: Nondiscrimination
d) Standard 1.09: Nonharassment |
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| b) Standard 1.07: Cultural Responsiveness and Diversity |
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HR person Sean considers Farah’s lack of handshake to be discriminatory toward him, that she did not appreciate the job offer and she can't work with him if she can't shake his hand to ‘make the deal.’ This led Sean to offer the job to someone else. Which standard is violated?
a) Standard 1.05:Practicing within Scope of Competence
b) Standard 1.07: Cultural Responsiveness and Diversity
c) Standard 1.08: Nondiscrimination
d) Standard 1.09: Nonharassment |
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| c) Standard 1.08: Nondiscrimination |
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Clara, a BCBA, has heard of River’s nickname, ‘Chrome.’ Clara heard that ‘chrome’ was given as a nickname because River has 6 chrome studs they wear on their face besides earrings. If Clara began to use Rivers’ nickname to call on them, which standard might it/would it violate?
a) Standard 1.05:Practicing within Scope of Competence
b) Standard 1.07: Cultural Responsiveness and Diversity
c) Standard 1.08: Nondiscrimination
d) Standard 1.09: Nonharassment |
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| d) Standard 1.09: Nonharassment |
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Nancy, a 20 year veteran of the company was recently passed over for a promotion because she implicated her boss for ongoing overbilling issues and her boss wants to ‘get back at her.’ What form of harassment might this be an example of?
a) Discriminatory harassment
b) Retaliatory harassment
c) Powerharassment
d) Sexual harassment |
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| b) Retaliatory harassment |
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Just before the December holiday season, Agnes’ parents, a client of ABC Behavior company, got all staff a $5.00 gift card to Starbucks. The total gift was $150 dollars to the company.
Which choice below might this fall under?
a) Standard 1.12: Giving and Receiving Gifts
b) Standard 1.13: Coercive and Exploitative Relationships
c) Coercive relationship
d) Exploitative relationship |
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| a) Standard 1.12: Giving and Receiving Gifts it is commonly practiced to give gifts of appreciation, but not required and should not be expected. It was delivered equitably across staff. BACA has a ‘Staff Appreciation’ group consisting of parents and admin. This helps with acknowledging the code of ethics and parents' ability to acknowledge staff. |
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BCBA Barclay is behind on gift-giving this season. He decides to put his classroom clients to work by making gifts that he can hand out to coworkers.
Which choice below might this fall under? Which type of relationship?
a) Standard 1.12: Giving and Receiving Gifts
b) Standard 1.13: Coercive and Exploitative Relationships
c) Coercive relationship
d) Exploitative relationship |
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b) Standard 1.13: Coercive and Exploitative Relationships
d) Exploitative relationship |
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A presentation will be taking place in 20 minutes. Mabel, a behavior technician, recruits three clients who were engaged in their individual programming activities to clean the cafeteria for the presentation. Mabel feels it is fine because the clients need daily living skills anyway.
Which choice below might this fall under? Which type of relationship?
a) Standard 1.12: Giving and Receiving Gifts
b) Standard 1.13: Coercive and Exploitative Relationships
c) Coercive relationship
d) Exploitative relationship |
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b) Standard 1.13: Coercive and Exploitative Relationships
d) Exploitative relationship |
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A presentation will be taking place in 20 minutes...
Mable states that any client who does not help will not get a cupcake while watching 15 minutes of a movie after cleanup.
Which choice below might this fall under? Which type of relationship?
a) Standard 1.12: Giving and Receiving Gifts
b) Standard 1.13: Coercive and Exploitative Relationships
c) Coercive relationship
d) Exploitative relationship |
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b) Standard 1.13: Coercive and Exploitative Relationships
c) Coercive relationship |
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Just after you passed the BCBA exam, you recognized that the Board had your old address. You are obligated to update this contact information. Which standard:
a) Standard 1.14: Romantic and Sexual Relationships
b) Standard 1.15: Responding to Requests
c) Standard 1.16: Self-Reporting Critical Information |
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| c) Standard 1.16: Self-Reporting Critical Information |
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You supervise 6 BCBA’s. One of them has been absent a number of times due to illness. They confide in you that they are seeing a psychologist for depression. Clients are not getting the agreed upon service hours because of your supervisee's situation. You counsel your supervisee on which of the following:
a) Standard 1.14: Romantic and Sexual Relationships
b) Standard 1.15: Responding to Requests
c) Standard 1.16: Self-Reporting Critical Information |
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c) Standard 1.16: Self-Reporting Critical Information
PHYSICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS & SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS: You have a physical or mental health condition or substance use disorder that meets the self-reporting requirements. |
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Andrea, a BCBA, is supervising Claribel who is taking coursework and working on fieldwork hours. Claribel is from Colombia and English is her second language. Andrea realizes Claribel has difficulty with some of the terms and helps her study. Which ethics standard is Andrea considering?
a. 4.04: acccountability in supervision
b. 4.06: providing supervision and training
c. 4.07: incorporating and addressing diversity
d. 4.08: performane monitoring and feedback |
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c. 4.07: incorporating and addressing diversity
Ethics standard 4.07, Incorporating and Addressing Diversity, states that during supervision, the supervisors include and discuss issues related to diversity in the potential areas of bias. In this scenario, the BCBA is aware of her trainee’s ethnicity and possible language barrier when studying for her certification. She is adhering to standard 4.07 by addressing this in supervision and offering support. Ethics standard 4.04, Accountability in Supervision, states that behavior analysts are accountable for their own practices in supervision as well as the behavior-analytic activities during supervision of those they supervise or train. Ethics standard 4.06, Providing Supervision and Training, addresses four components to providing effective supervision: Meets requirements, is evidence-based, focuses on positive reinforcement, and is individualized for each trainee and their circumstances. Ethics standard 4.08, Performance Monitoring and Feedback, states that supervisors maintain ongoing documentation, evidence-based data collection, and performance monitoring of those they supervise and train. |
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Marvin works in a residential setting and is assigned a client who is transgender. He has no experience is this area, so he asks his supervisor to help him learn more about working with transgender clients. His supervisor meets with him to discuss and provides him with the company training and additional resources on how best to support the client. Is this in compliance with ethics standard 4.07, Incorporating and Addressing Diversity?
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yes
Ethics standard 4.07, Incorporating and Addressing Diversity, states that during supervision, the supervisors include and discuss issues related to diversity in the potential areas of bias. In this scenario, the supervisee approaches his supervisee to learn more about a client’s diversity. He and the supervisor are adhering to standard 4.07 by addressing the situation and learning more about the client’s gender expression/identity. |
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Patinka is at the end of her supervision hours and is excited to sit for her BCBA exam. She’s studying and notes that her supervisor has not spoken with her at all regarding diversity and how to take this into consideration in her practice. Considering ethics standard 4.07, Incorporating and Addressing Diversity, what course of action should Patinka take?
a. accuse her supervsior of negligence and threaten to report him tothe BACB unless he provides her with free additional supervision
b. approach her supervisor and request additional supervision in this area
c. search for texts that can fill in this gap in her knowledge as it's her responsibility to be aware and knowledgable. |
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b. approach her supervisor and request additional supervision in this area
As behavior analysts, we have a responsibility to integrate diversity practices into our supervision. In addition, we have a responsibility to take actions and build our scope of competence if we are working in unfamiliar territory. In this case, Patinka recognizes that she has not learned about a specific topic, and she takes action to begin learning. Searching texts or accusing a supervisor are not appropriate courses of action, especially because the supervisory experience is a responsibility of both the supervisor and supervisee. Diversity is an integral part of supervision and should not be ignored as a part of that process. |
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Edwin, a BCaBA, supervises RBTs in a classroom setting. Each week, he observes them teaching life skills to students and takes data on use of techniques during the procedures. He then shares the data with them later that day to let them know how well they did. Is the BCaBA in compliance with ethics standard 4.08, Performance Monitoring and Feedback?
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yes
Ethics standard 4.08, Performance Monitoring and Feedback, states that supervisors maintain ongoing documentation, evidence-based data collection, and performance monitoring of those they supervise and train. In this scenario, the BCaBA supervisor is conducting frequent observations and data collection on his supervisees and providing feedback to them on their performance. He is following standard 4.08 by completing performance monitoring and providing effective feedback. |
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Nancy is an RBT working in a client’s home. Her supervising BCBA meets with her once per month in the family home. Nancy typically receives a feedback email from the BCBA the next day telling her how to improve her performance. Is the BCBA in compliance with ethics standard 4.08, Performance Monitoring and Feedback?
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no
Ethics standard 4.08, Performance Monitoring and Feedback, states that supervisors maintain ongoing documentation, evidence-based data collection, and performance monitoring of those they supervise and train. In this scenario, the BCBA supervisor is not adhering to standard 4.08 as she is only meeting with her supervisee monthly and delivering feedback via email the following day. There is no mention of performance monitoring, and the feedback is not immediate or focused on reinforcement. |
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Jax, a BCBA, is excited he’s been given the opportunity to provide supervision to others at the school where he works. He conducts his first meetings and feels they are a success. He documents the performance of each supervisee for his own personal records but fails to share this with the supervisees. Considering ethics standard 4.08, Performance Monitoring and Feedback, which is the best action for Jax to take?
a. immediately share feedback witht the supervisees and implement a system to ensure consistent feedback
b. inform supervisees that feedback is not an essential compontent of supervision
c. inform supervisees that they are not entitled to feedback more frequently than the supervisor deems appropriate
d. send a group email to all supervisees with general feedback that applies to all |
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a. immediately share feedback witht the supervisees and implement a system to ensure consistent feedback
Supervisors have a responsibility to provide performance feedback to supervisees, as this is the means by which supervisees develop and shape new skills. While Jax is gathering data on performance, his supervisees are not receiving the feedback and, thus, do not know how or what to improve. Feedback should be specific to the individual; group feedback may be appropriate, especially if members of the group produce outcomes that are interrelated. Feedback is an essential component of supervision and should be provided on a regular basis. Note that feedback can be both positive and corrective, which gives the behavior analyst many opportunities to provide it. |
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Doug is a new trainee receiving supervision towards becoming a behavior analyst. He’s only had a few supervision meetings but is really enjoying the process. For his client work, he travels between three group homes. To ensure he has access to supervision materials, Doug keeps his client data in a file box in his car. He mentions this to his supervisor, and she immediately informs him this is unethical, and he must change the way he maintains documentation. Which ethics standard did Doug violate?
a. 4.03: supervisory volume
b. 4.05: maintaining supervision documentation
c. 4.06: providing supervision and training
d. 4.08: perfromance monitoring and feedback |
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b. 4.05: maintaining supervision documentation
Ethics standard 4.05 requires supervisors to maintain accurate, confidential documentation throughout the supervision process. Since Doug keeps documentation in a file box in his car, there is an opportunity for confidentiality to be breached. For example, documents in a file box can be stolen and accessed without much effort. Doug is required to take actions that maintain confidentiality. This could include using a locked box that requires a key to be opened. Supervisory Volume (4.03), Provision of Supervision (4.06), and Performance Monitoring (4.08) are all ethical requirements behavior analysts must follow. However, these items do not directly relate to supervisory documentation. |
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Martina is really enjoying receiving supervision from one of the senior behavior analysts in the company. She feels like she’s learning a lot from the supervisor on a conceptual level. However, her supervisor rarely observes her work with the clients and has not provided her with any specific feedback on her work performance or progress in supervision. Which ethics standard is being violated in this scenario?
a. 4.03: supervisory volume
b. 4.05: maintaining supervision documentation
c. 4.06: providing supervision and training
d. 4.08: perfromance monitoring and feedback |
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d. 4.08: perfromance monitoring and feedback
Ethics standard 4.08 requires behavior analysts to provide timely and meaningful feedback to impact supervisee performance. In this example, Martina’s supervisor is violating 4.08 since she is not providing that feedback or any other guidance to support Martina’s professional growth. Including Diversity in Supervision (4.07) and providing supervision that aligns with evidence, rules, and regulations are not a primary concern here. Standard 4.05 tells us that we need to maintain documentation of supervisory practices. While 4.05 is important, as Martina needs to document her concerns, it is not the primary concern here. |
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Rue is seeking her BCBA and is currently taking the required coursework. Since Rue completed a course on measurement, her supervisor decided she should now calculate IOA for research sessions. Rue has read about how to calculate IOA and is very excited to work on this task. Does assigning this task to Rue violate a code standard?
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yes
Ethics standard 4.09, Delegation of Tasks, states that supervisors will only delegate tasks that comply with requirements and that supervisees and trainees are able to perform competently. In this example, the supervisee has only taken a course on measurement and read about calculating IOA. She has not demonstrated competency in measuring or calculating IOA so assigning her this task would violate standard 4.09. |
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Miranda, a BCaBA, is training RBTs to use PECS to teach communication skills to a new client. Several RBTs in the residential setting need the training. Miranda schedules a group meeting and uses BST to train them. She then works with each RBT during the week with a client to ensure accuracy with the skill and gives them feedback on performance. Is the BCBA in violation of ethics code 4.09 Delegation of Tasks?
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no
Ethics standard 4.09, Delegation of Tasks, states that supervisors will only delegate tasks that comply with requirements and that supervisees and trainees are able to perform competently. In this scenario, the BCaBA is adhering to standard 4.09 by training the use of a skill using evidenced-based trainings. First, she uses behavior skills training and then trains in the situation with clients. She monitors their performance and provides feedback to ensure competency. |
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Kara is a supervising BCBA teaching an RBT to implement mand training with a client. Kara provides the RBT with verbal instructions and shows her a video of the procedure. A few weeks later, Kara observes the RBT with a client and realizes she is making mistakes. Is Kara in violation of ethics code 4.09 Delegation of Tasks?
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yes
Ethics standard 4.09, Delegation of Tasks, states that supervisors will only delegate tasks that comply with requirements and that supervisees and trainees are able to perform competently. In this scenario, the BCBA only gives verbal instructions and shows a video to train the supervisee how to implement mand training. The BCBA is not adhering to standard 4.09 as she delegates a task without providing effective skills training. |
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Mary just had a baby and is taking some time off from direct client care but is continuing to provide supervision to her BCaBAs. In a meeting a BCaBA informs Mary that he implemented a punishment procedure for a client’s maladaptive behavior. Considering ethics standard 4.09, Delegation of Tasks, what should Mary do?
a. fire the BCaBA for misconduct
b. let the BCaBA know that next time they are considering a punishment procedure that they need to run it by her first before implementing it
c. review the data to ensure that the plan is reducing the behavior
d. review what BCaBAs can do without direct oversigt and set up a plan to ensure that the procedure is the most appropriate, least restrictive intervention before allowing it to continue |
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d. review what BCaBAs can do without direct oversigt and set up a plan to ensure that the procedure is the most appropriate, least restrictive intervention before allowing it to continue
Item 4.09 requires delegation to comply with regulations and rules, and that the supervisee only be given tasks with which they are fluent. Since Mary is still providing supervision, she is responsible for those staff she supervises, as well as their performance. The best course of action is to ensure her team is clear on roles and expectations, as well as the implementation of certain practices. Simply reviewing the data or reminding the BCaBA of expectations for the next time is not enough. Firing the BCaBA for misconduct is an extreme response, and according to the BACB, requires first addressing the issue directly with the person. |
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Jay is a BCBA starting to provide supervision to behavior intervention staff at the school where he works. Initially, he can provide supervision to all 10 staff members he is asked to supervise. However, his student caseload expands rapidly, requiring an increasing amount of his time, and leaving fewer hours each week for supervision. Which ethics standard should Jay consider?
a. 4.03: supervisory volume
b. 4.05: maintaining supervision documentation
c. 4.06: providing supervision and training
d. 4.08: perfromance monitoring and feedback |
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| a. 4.03: supervisory volume In this scenario, Jay should consider ethics standard 4.03, Supervisory Volume. If he has met the threshold for the number of staff he can supervise adequately, he should not continue to add supervisees to his caseload. Ethics standard 4.05, Maintaining Supervision Documentation would apply in this scenario if he is not storing the documentation related to supervision in a way that complies with BACB guidelines. Ethics standard 4.09, Delegation of Tasks would apply in this scenario if Jay tried to save time by delegating tasks to his supervisees that they had not been trained to complete competently. Ethics standard 4.01, Compliance with Supervision Requirements would apply in this scenario if Jay was not following BACB guidelines in overseeing his staff by doing all group supervision to save time. |
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Sarah is asked to sit in on several interviews as the head of the agency is looking for new therapists to work with some of Sarah’s clients. The agency head, also a BCBA, makes several comments about potential new hires after the interviews that are discriminatory in nature. Sarah is very uncomfortable in the situation and recognizes it as an ethical violation. Which ethics standard is being violated?
a. 4.03: supervisory volume
b. 4.05: maintaining supervision documentation
c. 4.06: providing supervision and training
d. 4.07: incorporating and addressing diversity
e. 4.08: perfromance monitoring and feedback |
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d. 4.07: incorporating and addressing diversity
Behavior analysts have a responsibility to discuss, promote, and integrate diversity practices within supervision. Here, Sarah is involved in a situation where discriminatory practices are possibly occurring (e.g., hiring only one gender; hiring staff that are of a specific race). Ethics standard 4.09 is not relevant here as Sarah is not asking others to complete a task. Documentation, standard 4.05, may be a factor since Sarah should document her concerns and interactions; however, the primary area of concern is in relation to discriminatory hiring practices. |
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Melinda, a BCaBA, receives frequent feedback from her BCBA supervisor regarding her performance. Every few months, the company sends out a survey asking supervisees to give feedback on their supervision experience. The surveys are anonymous and not specific to any one supervisor. Which ethics standard should the company consider?
a. 4.06: providing supervision and training
b. 4.08: performance monitoring and feedback
c. 4.10: evaluating effects of supervision and training
d. 4.11 facilitating continuity of supervision |
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c. 4.10: evaluating effects of supervision and training
Ethics standard 4.10, Evaluating Effects of Supervision and Training, states that behavior analysts use continuous self-evaluation and adjustments of their own supervisory practices, gaining feedback from others as well as assessing supervisee and client outcomes. In this example, the BCBA supervisor provides feedback to her BCaBA supervisee as well as receives feedback on her own supervisory performance. The company should consider standard 4.10 and further evaluate effects of supervision provided. Ethics standard 4.06, Providing Supervision and Training, addresses four components to providing effective supervision: Meets requirements, is evidence-based, focuses on positive reinforcement, and is individualized for each trainee and their circumstances. Ethics standard 4.08, Performance Monitoring and Feedback, states that supervisors maintain ongoing documentation, evidence-based data collection, and performance monitoring of those they supervise and train. Ethics standard 4.11, Facilitating Continuity of Supervision, states that behavior analysts make efforts to minimize disruption of supervision and ensure continuation of supervision if interruptions occur. |
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Which of these is the best evidence of Cheri’s effectiveness as a supervisor?
a. how many of her supervisees passed the certification exam
b. the fact that no supervisee has ever complained about her practices
c. data on her supervisee's mastery of outlined competencies |
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c. data on her supervisee's mastery of outlined competencies
Ethics standard 4.10, Evaluating Effects of Supervision and Training, states that behavior analysts use continuous self-evaluation and adjustments of their own supervisory practices gaining feedback from others as well as assessing supervisee and client outcomes. The best evidence of a supervisor’s effectiveness is observable and measurable data on the supervisor’s performance, as well as the supervisee’s mastery of skills and client outcomes. The number of supervisees passing the exam is not a measure of supervision effectiveness. Statements of satisfaction and absence of complaints are not reliable measures of effective supervisor performance. |
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Jason and Jessica are both BCBAs working in an ABA center. Jason mentions that he learned some valuable things about his work as a supervisor reviewing his monthly feedback forms that his supervisees complete. Jessica is shocked and says that she would never seek feedback from supervisees as they are not able to judge her performance. Considering standard 4.10, Evaluating Effects of Supervision and Training, what should Jason do?
a. file an annoymouse complaint with HR regarding Jessica's disregard for following ethical guidelines
b. immediately report Jessica to the BACB
c. inform Jessica of her obligation to seek feedback from supervisees and follow up with her supervisor to ensure she integrates this into her practice |
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c. inform Jessica of her obligation to seek feedback from supervisees and follow up with her supervisor to ensure she integrates this into her practice
We have an ethical responsibility to engage in continual evaluation of our supervisory practices. This may include gathering feedback from supervisees, gathering feedback from peers, performing self-evaluations, and evaluating outcomes. Regardless of the way we go about this evaluation, we need a system to do so. Reminding Jessica of this obligation and following up with her supervisor will increase the likelihood that Jessica engages in this behavior. While Jason may be behaving ethically, he also has a responsibility to support the ethical behavior of his peers. He also needs to address the situation directly with Jessica, before moving to more intrusive interventions (i.e., reporting to the BACB). Last, an anonymous complaint is not an example of directly addressing the situation with Jessica. In fact, an anonymous complaint may lead to more harm than good (e.g., loss of trust between parties). |
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During a supervision meeting Drew comments to his supervisor that there seems to be a very homogenous group of behavior analysts that work at the company. His supervisor pauses, considering how best to address the comment. Which ethics standard should the behavior analyst consider?
a. 4.03: supervisory volume
b. 4.05: maintaining supervision documentation
c. 4.06: providing supervision and training
d. 4.07: incorporating and addressing diversity
e. 4.08: perfromance monitoring and feedback |
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d. 4.07: incorporating and addressing diversity
Supervisors have a responsibility to promote diversity within supervisory practices, both in discussions and in actions. In this case, the supervisor is tasked with addressing Drew’s comments, including discussing the implications of diversity within practice. The number of supervisees (4.03) is not a factor, as this situation involves only Drew and his supervisor. Evaluating effects of supervision (4.10) and maintaining documentation (4.05) also do not apply. However, Drew’s supervisor does have a responsibility to document this situation and the ways in which it was remedied. |
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Elisa is updating her supervision forms and documents to reflect recent BACB changes. She’s considering how to enable her supervisees to provide her with feedback as well. Which ethics standard should the behavior analyst consider?
a. 4.03: supervisory volume
b. 4.05: maintaining supervision documentation
c. 4.06: providing supervision and training
d. 4.07: incorporating and addressing diversity
e. 4.08: perfromance monitoring and feedback
f. 4.10: evaluating effects of supervision and training |
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f. 4.10: evaluating effects of supervision and training
Elisa is adhering to standard 4.10 in that she is setting up a system to continually evaluate her own supervision practices. She is doing so by requesting feedback from her team. Supervisory volume, as described in 4.03, requires the supervisor to only take on the number of supervisees that allows them to be effective. Diversity practices (4.07) are also not a concern here. However, Elisa does have a responsibility to consider diversity when requesting feedback (e.g., certain cultures may not approve of one gender providing feedback or instruction to another gender). 4.01 describes how a supervisor must be knowledgeable about all supervisory requirements. While Elisa is required to be knowledgeable about supervisory requirements (e.g., gathering feedback from supervisees), this is not the primary concern in this scenario. |
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Shannon has recently begun providing supervision to the staff at the ABA center where she works. One staff member has expressed interest in learning more about food selectivity and possible interventions. Which ethics standard should the behavior analyst consider in this scenario?
a. 4.02: supervisory competence
b. 4.03: supervisory volume
c. 4.05: maintaining supervision documentation
d. 4.06: providing supervision and training |
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a. 4.02: supervisory competence
In this scenario, Shannon should consider ethics standard 4.02, Supervisory Competence. If she has training and experience in working with food selectivity, then it may be appropriate for her to provide training to her trainee in this area. However, if this is not an area of competence for her, she should seek oversight or additional training before addressing this area with her trainee. Ethics standard 4.07, Incorporating and Addressing Diversity would apply in this scenario if the staff member is wanting to address food selectivity with a client whose family has specific religious practices related to food and mealtimes that should be considered. Ethics standard 4.04, Accountability in Supervision would apply in this scenario if Shannon discovers that her trainee has been programming for food selectivity and she was not aware of it. Ethics standard 4.10 relates to evaluating the effects of supervision and training, and we do not see any evidence that this is being violated. |
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Oscar is a trainee working on fieldwork hours towards a BCaBA. His supervising BCBA took an unexpected leave of absence. The BCBA replacing her was unable to meet with Oscar for almost four weeks. Which ethics standard is being violated?
a. 4.07: incorporating and addressing diversity
b. 4.08: perfromance monitoring and feedback
c. 4.10: evaluating effects of supervision and training
d. 4.11: facilitating continuity of supervision |
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d. 4.11: facilitating continuity of supervision
Ethics standard 4.11, Facilitating Continuity of Supervision, states that behavior analysts make efforts to minimize disruption of supervision and ensure continuation of supervision if interruptions occur. In this scenario, standard 4.11 is being violated due to supervision services being interrupted when the BCBA took an unexpected leave of absence, leaving the BCaBA unsupervised for too long. The BCBA should have arranged for another BCBA to provide supervision in order to facilitate continuity of supervision. Ethics standard 4.06, Providing Supervision and Training, addresses four components to providing effective supervision: Meets requirements, is evidence-based, focuses on positive reinforcement, and is individualized for each trainee and their circumstances. Ethics standard 4.08, Performance Monitoring and Feedback, states that supervisors maintain ongoing documentation, evidence-based data collection, and performance monitoring of those they supervise and train. Ethics standard 4.10, Evaluating Effects of Supervision and Training, states that behavior analysts use continuous self-evaluation and adjustments of their own supervisory practices, gaining feedback from others as well as assessing supervisee and client outcomes. |
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Helena, an RBT, is being supervised by her clinical manager, a BCBA, to maintain her RBT certification. The clinical manager is planning to leave the company and transfers supervision responsibilities for Helena to a BCaBA. Is ethics standard 4.11, Facilitating Continuity of Supervision being violated?
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Ethics standard 4.11, Facilitating Continuity of Supervision, states that behavior analysts make efforts to minimize disruption of supervision and ensure continuation of supervision if interruptions occur. In this example, the clinical manager is adhering to standard 4.11 by transferring supervision responsibilities, thus ensuring continuing supervision for the RBT is covered by the BCaBA. |
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Enrique, a BCBA, is taking on a new responsibility as a supervising new hires at the ABA center where he works. Enrique would like to develop a standardized curriculum for all supervisees to follow to make it easier for him to complete his supervision duties. In this case, which ethics standard should Enrique consider?
a. 4.02: supervisory competence
b. 4.06: providing supervision and training
c. evaluating effects of supervision and training
d. facilitating continuity of supervision |
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b. 4.06: providing supervision and training
Behavior analysts have a responsibility to provide supervision in a way that is individualized to the needs of each supervisee. In this case, the development of a standardized curriculum can potentially conflict with the concept of individualized instruction. That said, a standardized curriculum could be used as a guide for skill development, which can then be customized to each supervisee. Evaluating the effects of supervision (4.10) and facilitating a supervisee transition (4.11) are not relevant in this example, since the primary focus is the content and structure of supervision. Ethics standard 4.02 focuses on supervisory competence and the areas in which it is appropriate for the behavior analyst to practice. |
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Sam is a BCBA supervising a trainee working towards BACB certification. Sam learns that he will need to have major surgery and it will require him to be out for at least eight weeks, possibly longer. Which ethics standard should Sam consider?
a. 4.01: compliance with supervision requirements
b. 4.03: supervisory volume
c. 4.07: performance monitoring and feedback
d. 4.11: facilitating continuity of supervision |
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d. 4.11: facilitating continuity of supervision
Ethics standard 4.11 describes our responsibility to facilitate continuity in supervision. For example, in the event of a planned (i.e., vacation) or unplanned (i.e., loss of job) event. Sam needs to ensure this continuity, potentially by asking a peer to provide supervision in his absence. Compliance with requirements (4.01) and supervisory volume (4.03) are not factors in this scenario. Additionally, monitoring performance and providing feedback (4.08) are responsibilities of both Sam and any other supervisor; this is not an area of concern in this scenario. |
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Emory plans for Jax to take over her supervision duties temporarily while she is out on maternity leave. Upon returning to work, Emory learns that Jax failed to provide her supervisee with the agreed-upon supervision hours. Given this scenario, which ethics standard is being violated?
a. 4.01: compliance with supervision requirements
b. 4.03: supervisory volume
c. 4.07: performance monitoring and feedback
d. 4.11: facilitating continuity of supervision |
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d. 4.11: facilitating continuity of supervision
In this case, Emory took steps to ensure there was continuation in supervision by gaining coverage from a fellow behavior analyst. However, because the appropriate supervision did not occur, we have a violation of code item 4.11. Evaluation of supervisory practices, delegation of tasks, and performance monitoring are all important components of supervision and ethics. However, the primary concern is that there was poor continuity of supervisory services. Since Emory was responsible for ensuring that continuity, she is in violation of code item 4.11. |
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JoJo is a trainee working with a client and receiving supervision from a BCBA. The client begins to engage in pica (eating of inedible items) and the BCBA confides in JoJo that he’s never treated this type of behavior but that together they can learn how to intervene. Given this scenario, which ethics standard is being violated?
a. 4.01: compliance with supervision requirements
b. 4.02: supervisory competence
c. 4.03: supervisory volume
d. 4.04: accountability in supervision |
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| b. 4.02: supervisory competence |
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Edgar’s spouse has become sick. Edgar needs to reduce his workload so he can focus on his family. He calls his supervisee to talk about discontinuing supervision and asks about referring the supervisee to another BCBA. The supervisee is understanding and willing to be referred to another analyst. Given the situation, Edgar handled this in an ethical manner.
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There are times when a supervisory relationship needs to be discontinued. In this case, Edgar is contacting some variables in his personal life that are hindering his ability to provide effective, ethical supervision. Therefore, the best course of action is to identify a different supervisor to whom the supervisee can be referred. Also, consider you are a new parent, and your child is undergoing some medical procedures that are risky. It would be appropriate to transition any client cases to another analyst if you foresee that you cannot meet your client’s needs. This is no different for supervisory relationships. |
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Brianne falls ill and spends two months in the hospital. Given the suddenness and severity of her illness, she fails to provide supervision or make arrangements for someone to supervise her trainee for the first month. She realizes this error as she begins to recover. Considering standard 4.12, Appropriately Terminating Supervision, what her best course of action?
a. backdate future supervision meetings to cover the missed period
b. find a supervisor for the trainee that can provide the necessary supervision until she is able to resume
c. wait for the trainee to contact her for supervision |
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| b. find a supervisor for the trainee that can provide the necessary supervision until she is able to resume |
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Andrew, a BCBA, provides in-home services to clients and supervises a few trainees working with his clients. Andrew is considering the best way to manage his paperwork to ensure accessibility as he spends most of his days traveling between appointments. Given this scenario, which ethics standard should Andrew consider?
a. 4.02: supervisory competence
b. 4.05: maintaining supervision documentation
c. 4.09: delegation of tasks
d. 4.12: appropriately terminating supervision |
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b. 4.05: maintaining supervision documentation
Code item 4.05 describes a behavior analyst’s responsibility in documentation of supervision. Supervisors must maintain accurate records in accordance with all organizational policies and local, state, and federal laws. Documents should be maintained for at least seven years post-supervision. As a supervisor, Andrew is responsible for this documentation, including developing a system for maintaining confidentiality. Standard 4.02 relates to the supervisor’s competence with given skills and activities. Standard 4.09 is related to delegation of activities, such as having supervisees develop programs. Standard 4.12 involves termination of the supervisory relationship, which is not a concern here. |
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A supervisee comes to Alex and expresses interest in working with a client that is not on Alex’s caseload. The supervisee says that they still prefer Alex to provide them with supervision regarding their work with the client. Given this scenario, which ethics standard should Alex consider?
a. 4.01: compliance with supervision requirements
b. 4.04: accountability in supervision
c. 4.08: performance monitoring and feedback
d. 4.12: appropriately terminating supervision |
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b. 4.04: accountability in supervision
Alex should consider ethics standard 4.04, Accountability in Supervision. If the supervisee begins to work with a client that Alex does not work with, Alex may not be able to provide adequate oversight of the activities of the supervisee on this case. Ethics standard 4.01, Compliance with Supervision Requirements would apply in this scenario if Alex were not providing supervision that complies with the BACB requirements, such as not providing enough contacts per month. Ethics standard 4.08, Performance Monitoring and Feedback would apply in this scenario if Alex decided that the supervisee would work with the other client, but Alex would not provide any oversight for the work done on that case. Ethics standard 4.12, Appropriately Terminating Supervision would apply if Alex decided to terminate supervision immediately based on the supervisee’s request. |
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Amelia determines that due to family needs she will need to significantly reduce the amount of time she works each week. This reduction will include no longer providing supervision to three trainees. Given this scenario, which ethics standard should Amelia consider?
a. 4.01: compliance with supervision requirements
b. 4.04: accountability in supervision
c. 4.08: performance monitoring and feedback
d. 4.12: appropriately terminating supervision |
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d. 4.12: appropriately terminating supervision
Code item 4.12 describes our responsibility regarding terminating supervision. It is important that a plan be developed so the termination leads to minimal disruption to the supervisee. In this situation, there are no obvious concerns about Amelia evaluating her supervision (4.10) or monitoring the supervisee’s performance (4.08). Regarding supervisory volume (4.03), Amelia will need to develop a termination plan with each supervisee; however, there does not appear to be a concern with the amount of supervisees Amelia is training. |
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Dane has just begun supervising Rob. He’s filling out the supervision form provided by the company and realizes it doesn’t include all the necessary documentation. Given this scenario, which ethics standard should Dane consider?
a. 4.03: supervisory volume
b. 4.05: maintaining supervision documentation
c. 4.08: performance monitoring and feedback
d. 4.12: appropriately terminating supervision |
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c. 4.08: performance monitoring and feedback
As behavior analysts, we have a responsibility to document supervisory practice and performance monitoring (e.g., observations, structured evaluations) of supervisees or trainees. In this scenario, Dane has a responsibility to ensure documentation is correct, so that effective decisions can be made. Otherwise, Dane may make decisions without the appropriate information. Supervisory volume is not a factor here, unless Dane has so many supervisees that he cannot effectively oversee Rob. Ethics standard 4.12 describes responsibilities for terminating supervision, which is not a concern here. Accordingly, if Dane believes supervision should be terminated and he does not have the documentation necessary to do so, this could be a violation of item 4.12. |
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Leslie has not provided supervision in the last few years as she had small children at home and a limited work schedule. As she begins to return to supervision she informs her trainees of the requirements, using the same requirements that were the standard before she took the long break. She does not refer to the BACB website to determine if these requirements have been updated in any way. Given this scenario, which ethics standard is being violated?
a. 4.03: supervisory volume
b. 4.06: providing supervision and training
c. 4.09: delegation of tasks
d. 4.12: appropriately terminating supervision |
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b. 4.06: providing supervision and training
Supervision should be provided within the context of all applicable rules and regulations, including those of the organization, the BACB, and of the state and federal laws. Standard 4.06 requires BCBAs to provide supervision in this manner, which includes staying up-to-date with changes to those rules and regulations. Leslie needs to be familiar with and fluent in the application of current BACB standards to supervision practices. The number of supervisees (4.03) is not a consideration here. Delegation (4.09) and discontinuing supervision (4.12) are not factors here; however, they can become issues if Leslie is not aware of the BACB’s standards regarding these practices. |
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Valerie is receiving supervision from a BCBA and is enjoying the process. She is approached by a parent to provide some training to the other family members. Valerie happily accepts this opportunity as it’s a new task for her and informs her BCBA. The BCBA is unavailable to supervise Valerie in providing the training but encourages her to go ahead and provide the service. Which ethics standard is being violated?
a. 4.04: accountability in supervision
b. 4.05: maintaining supervision documentation
c. 4.10: evaluating effects of supervision and training
d. 4.12: appropriately terminating supervision |
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a. 4.04: accountability in supervision
In this scenario, the BCBA is violating ethics standard 4.04, Accountability in Supervision. Valerie is providing these services without oversight or feedback, which is a direct violation of the ethics standards. Additionally, this is noted as a new task that she is not yet fluent in. Ethics standard 4.05, Maintaining Supervision Documentation would apply here if there was evidence that the BCBA was not appropriately documenting and storing information related to supervision. Ethics standard 4.10, Evaluating Effects of Supervision and Training would apply here if the BCBA did provide oversight but did not adjust if her training were ineffective. Ethics standard 4.12 would apply here if the BCBA decided to terminate supervision immediately because Valerie accepted this additional responsibility. |
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Mallory is thrilled when she receives an important promotion at work. The new role means she is no longer able to supervise her current trainees. Her bosses were aware of this, and she assumes they had made plans to provide the trainees with another supervisor. After two months in her new position Mallory learns that her trainees have not yet received any additional supervision. Which ethics standard is being violated?
a. 4.03: supervisory volume
b. 4.06: providing supervision and training
c. 4.09: delegation of tasks
d. 4.12: appropriately terminating supervision |
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d. 4.12: appropriately terminating supervision
Mallory has an ethical responsibility to terminate supervision properly, regardless of the reason why. Unfortunately, Mallory did not take the appropriate steps to ensure minimal disruption to her supervisees; as the supervisor, this is her responsibility and not something another individual should do for her. Delegation of tasks (4.09) and supervisory volume (4.03) are not factors in this scenario; however, Mallory would have a responsibility to appropriately terminate supervision for all supervisees she works with. Last, while diversity (4.07) should be a consideration in transit |
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Stephen is excited because his supervisor is allowing him to conduct his first functional analysis. However, his supervisor informed him that she cannot be present during the initial FA sessions. Stephen is concerned, but excited to try on his own. Given this scenario, which ethics standard is being violated?
a. 4.03: supervisory volume
b. 4.06: providing supervision and training
c. 4.09: delegation of tasks
d. 4.12: appropriately terminating supervision |
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c. 4.09: delegation of tasks
It’s great that Stephen is excited! However, standard 4.09 states that behavior analysts have a responsibility to delegate tasks to their supervisees or trainees only after confirming that they can competently perform the tasks. In this situation, Stephen has not conducted a functional analysis before and, thus, should not be expected to do so independently. Supervisory volume (4.03) is not a specific concern, as we do not know how many trainees Stephen’s supervisor is supervising. The supervision practice (e.g., using evidence-based practices, providing feedback) discussed in item 4.06 is also not a direct concern here. If the supervisor is not able to supervise Stephen effectively, he should terminate supervision as discussed in item 4.12; however, we do not know whether the supervisor is or is not able to make an ongoing commitment to supervision. |
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Cory has obtained 2,000 fieldwork hours for his BCBA certification path. Of these hours, 1,000 involved direct implementation of client programming (discrete trials, mand training, etc.). This is the correct percentage of restricted hours.
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In the 5th edition coursework and task list, the minimum percentage of unrestricted hours needs to be 60%; the maximum percentage of restricted hours needs to be 40%. In this case, Cory obtained 2,000 hours; 60% of those hours need to be unrestricted: 2,000 x .6 = 1,200. Therefore, at least 1,200 hours need to be unrestricted. At most, 800 hours can be restricted (the direct implementation of behavioral programming). Here, Corey has obtained 1,000 hours of restricted time. |
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Providing behavioral skills training to a caregiver on implementation of a tact-to-mand transfer program. This is:
a. unrestricted and unacceptable
b. restricted and acceptable
c. unrestricted and acceptable
d. restricted and direct |
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| c. unrestricted and acceptable Unrestricted hours are those that include everything a behavior analyst does, beyond direct implementation. Acceptable hours are those that are behavior-analytic in nature. In this case, providing training is both unrestricted (it is NOT the direct implementation of programming) and acceptable (it involves using behavior-analytic principles to teach others). Restricted hours are those that involve the direct implementation of programs (similar to what an RBT would do during a session). Unacceptable activities are those that, while a behavior analyst may need to engage in them, are not necessarily behavior-analytic in nature (e.g., billing for hours worked, conducting CPR training, implementing interventions based in psychotherapy). |
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Paul is a BCBA who has a very tight schedule. He recently picked up another supervisee and is feeling as though he is at the limits of what he can manage. One case in particular is having complications and is starting to require even more time. Paul’s supervisor comes to him and tells him that he needs to open 3 more cases that are a high priority on the wait list. Paul doesn’t want to lose his job and so he reluctantly does what his supervisor asks.
• What Code standard is this this most related to?
A. 1.01: Being Truthful
B. 1.02: Conforming with Legal and Professional Requirements
C. 1.03: Accountability |
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Theo works in a group home with adults
with severe self-injury. He sees a web-
based CE opportunity regarding pediatric
feeding issues. He has an interest in
attending even though he does not work
with children.
• Is this is an ethical violation?
A. Yes
B. No |
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Theo works in a group home with adults with severe self-injury. He sees a web-based CE opportunity regarding pediatric feeding issues. He has an interest in attending even though he does not work with children.
• What Code standard is this most related to?
A. 1.04: Practicing within a Defined Role
B. 1.05: Practicing within Scope of Competence
C. 1.06: Maintaining Competence |
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| C. 1.06: Maintaining Competence |
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Afaya was a competitive swimmer in college and
is now a BCBA and a high school swim coach. Her
experience in ABA has been primarily with children
with ASD. She is interested in using ABA
strategies to help promote proper swimming
techniques but has not had any explicit training in
this area.
• What Code standard is this most related to?
A. 1.04: Practicing within a Defined Role
B. 1.05: Practicing within Scope of Competence
C. 1.06: Maintaining Competence |
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| B. 1.05: Practicing within Scope of Competence |
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ASR
• Chris is a BCBA who recently lost a client who indicated that Chris and his staff did not seem sensitive to cultural differences. Chris has never completed training on diversity or inclusion, nor does he require this for his staff. Since Chris sees no evidence of discrimination, he has decided to take no action.
• What Code standard is this most related to?
A. 1.07: Cultural Responsiveness and Diversity
B. 1.08: Nondiscrimination
C. 1.09: Nonharassment
D. 1.10: Awareness of Personal Biases and Challenges |
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| A. 1.07: Cultural Responsiveness and Diversity |
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Rachel is a BCaBA working in a small ABA agency. One of her fellow BCaBAs, Ross, has frequently been texting her and asking personal questions. Initially, Rachel thought the texts were just an attempt at being friendly. However, Ross’ text gradually became more frequent and personal. When Rachel indicated that she no longer wanted to text with Ross, Ross began texting more explicit and derogatory messages to her.
• What Code standard is this most related to?
A. 1.07: Cultural Responsiveness and Diversity
B. 1.08: Nondiscrimination
C. 1.09: Nonharassment
D. 1.11: Multiple Relationships |
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Johanna works at an ABA clinic and has been
providing services to a young client. She recently met
the client’s mother, Charlotta, and they hit it off right
away. Johanna and Charlotta decide that they want to
pursue a romantic relationship. Charlotta transfers her
child’s ABA services to a different behavior analyst and
the following week Johanna and Charlotta go out on
their first date.
• What Code standard is this most related to?
A. 1.11: Multiple Relationships
B. 1.12: Giving and Receiving Gifts
C. 1.13: Coercive and Exploitative Relationships
D. 1.14: Romantic and Sexual Relationships |
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| D. 1.14: Romantic and Sexual Relationships |
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Crystal is a BCBA who has been working with Giovanni. When she started with him, he engaged in severe self-injury daily, but now it happens monthly or less. Both of his parents are lawyers with high salaries, and they are so grateful that they purchase Crystal a high-end dishwasher for her home as she had mentioned hers being broken during small talk. Crystal accepts the gift as she doesn’t want the family to feel uncomfortable.
• What Code standard is this most related to?
A. 1.11: Multiple Relationships
B. 1.12: Giving and Receiving Gifts
C. 1.13: Coercive and Exploitative Relationships
D. 1.14: Romantic and Sexual Relationships |
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| B. 1.12: Giving and Receiving Gifts |
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Stacey is a BCBA and clinical director for an early intervention
clinic. Adam is a BCBA who recently passed his exam and is
seeking to improve his position at the company. One
afternoon, Stacey is working hard reviewing summary reports,
and when she realizes the time, she asks Adam if he will go
pick up her kids from daycare so that she can continue
working on the reports.
• What Code standard is this most related to?
A. 1.11: Multiple Relationships
B. 1.12: Giving and Receiving Gifts
C. 1.13: Coercive and Exploitative Relationships
D. 1.14: Romantic and Sexual Relationships
E. 1.15: Responding to Requests
F. 1.16: Self-Reporting Critical Information |
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| C. 1.13: Coercive and Exploitative Relationships |
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Oliver is an occupational therapist who is in school to become a BCBA. He regularly implements different interventions with his clients, based on information from parent interview and assessment, and collects data to see if his interventions work. Given this information, what might be an appropriate area of focus for Oliver’s supervisor?
a. data collection
b. experimental design
c. verbal behavior
d. ethics |
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b. experimental design
Given Oliver’s experience in implementing interventions, based on assessment data, and measuring to determine the efficacy of those procedures, experimental design makes sense as a target. Experimental design includes all the components that Oliver has implemented but puts them together so he can better hone his application and understanding of scientific principles. Since he is somewhat fluent in data collection, and since ethics and verbal behavior don’t explicitly relate to his experience, they would likely not be the first skills to target. |
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Benny is a manager at a local chain restaurant who is just starting courses to become a BCaBA. Given this information, what might be an area that Benny’s supervisor focuses on when beginning fieldwork experience?
a. philosophical underpinnings
b. personnel supervision and management
c. ethics
d. experimental design |
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b. personnel supervision and management
One of the ways we can determine the focus of our supervision is based on the supervisee’s experience. In this case, Benny’s experience as a manager would lead nicely into instruction on behavioral approaches to personnel supervision and management. If we were to target philosophy, ethics, or experimental design, we may be setting Benny up to fail by introducing content that he has had no experience with. |
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Fabian is completing monthly reports regarding their client’s progress. While entering data in the graphs, they realize they have two weeks where no data were collected. Fabian is concerned the insurance company will refuse to continue to approve services if they see this gap, so they add data to the graphs to cover the gaps. Is this an ethical violation?
A. Yes
B. No
C.Not yet |
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Fabian is completing monthly reports regarding their client’s progress. While entering data in the graphs, they realize they have two weeks where no data were collected. Fabian is concerned the insurance company will refuse to continue to approve services if they see this gap, so they add data to the graphs to cover the gaps. What’s the best course of action?
A. Include the existing data in the monthly reports in the manner and format that is required by the funding source B. Provide ambiguous information such that the absence of data is not notable
C. Generate approximate data for the ASR
D. Preemptively tell parents that alternative funding arrangements will be needed going forward as insurance may discontinue funding services |
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| A. Include the existing data in the monthly reports in the manner and format that is required by the funding source |
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Florence has held a BCBA credential for many years. She has recently learned about a change in certification renewal requirements that will impact her next recertification cycle. Is this an ethical violation?
A. Yes
B. No
C. Not yet |
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Paul, the BCBA, has a very tight schedule. He recently picked up another supervisee and is feeling as though he is at the limits of what he can manage. One case is having complications and is starting to require even more time. Is this an ethical violation?
A.Yes
B. No
C.Not yet |
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Stephanie is a BCBA and mother of a 3-year-old and a 1- year -old. She is a member of a mother’s group on Facebook. She often sees posts by other parents asking for advice with behavior concerns common to toddlers. She responds to these, citing that she is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and making recommendations that are consistent with a behavior analytic approach. Is this an ethical violation?
A.Yes
B. No
C.Not yet |
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Fabian is completing monthly reports regarding their client’s progress. While entering data in the graphs, they realize they have two weeks where no data were collected. Fabian is concerned the insurance company will refuse to continue to approve services if they see this gap, so they add data to the graphs to cover the gaps. Is this an ethical violation? What Code standard is this related to/is this a violation of? A. 1.01 Being Truthful
B. 1.03 Accountability
C. 1.04 Practicing Within a Defined Role
D. 1.06 Maintaining Competence |
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It seems these days, everything is going Laura’s way! She has a full caseload at her full-time job at an Autism clinic and has just recently accepted two distance trainees seeking BCBA certification in a developing nation. Her mentor from grad school reaches out to her regarding an opportunity to present a 3-hr workshop to a group of teachers. Laura decides to graciously decline this offer, as she is confident that she would not have the time to develop a quality presentation.
In making this decision, Laura is adhering to
which code standard?
A. 1.01 Being Truthful
B. 1.02 Conforming with Legal and
Professional Requirements
C. 1.03 Accountability
D. 1.04 Practicing within a Defined Role |
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Nadia, a BCBA, fails to qualify for recertification, because she neglected to attend to changes in the continuing education requirements, which include 4
CEUs specifically related to Ethics, and 3 CEUs related to supervision for eligible supervisors. Which
Code standard did Nadia violate?
A. 1.01 Being Truthful
B. 1.02 Conforming with Legal and Professional
Requirements
C. 1.03 Accountability
D. 1.04 Practicing within a Defined Role |
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Definition
| B. 1.02 Conforming with Legal and Professional Requirements |
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Jenny, a BCBA, is a mother of a toddler, so she joins a mommy group. At a playground meet-up, one of the other mothers asks Jenny how to deal
with severe tantrums and food selectivity. What code standard should Jenny consider before responding?
A. 1.03 Accountability
B. 1.04 Practicing within a Defined Role
C. 1.05 Practicing within Scope of Competence
D. 1.06 Maintaining Competence |
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Definition
| B. 1.04 Practicing within a Defined Role |
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Term
My experience thus far has been providing services in-home and in-school to typically developed children presenting 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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Definition
| D.Obtain a position or intern with a BCBA with years of experience in this area, to get supervision. |
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Han is a BCBA who has extensive experience working in early intervention. He regularly reads journals related to verbal behavior, to ensure the
methods he uses employs the latest evidence-based approaches. Han is adhering to:
A. 1.03 Accountability
B. 1.04 Practicing within a Defined Role
C. 1.05 Practicing within Scope of Competence
D. 1.06 Maintaining Competence |
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Definition
| D. 1.06 Maintaining Competence |
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Term
Dr. Lotam is the head of an ABA doctoral program at a university. He is heard to make the comment that he hesitates to recruit female students, because they “end up getting married and having kids and end up leaving the field”. If Dr. Lotam’s beliefs influence his selection of candidates, this would be a violation of code standard:
A. 1.07: Cultural Responsiveness and Diversity
B. 1.08: Nondiscrimination
C. 1.09 Nonharassment
D. 1.10: Awareness of Personal Biases and Challenges |
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Definition
| B. 1.08: Nondiscrimination |
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Term
Dr. Lotam’s statement alone, whether or not his selection of candidates are actually representative of it, is likely a violation of code standard:
A. 1.07: Cultural Responsiveness and Diversity
B. 1.08: Nondiscrimination
C. 1.09 Nonharassment
D. 1.10: Awareness of Personal Biases and
Challenges |
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Term
Chad is a white, heterosexual, male behavior analyst who grew up in a rural area without a lot of diversity. He
supports several groups related to ABA providers with typically marginalized voices and attends conference
presentations and workshops presented by BIPOC and LGTBQ+ professionals in order to expand his perspective.
Chad is adhering to which code standard?
A. 1.07: Cultural Responsiveness and Diversity
B. 1.08: Nondiscrimination
C. 1.09 Nonharassment
D. 1.10: Awareness of Personal Biases and Challenges |
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Definition
| A. 1.07: Cultural Responsiveness and Diversity |
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Term
Alex is a new staff member who prefers the pronouns “they/theirs”, as they identify as non-binary gender. Jahna, a BCBA, overhears Karen, another BCBA, talking about Alex, saying “I’m sick of this ridiculousness – why does it matter what I call her?”.
What code standard best addresses Karen’s
actions?
A. 1.07: Cultural Responsiveness and
Diversity
B. 1.08: Nondiscrimination
C. 1.09 Nonharassment
D. 1.10: Awareness of Personal Biases
and Challenges |
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Definition
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Term
Alex is a new staff member who prefers the pronouns “they/theirs”, as they identify as non-binary gender. Jahna, a BCBA, overhears Karen, another BCBA, talking about Alex, saying “I’m sick of this ridiculousness – why does it matter what I call her?”.
Given the details of this scenario, Jahna’s responsibility is to
A. Report to the BACB directly
B. Discuss with Karen in private
C. Discuss with Karen’s supervisor first
D. Discuss with other BCaBAs, BCBAs, or
RBTs who work at the agency to see if
a violation has occurred. |
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Definition
| B. Discuss with Karen in private |
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Term
When a behavior analyst functions in a
behavior-analytic and non-behavior analytic role with another individual, this is defined as a
A. Multiple relationship
B. Conflict of interest
C. Exploitative relationship |
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Definition
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Term
When an individual exerts their power or
authority in an inappropriate way, this is defined as a:
A. Multiple relationship
B. Conflict of interest
C. Exploitative relationship |
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Definition
| C. Exploitative relationship |
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Term
When an individual’s goals in two roles are competing, this is defined as a
A. Multiple relationship
B. Conflict of interest
C. Exploitative relationship |
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Definition
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Term
A program manager at the vocational center I supervise comes to me and tells me she is interested in taking the online classes in ABA. She asks about obtaining supervision once she begins classes, which is well within my duties at the vocational center. She also inquires if she can register for a section I am teaching.
Which ethical code applies?
A. 1.11: Multiple Relationships
B. 1.12: Giving and receiving Gifts
C. 1.13: Coercive and Exploitative
Relationships
D. 1.14 Romantic and Sexual
Relationships |
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Definition
| A. 1.11: Multiple Relationships |
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Term
Khloi is a BCBA and the clinical director for an ABA Clinic. She also works as a private personal fitness trainer. When she discovers that one of her RBTs, Jan, has a graphic design background, Khloi asks Jan to develop a website for her personal fitness business. Khloi does not mention any additional pay for this task, and Jan is afraid to ask, or to mention that it is not within her current job description.
In this example Khloi appears to be violating which code standard?
A. 1.11: Multiple Relationships
B. 1.12: Giving and receiving Gifts
C. 1.13: Coercive and Exploitative
Relationships
D. 1.14 Romantic and Sexual
Relationships |
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Definition
C. 1.13: Coercive and Exploitative
Relationships |
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Term
Lacey is a BCBA who receives a referral to work with a Hispanic family. At her intake session in the home, the client’s grandmother offers Lacey a cafecito (a small but strong coffee). The client’s mother states that this is a cultural thing, and that the grandmother always offers visitors a cafecito. What would be best for Lacey to do?
A. Politely decline the coffee, explaining the code standard related to gifts
B. Accept the coffee on this occasion but review the company policy and code standards regarding gifts on the next visit.
C. Accept the coffee this time, but bring a coffee to future visits so the grandmother can’t offer one
D. Accept the coffee, each and every time |
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Definition
| D. Accept the coffee, each and every time |
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Term
Multiple select: Which are situations in which
a behavior analyst must self-report?
A. A change in address
B. A parking ticket
C. A parent files a complaint of abuse
D. Temporary involuntary commitment to a
mental health facility
E. Arrested for peacefully protesting |
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Definition
A. A change in address
C. A parent files a complaint of abuse
D. Temporary involuntary commitment to
a mental health facility |
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Term
Marty has opened a brand new bakery in town, and has invited everyone to the grand opening, including their child’s BCBA, Tommy. This is a major milestone for the family, and Marty wants to include all of the people who were instrumental in supporting the family while this occurred. Is this a violation of 1.11: Multiple Relationships?
a. Yes
b. no |
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Definition
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Term
You arrive at a family home to begin services. Upon entering, the family offers you a drink and snack. They note that they always welcome newcomers into their home with something to eat and that it’s important for the guests to feel welcome. You decide to accept the offer. Is this a violation of 1.11 : Multiple Relationships?
• A.Yes
• B. No |
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Definition
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Term
A BCBA recently bought an apartment complex to help adult learners transition to independent living. One of their clients, Tobias, has moved into the apartment complex. The BCBA continues to render services for Tobias. Is this a violation of 1.13: Coercive and Exploitative Relationships?
• A. Yes
• B. No |
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Definition
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Term
Kai is a BCBA and has recently completed an assessment. During the assessment, the family states they are using facilitated communication, a practice that has no scientific evidence for support. How should Kai address this in line with 1.01 of the code?
• A. Immediately dismiss the case, stating that the use of non- scientific practices are a violation of the code.
• B. Report the family for abuse, given the concerns that have been cited with facilitated communication.
• C. Inform the caregivers that the use of facilitated communication is not evidence-based and provide resources about more ethical interventions.
• D. Refer the case to another analyst who is trained in facilitated communication. |
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Definition
| C. Inform the caregivers that the use of facilitated communication is not evidence-based and provide resources about more ethical interventions. |
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Term
Barbara is trying to finish up her supervised hours before the BACB standards change. Due to a medical emergency requiring surgery, it is apparent that Barbara would meet the supervision requirements approximately two weeks after the application deadline. Barbara’s supervisor tells her to complete her application, and they will sign it, since she will have met the requirements before she actually takes the exam. Which ethical code applies?
A. 1.01 Being Truthful
B. 1.03 Accountability
C. 1.04 Practicing within a Defined Role D. 1.08 Nondiscrimination |
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Definition
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Term
Georgina, a BCBA who owns an agency, has become aware that some of her employees, BCBAs and BCaBAs, have been been fraudulently documenting their hours by signing into the EVV system when they are still parked in their vehicles. She is concerned that she may have indirectly encouraged this behavior by stressing that employees seek to utilize 100% of a client’s billable hours. Which ethical code applies?
A. 1.01 Being Truthful
B. 1.03 Accountability
C. 1.04 Practicing within a Defined Role
D. 1.08 Nondiscrimination |
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Definition
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Term
Georgina, a BCBA who owns an agency, has become aware that some of her employees, BCBAs and BCaBAs, have been been fraudulently documenting their hours by signing into the EVV system when they are still parked in their vehicles. She is concerned that she may have indirectly encouraged this behavior by stressing that employees seek to utilize 100% of a client’s billable hours. What should Georgina do?
a. Stress honesty and immediately change any contingencies which support dishonesty in her employees which may include termination of employees
b. continue allowing employees to clock in while in their vehicles
c. do not acknowledge the mistake
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Definition
| Stress honesty and immediately change any contingencies which support dishonesty in her employees which may include termination of employees |
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Term
Marge has been offered an opportunity to represent behavior analysis at a senate hearing to change the state legislature regarding state licensure for behavior analysts. The senate hearing is only 2 weeks away, so Marge would have to make her travel plans soon to go to the state capital. She is concerned about time to prepare her speech and talking points. She decides to decline the offer, graciously.
In making this decision, Marge is adhering to which code standard?
A. 1.01 Being Truthful
B. 1.02 Conforming with Legal and Professional Requirements
C. 1.03 Accountability
D. 1.04 Practicing within a Defined Role |
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Definition
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Term
Fredrick is in Las Vegas on vacation. He gets pulled over for suspected impaired driving. Charged are laid and he is convicted for a DUI. Fredrick decides not to report the conviction to the BACB as he plans to enter an alcohol recovery program.
Which Code standard did Fredrick violate?
A. 1.01 Being Truthful
B. 1.02 Conforming with Legal and Professional Requirements
C. 1.03 Accountability
D. 1.04 Practicing within a Defined Role |
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Definition
| B. 1.02 Conforming with Legal and Professional Requirements |
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Term
Joanna is a BCBA whose experience is with children in preschool settings. A student who works with adults in a residential group home contacts Joanna for distance supervision. Joanna should consider which code element in making her decision:
A. 1.03 Accountability
B. 1.04 Practicing within a Defined Role
C. 1.05 Practicing within Scope of Competence
D. 1.06 Maintaining Competence |
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Definition
| C. 1.05 Practicing within Scope of Competence |
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Term
Joanna is a BCBA whose experience is with children in preschool settings. If Joanna wants to expand her scope of competence to working with adults in a residential setting with severe problem behavior, which of the following is the best action for her to take?
A.Just start practicing, as she has taken all her courses B.Read as much of the literature on adult problem behavior before starting to work with clients.
C.Attend a two-day workshop on the treatment of severe problem behavior
D. Intern with a BCBA with years of experience in this area, to get supervision. |
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Definition
| D. Intern with a BCBA with years of experience in this area, to get supervision. |
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Term
Dr. Bane is the director of an autism clinic and in charge of hiring RBTs. He is heard to make the comment that he hesitates to recruit male RBTs as he notices that most parents don’t like males working with their children. This would be a violation of code standard:
A. 1.07: Cultural Responsiveness and Diversity
B. 1.08: Nondiscrimination
C. 1.09 Nonharassment
D. 1.10: Awareness of Personal Biases and Challenges |
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Definition
| b. 1.08: Nondiscrimination |
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Term
Fredrick has been having a rough year. He broke up with his boyfriend of 6 years, he has been struggling to make ends meet due to frequent client cancellations and feels overwhelmed by the news on a daily basis. To cope, he frequently drinks in the evenings. At work, his supervisor has noted that he seems more irritable and is frequently missing report deadlines.
What would be best for Fredrick to do?
A. Just hang in there, as it will get better
B. Report himself to the BACB so he can relinquish his certification.
C. Talk to his supervisor about taking a brief leave of absence so that he can address his mental health.
D. Seek mental health services, while continuing to see his clients. |
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Definition
| C. Talk to his supervisor about taking a brief leave of absence so that he can address his mental health. |
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Term
Carolina is a BCBA and a licensed realtor. One day, her client’s parent informs her that she is interested in selling their home and relocating to a bigger house. Carolina tells her client’s parent that she is a realtor and would be happy to help her sell the house for a discounted commission.
In this example Carolina appears to be violating which code standard?
A. 1.11: Multiple Relationships
B. 1.12: Giving and receiving Gifts
C. 1.13: Coercive and Exploitative Relationships
D. 1.14 Romantic and Sexual Relationships |
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Definition
| A. 1.11: Multiple Relationships |
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Term
Carolina is a BCBA and a licensed realtor. One day, her client’s parent informs her that she is interested in selling their home and relocating to a bigger house. Carolina tells her client’s parent that she is a realtor and would be happy to help her sell the house for a discounted commission. The parent politely declines Carolina’s offer to serve as a realtor as she already has a realtor. Carolina who is determined to keep the parent as a potential real estate client offers the parent a free appraisal of her home. In this example Carolina appears to be violating which code standard?
A. 1.11: Multiple Relationships
B. 1.12: Giving and receiving Gifts
C. 1.13: Coercive and Exploitative Relationships
D. 1.14 Romantic and Sexual Relationships |
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Definition
| B. 1.12: Giving and receiving Gifts |
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Term
Paulina is a BCBA who receives a referral to work with a family who is fearful about the spread of Covid. At her intake session in the home, the client’s grandmother offers Lacey a package with shoe coverings and a face mask. The mother of the client explains that they offer this package to anyone working or visiting their home.
What would be best for Paulina to do?
A. Politely decline the package, explaining the code standard related to gifts
B. Accept the package on this occasion but review the company policy and code standards regarding gifts on the next visit.
C. Accept the package this time, but decline future packages by bringing a face mask to future visits and removing her shoes so the grandmother can’t offer one
D. Accept the package each and every time |
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Definition
| D. Accept the package each and every time |
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Term
Mina is a BCBA and independent contractor. She is hired to help a teenager, Mike, decrease self-injurious behavior. Although, she has lots of experience with the reduction of SIB, this particular topography is new to her. She decides to hire Dave, another BCBA to oversee the case and work with her on it. Mina would be considered the:
A) Trainee
B) Client
C) Supervisor
D) Supervisee |
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Definition
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Term
John is a BCBA whose experience is with adults in residential settings who currently has no trainees. A student who works with preschoolers with language delays contacts John for distance supervision. John should consider which code element in making his decision:
4.01 Compliance with Supervision Requirements
4.02 Supervisory Competence
4.03 Supervisory Volume
4.04 Accountability in Supervision |
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Definition
| 4.02 Supervisory Competence |
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Term
A behavior analyst who limits the number of trainees they supervise in order to ensure a high quality of supervision is adhering to:
4.01 Compliance with Supervision Requirements
4.02 Supervisory Competence
4.03 Supervisory Volume
4.04 Accountability in Supervision |
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Definition
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Term
Dakota is a BCBA supervising Ciri, who is seeking BCBA certification. Dakota focuses their case review meetings on high-profile cases, where she feels Ciri needs support, and does not inquire at all about cases which have no targeted behaviors for reduction and involve skill acquisition targets that Ciri has experience with.
Which Code standard best applies to Dakota’s failure to supervise ALL of Ciri’s cases?
4.03 Supervisory Volume
4.04 Accountability in Supervision
4.05 Maintaining Supervision Documentation
4.06 Providing Supervision and Training |
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Definition
| 4.04 Accountability in Supervision |
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Term
Dakota is a BCBA supervising Ciri, who is seeking BCBA certification. Dakota focuses their case review meetings on high-profile cases, where she feels Ciri needs support, and does not inquire at all about cases which have no targeted behaviors for reduction and involve skill acquisition targets that Ciri has experience with.
Which of these would be the best way for Dakota to ensure accountability for all of Ciri’s cases?
a. Observe Ciri working with each of her clients, each supervisory period
b. Discuss, in detail, the progress on each case
c. Review the graphed data for each of Ciri’s clients, and discuss further as needed
d. Require that Ciri check in via phone after every session. |
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Definition
| c. Review the graphed data for each of Ciri’s clients, and discuss further as needed |
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Term
How long must a supervisor maintain documentation after transferring a supervisee to a new trainee?
a. Once a new supervisor creates documentation.
b. 30 days or as otherwise required by law
c. Until the trainee is certified
d. 7 years or as otherwise required by law |
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Definition
| 7 years or as otherwise required by law |
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Term
Anita, a recently certified BCBA, reaches out to one of her former co-instructors to request mentorship. While she passed the exam, she feels unprepared to work as an independent behavior analyst, as she has never conducted preference assessments, functional assessment, or written a behavior plan.
Which Code standard addresses Anita’s supervisor’s failure to give her supervised experience in all of the tasks a BCBA requires competency in?
4.03 Supervisory Volume
4.04 Accountability in Supervision
4.05 Maintaining Supervision Documentation
4.06 Providing Supervision and Training |
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Definition
| 4.06 Providing Supervision and Training |
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Term
Kimberly is a BCBA supervising Anna, a BCaBA. Anna learns that a new client she has been referred to work with is a trans girl. Anna comes to Kimberly for advice, as she has never worked with a transgender client before and is unsure of the implications for practice.
What would be best for Kimberly to do?
a. Tell Anna not to take the case, as the risks of liability may be too high.
b. Tell Anna not to consider the child’s gender, as “behavior is behavior”
c. Suggest that Kimberly and Anna enroll in some additional training, and consult with a BCBA with experience working with transgender populations. |
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Definition
| Suggest that Kimberly and Anna enroll is some additional training, and consult with a BCBA with experience working with transgender populations. |
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Term
Judy is a direct care staff with a company that provides early intervention to children with autism. Judy has begun course work for BCaBA certification, and is getting supervision from Kim, her boss and a BCBA. Kim emails Judy a teaching protocol and tells her to videotape herself implementing it. Three weeks later at the monthly staff meeting, Judy’s video is reviewed, and Kim points out everything she did wrong.
When Kim emailed Judy the teaching protocol and instructed her to videotape herself implementing it, which code element was violated?
4.05 Maintaining Supervision Documentation
4.07 Incorporating and Addressing Diversity
4.08 Performance Monitoring and Feedback
4.09 Delegation of Tasks |
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Definition
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Term
Judy is a direct care staff with a company that provides early intervention to children with autism. Judy has begun course work for BCaBA certification, and is getting supervision from Kim, her boss and a BCBA. Kim emails Judy a teaching protocol and tells her to videotape herself implementing it. Three weeks later at the monthly staff meeting, Judy’s video is reviewed, and Kim points out everything she did wrong.
The fact that Kim gave Judy corrective feedback in front of her peers violated which code element?
4.05 Maintaining Supervision Documentation
4.07 Incorporating and Addressing Diversity
4.08 Performance Monitoring and Feedback
4.09 Delegation of Tasks |
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Definition
| 4.08 Performance Monitoring and Feedback |
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Term
A BCBA who does not seek out or accept feedback from his supervisees or trainees is violating which code element?
4.09 Delegation of Tasks
4.10 Evaluating the Effects of Supervision
4.11 Facilitating Continuity of Supervision
4.12 Appropriately Terminating Supervision |
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Definition
| 4.10 Evaluating the Effects of Supervision |
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Term
Whose responsibility is it to ensure that a BCaBA, RBT, or trainee has adequate supervision on a continual basis?
The BCBA supervisor
The behavior analyst or trainee
The Behavior Analyst Certification Board
All of the above |
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Term
Katya is a BCaBA who left her role as a clinician a year ago, but wanted to maintain certification. She consulted with Natalia, a BCBA, to supervise her in working on OBM projects in her HR role at a temp agency. When the CoVID-19 pandemic hit, Katya was not engaging in any behavior analytic activities, and so did not require supervision. After a year, Natalia realizes that she is still listed as Katya’s supervisor with the BACB.
What is Natalia’s responsibility regarding terminating her supervision relationship with Katya?
a. Report Katya to the BACB
b. Remain on the record as Katya’s supervisor until Katya contacts her
c. Reach out to Katya with her concerns, and develop a plan to terminate supervision
d. Simply remove herself as Katya’s supervisor on the BACB website, due to the length of time without communication. |
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Definition
Reach out to Katya with her concerns, and develop a plan to terminate supervision
Reach out to Katya with her concerns, and develop a plan to terminate supervision |
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Term
Which of the following would be an acceptable activity for supervised fieldwork?
a. Attending an IEP meeting for a student who has a BIP (Behavior Intervention Plan)
b. Printing PECS cards for a client
c. Attending a training on Practical Functional Assessment
d. Conducting a training for staff on crisis prevention. |
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Definition
| Attending an IEP meeting for a student who has a BIP (Behavior Intervention Plan) |
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Term
Dania is a BCBA supervising Geraldo, a trainee seeking certification. Dania spends some time observing Geraldo’s sessions with clients and meets with him to review the current task list to assess which tasks he has mastered, and which he is yet to. Dania is performing which step of developing competencies?
a. Determining what to teach, increase, maintain
b. Teaching
c. Monitoring performance
d. Delivering feedback |
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Definition
| Determining what to teach, increase, maintain |
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Term
Dania trains Geraldo in how to conduct a concurrent operant reinforcer assessment, modeling the steps for him, having him practice in role play with immediate feedback, and then observes Geraldo implement the reinforcer assessment with a client independently. Dania is developing which type of behavior analytic repertoire?
a. Verbal
b. Nonverbal |
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Javier is an RBT working on obtaining BCaBA certification. All of his fieldwork hours thus far have been in the implementation of acquisition programming, and he has not had the opportunity to conduct assessments or collect, graph or interpret data,. His BCBA supervisor keeps saying he can’t bill for these activities. This is an example of which common supervision issue?
a. Noncompliance with relevant supervision or experience/fieldwork requirements
b. Not actively managing RBT and BCaBA supervisees on record with the BACB
c. Lack of communication between supervisor and supervisee/trainee |
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Definition
| Noncompliance with relevant supervision or experience/fieldwork requirements |
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Term
Aaron is a BCBA who has developed an excel spreadsheet consisting of the current BACB task list, in which he can record the dates in which a skill is introduced or taught, practiced with feedback, and demonstrated independently so he can track his trainees’ progress. This is an example of which strategy to prevent common supervision violations?
a. Deciding to provide supervision
b. Using evidence-based strategies in supervision
c. Structure and organization in supervision
d. Delegation during the supervision process |
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Definition
| Using evidence-based strategies in supervision |
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Term
Florence has held a BCBA credential for many years. She has recently learned about a change in certification renewal requirements that will impact her next recertification cycle. Is this an ethical violation?
A.Yes
B. No
C.Not yet |
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Stephanie is a BCBA and mother of a 3-year-old and a 1- year -old. She is a member of a mother’s group on Facebook. She often sees posts by other parents asking for advice with behavior concerns common to toddlers. She responds to these, citing that she is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and making recommendations that are consistent with a behavior analytic approach. Is this an ethical violation?
A.Yes
B. No
C.Not yet |
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Definition
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Term
Stephanie is a BCBA and mother of a 3-year-old and a 1- year -old. She is a member of a mother’s group on Facebook. She often sees posts by other parents asking for advice with behavior concerns common to toddlers. She responds to these, citing that she is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and making recommendations that are consistent with a behavior analytic approach.
What’s the best course of action?
A. Stephanie should find a way to charge the parents in these groups for her professional advice
B.Stephanie should advertise her behavior analytic services in these groups each time she sees a parent asking for advice.
C. Stephanie should include a disclaimer in her advice that her comments do not constitute professional behavioral advice.
D. Stephanie should refrain from commenting or advising on specific issues without formal intake and consent and a proper functional assessment. |
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Definition
| Stephanie should refrain from commenting or advising on specific issues without formal intake and consent and a proper functional assessment. |
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Term
Theo works in a group home with adults with severe self- injury. He sees a web-based CE opportunity regarding
pediatric feeding issues. He has an interest in attending even though he does not work with children. Is this an ethical violation?
A.Yes
B. No
C.Not yet |
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Definition
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Term
Theo works in a group home with adults with severe self- injury. He sees a web-based CE opportunity regarding
pediatric feeding issues. He has an interest in attending even though he does not work with children.
What’s the best course of action?
A. Attend and ensure he is also attending CE events that are related to his current practice
B. Donotattendtheevent
C. Attend the web-based CE and count the CEs towards his certification with no restriction |
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Definition
| A. Attend and ensure he is also attending CE events that are related to his current practice |
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Term
Chris is a BCBA who recently lost a client who indicated that Chris and his staff did not seem sensitive to cultural
differences. Chris has never completed training on diversity or inclusion, nor does he require this for his staff. Since Chris sees no evidence of discrimination, he has decided to take no action. Is this an ethical violation?
A.Yes
B. No
C.Not yet |
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Chris is a BCBA who recently lost a client who indicated that Chris and his staff did not seem sensitive to cultural
differences. Chris has never completed training on diversity or inclusion, nor does he require this for his staff. Since Chris sees no evidence of discrimination, he has decided to take no action.
What’s the best course of action?
A. Make no changes as long as there continues to be no discrimination occurring
B. Consider taking on clients that are more liket he backgrounds of himself and his employees
C. Pursue professional development on cultural responsiveness and inclusion and evaluate ways to incorporate this with his staff and clients |
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Definition
| Pursue professional development on cultural responsiveness and inclusion and evaluate ways to incorporate this with his staff and clients |
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Rachel is a BCBA who owns her own ABA company. She routinely will not accept clients if their parents speak a
language other than English, even if the client’s funding source provides an interpreter. Is this an ethical violation?
A. Yes
B. No
C.Not Yet |
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Rachel is a BCBA who owns her own ABA company. She routinely will not accept clients if their parents speak a
language other than English, even if the client’s funding source provides an interpreter.
What’s the best course of action?
A. Begin accepting clients regardless of their language, and arrange for appropriate translation services
B. Begin accepting clients regardless of their language, and arrange for translation services if the RBTs feel it is necessary
C. Continue to run her business as she likes, it is her right as a business to make rules regarding who to provide services to |
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Definition
| A. Begin accepting clients regardless of their language, and arrange for appropriate translation services |
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Victoria is a BCaBA working in a small ABA agency. One of her fellow BCaBAs, Jake, has frequently been texting her, asking personal questions. Initially, Victoria thought the texts were just an attempt at being friendly. However, Jake’s texts gradually became more frequent and personal. When Victoria indicted that she no longer wanted to text with Jake, Jake began texting more explicit and derogatory messages to her. What’s the best course of action?
A. Jake should cease sending text messages to Victoria and cooperate with any antiharassment policies or processes at their organization
B. Jake should quit his job immediately
C. Jake should insist on meeting with Victoria privately to apologize for his behavior |
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Definition
| A. Jake should cease sending text messages to Victoria and cooperate with any antiharassment policies or processes at their organization |
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Ashley is a BCBA who owns a small agency that provides in-home services. Her long-time friend Fernando, another
BCBA, mentions that his son is now a freshman in college and wants to find a job for extra money. Ashley mentions that she is always in need of RBTs, and that Fernando’s son could probably make more working for her as an RBT that he would in any other entry-level position.
What’s the best course of action for Fernando to take?
A. Fernando should thank Ashley for the offer and encourage his son to take a job with her.
B. FernandoshouldletAshleyknowthatsheisunethical and report her to the BACB immediately
C. Fernando should thank Ashley for the offer but respectfully decline, in order to avoid a multiple relationship
D. Fernando should accept the offer, but only if he also comes to work for Ashley, so he can supervise his son. |
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Definition
| Fernando should thank Ashley for the offer but respectfully decline, in order to avoid a multiple relationship |
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Term
Elaine is considering taking on a supervisee who lives in another state and can only participate in group supervision sessions. She is pretty sure that it will work but cannot remember if there is any guidance related to supervision modality.
• What code standard is this most related to?
A. 4.01: Compliance with Supervision Requirements
B. 4.02: Supervisory Competence
C. 4.03: Supervisory Volume |
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Definition
| A. 4.01: Compliance with Supervision Requirements |
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Term
Elaine is considering taking on a supervisee who lives in another state and can only participate in group supervision sessions. She is pretty sure that it will work but cannot remember if there is any guidance related to supervision modality.
What’s Elaine’s best course of action in this situation?
A. Take on the supervisee and ensure that they receive
additional attention during the group sessions to make up for the lack of individual supervision meetings
B. Explain to the prospective supervisee that BACB requirements include participation in individual supervision meetings that make up equal or greater
time than group meetings
C. Do not take on the supervise and state that it is because Elaine personally prefers conducting individual
supervision, but that they may find a supervisor who |
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Definition
| Explain to the prospective supervisee that BACB requirements include participation in individual supervision meetings that make up equal or greater time than group meetings |
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Term
Tammy is a BCBA who works as a behavior analyst in a school setting serving a caseload of students. Over the summer, she advertises distance supervision services to supplement her income, but doesn’t hear anything back until a month before school will start again. She receives requests from 4 potential trainees, each with 10-15 cases. She wants to accept all 4 trainees, because she knows she will need the work during school holidays.
• What code standard is this most related to?
A. 4.01: Compliance with Supervision Requirements
B. 4.02: Supervisory Competence
C. 4.03: Supervisory Volume |
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Definition
| C. 4.03: Supervisory Volume |
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Term
Tammy is a BCBA who works as a behavior analyst in a school setting serving a caseload of students. Over the summer, she advertises distance supervision services to supplement her income, but doesn’t hear anything back until a month before school will start again. She receives requests from 4 potential trainees, each with 10-15 cases. She wants to accept all 4 trainees, because she knows she will need the work during school holidays.
What is Tammy’s best course of action in this situation?
A. Accept all of the individuals as trainees, as she will find a way to manage
B. Accept all of the individuals as trainees, but only supervise the number of their cases that she can effectively manage
C. Only take on the number of trainees that Tammy can reasonably supervise, managing all of their cases as well as her own job responsibilities |
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Definition
| Only take on the number of trainees that Tammy can reasonably supervise, managing all of their cases as well as her own job responsibilities |
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Term
Sarah is a BCBA who received all of her fieldwork hours working in early intervention. She currently is a supervisor in a clinic serving young children with autism. Sarah decides that she wants to expand her scope of competence, so she decides to attend a workshop on the application of behavior analysis outside of early intervention. Inspired by all that she has learned, Sarah decides to advertise supervision services to trainees and she decides to take on 2 trainees—one who works with adults with severe self-injury and another who works with geriatric populations.
• What code standard is this most related to?
A. 4.01: Compliance with Supervision Requirements
B. 4.02: Supervisory Competence
C. 4.03: Supervisory Volume |
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Definition
| 4.02: Supervisory Competence |
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Term
Mazie has been sure to follow all requirements regarding documentation in supervision. She has ensured that it is all accurate and complete. Six years have passed since Mazie took on her supervisees and, while reorganizing her office, Mazie considers shredding some of her older supervision documents.
• What code standard is this most related to?
A. 4.04: Accountability in Supervision
B. 4.05: Maintaining Supervision Documentation
C. 4.06: Providing Supervision and Training |
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Definition
| B. 4.05: Maintaining Supervision Documentation |
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Term
Mazie has been sure to follow all requirements regarding documentation in supervision. She has ensured that it is all accurate and complete. Six years have passed since Mazie took on her supervisees and, while reorganizing her office, Mazie considers shredding some of her older supervision documents.
What is Mazie’s best course of action in this situation?
A. Dispose only the most recent documents
using means that produce complete
destruction
B. Dispose only the oldest documents using means that produce complete destruction
C. Retain supervision documents for 7 years (or as long as required by other regulations) |
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Definition
Retain supervision documents for 7
years (or as long as required by other
regulations) |
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Term
Julio is a BCBA and supervises a few supervisees towards behavior-analytic certification. One of the supervisees was witnessed providing incorrect information about a new procedure to a behavior technician that is outside of the supervisee’s scope of practice. Julio concludes that this is not his responsibility and that his supervisee will learn a valuable lesson from this.
• What code standard is this most related to?
A. 4.04: Accountability in Supervision
B. 4.05: Maintaining Supervision Documentation
C. 4.06: Providing Supervision and Training |
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Definition
| A. 4.04: Accountability in Supervision |
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Term
Jeanine is a BCBA supervising her new trainee, Allie. After a case review meeting, Jeanine asks Allie to graph her client’s data in Excel before their next meeting. When Allie shares these graphs, Jeanine expresses her displeasure with the way the data is represented—the axes are not labeled, there are no phase change lines, and the data are presented in multiple colors. Allie admits that this was her first time using Excel to graph data.
• What code standard is this most related to?
A. 4.07: Incorporating and Addressing Diversity
B. 4.08: Performance Monitoring and Feedback
C. 4.09: Delegation of Tasks |
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Definition
| 4.09: Delegation of Tasks |
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Term
Albert is a BCBA who is responsible for training new hire behavior technicians. Albert’s center is in a diverse area, serving children from many ethnic groups, religious backgrounds, and races. In the new hire training, Albert never provides information about how the different backgrounds of the clients may require different sensitive approaches to treatment.
• What code standard is this most related to?
A. 4.07: Incorporating and Addressing Diversity
B. 4.08: Performance Monitoring and Feedback
C. 4.09: Delegation of Tasks |
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Definition
| 4.07: Incorporating and Addressing Diversity |
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Term
Albert is a BCBA who is responsible for training new hire behavior technicians. Albert’s center is in a diverse area, serving children from many ethnic groups, religious backgrounds, and races. In the new hire training, Albert never provides information about how the different backgrounds of the clients may require different sensitive approaches to treatment.
What is Albert’s best course of action in this situation?
A. Albert should assign new hires to work only with clients of similar backgrounds and cultures
B. Albert must include information on diversity and how this relates to service delivery in trainings
C. Albert is not competent to provide services in a diverse community and should move his agency somewhere else |
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Definition
| Albert must include information on diversity and how this relates to service delivery in trainings |
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Term
Kamala has started working with Kim, a BCBA who is supervising her as she obtains her Supervised Fieldwork hours. During their first meeting, Kim meets with Kamala for 15 minutes and tells her that the time will cover her hours for the month. Their next meeting occurs almost a month later, and Kamala is scolded for the lack of progress her client is making, but Kim has not spent any time with Kamala while she worked with her client. Kim does not outline any specific actions that Kamala should take to resolve the situation.
• What code standard is this most related to?
A. 4.07: Incorporating and Addressing Diversity
B. 4.08: Performance Monitoring and Feedback
C. 4.09: Delegation of Tasks |
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Definition
| 4.08: Performance Monitoring and Feedback |
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Term
Troy is a BCBA who provides supervision to RBTs delivering services to clients in home-based settings. Troy’s wife just had a baby, and Troy has started missing supervision meetings with his supervisees in order to stay at home and provide support. He plans to continue this for a few months. Unfortunately, he has failed to make arrangements to have another BCBA supervise his cases in his absence.
• What code standard is this most related to?
A. 4.10: Evaluating Effects of Supervision and Training
B. 4.11: Facilitating Continuity of Supervision
C. 4.12: Appropriately Terminating Supervision |
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Definition
| 4.11: Facilitating Continuity of Supervision |
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Term
Rohan is a BCBA providing supervision for 3 RBTs. One RBT, Tara, consistently forgets to collect data and will provide treatment recommendations without consulting Rohan. One day and without prior notice, Rohan states that they can no longer supervise Tara. Tara is removed from Rohan’s supervision list.
• What code standard is this most related to?
A. 4.10: Evaluating Effects of Supervision and Training
B. 4.11: Facilitating Continuity of Supervision
C. 4.12: Appropriately Terminating Supervision |
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Definition
| 4.12: Appropriately Terminating Supervision |
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Term
Michael is a BCBA who is a clinical supervisor for an agency providing in-home and in-school services to children with a variety of disabilities and behavioral concerns. He supervises several individuals seeking BACB certification. While he
reviews the data on client progress, he does not keep track of his trainees behavior or their progress in mastering BACB Task List items, he is often late to case review meetings and in creating the Monthly Verification Forms for his trainees, and his tone and demeanor in sessions dissuade his trainees from providing him any feedback.
• What code standard is this most related to?
A. 4.10: Evaluating Effects of Supervision and Training
B. 4.11: Facilitating Continuity of Supervision
C. 4.12: Appropriately Terminating Supervision |
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Definition
| 4.10: Evaluating Effects of Supervision and Training |
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Term
Wanda has completed several months of supervision and is excited to continue her journey! When reviewing her documentation, however, the BCBA notices that she is using an outdated form. What is one way the BCBA could have prevented this from occurring?
• A. Verified with Wanda that she has the most current forms
• B. Have Wanda review the current requirements from the BACB
• C. Provide Wanda with the most current forms at the start of supervision
• D. Set the expectation that Wanda is required to stay up to date with the BACB standards
• E. All of the above |
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Term
Thanos is a space BCBA and an expert in
space travel and has been to a variety of
planets. He recently took on a new
supervisee, Nebula, who wants to visit Earth,
a place he’s never had the chance to visit. He
agrees to supervise her while she gains
experience there. Did he violate 4.02: Supervisory Competence
• A. Yes
• B. No |
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Term
Qhamil has recently been working with a
new supervisee, but has been missing
meetings over the past month. Qhamil has
provided a notice to the supervisee that
they can no longer supervise them, and
that they would need to transfer to a new
analyst. Is this a violation of 4.03: Supervisory Volume?
• A. Yes
• B. No |
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Definition
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Term
| A trainee has recently finished their hours and are working with the BCBA to audit their forms before signing their final verification form. During the audit, they find that they didn’t sign a monthly form for March 2021. They both know hours and meetings were completed, but the form was never signed. What is the next step for the behavior team? • A. Continue to sign the final verification form with additional documentation showing the hours • B. Self-report to the BACB since they didn’t maintain documentation • C. Refuse to sign the final verification form and spend another month accruing hours • D. Sign the form and backdate it with the date of their last meeting in March |
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Definition
| C. Refuse to sign the final verification form and spend another month accruing hours |
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Term
You begin supervision with your new supervisor, Blake. As you begin working with Blake, you receive feedback sporadically and seem to be doing the same work each week. You ask about new experiences, and Blake lets you know that they are working on it for you. What could be one solution to this scenario?
• A. Wait for the new opportunities to come up when Blake can create them
• B. Request a new supervisor since Blake isn’t doing the work
• C. Create goals for contacting new experiences at the site
• D. Engage with new activities and ask for Blake to review in their next meeting |
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Definition
| C. Create goals for contacting new experiences at the site |
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Term
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Definition
• Rationale: Why are we doing this?
• Instructions: WRITTEN instructions
– (visual and auditory)
• Modeling: SHOW the procedure
– (visual and auditory)
• Rehearsal: DO the procedure
– (kinesthetic)
• Feedback: Provide corrections
– (visual, auditory, kinesthetic)
• PRACTICE until MASTERED |
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Term
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Definition
A tendency to “lean” one way, in spite of
external influences, and displaying
prejudice toward or against a person or
group, usually unfairly
– EVERYONE has prejudiced views (i.e. we
pre-judge) based on our learning histories
• Your responsibility? Recognize your
biases and actively address them |
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Term
Anika is supervising Donovan in a clinic
setting. They plan for a time where
feedback is provided. Anika provides both
corrective feedback and positive feedback
on performance, and sets goals toward
performance improvements. Does this
align with 4.08: Performance Monitoring and Feedback?
• A. Yes
• B. No |
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Term
Gina is supervising Karen, and would like to have Karen conduct the ABLLS-R. Karen has experience implementing the VB-MAPP and other similar assessments. What should Gina do?
• A. Continue to delegate and allow Karen to complete the assessment independently
• B. Request that Karen complete the assessment with Gina
• C. Use BST to train Karen how to complete the assessment
• D. Do the assessment and share the results once the assessment is complete |
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Definition
| Use BST to train Karen how to complete the assessment |
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Term
Dandelo is supervising Roland, and has recently scheduled a meeting to discuss how things are going. According to Dandelo, Roland has not been making progress in his goals, and a plan of action is required. Dandelo is basing this on observations of Roland in session. What else should Dandelobe basing their evaluation on?
• A. Fidelity checks
• B. Parent/caregiver surveys
• C. Client progress
• D. Unique evaluation forms
• E. All of the above |
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Term
At a university program, one of the supervisors suddenly quits and leaves the supervision course. The university assigns a new supervisor to the student, but is missing information about the student’s progress. Who is responsible for the transition of supervision?
• A. The student, since they should have access to all of their supervision documents
• B. The supervisor, since they were responsible for the experience
• C. The university, since the practicum is part of their program
• D. Nobody, since sometimes this happens and you have tomake the best of it. |
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Definition
| B. The supervisor, since they were responsible for the experience |
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Term
During a recent supervision meeting, your trainee tells you that they can’t wait to get certified because they are really into this “for the money.” You decide that you can no longer supervise that person and end supervision in the following month. What would be the ethical way to terminate services?
• A. Provide feedback to the trainee and give them the opportunity to change their values
• B. Provide a written letter telling them exactly why they are being terminated
• C. You cannot terminate until supervision is completed
• D. Inform the supervisee that your values are different and that you do not think you can continue to supervise, but help them find a new supervisor |
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Definition
| D. Inform the supervisee that your values are different and that you do not think you can continue to supervise, but help them find a new supervisor |
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Term
| FABA is here! You are excited to attend a conference with your supervisor. Your supervisor informs you that you shouldrecord all of your hours during the conference since it’s abehavior analytic conference. What is the BEST option for youto record hours? • A. If you plan scheduled time with your supervisor to meet and only count those hours • B. Count hours from talks that will directly benefit your clients since you can use those • C. Count all of the hours since you are learning all of the behavior analytic content during this time • D. None of the above. There is nothing at a conference that could count |
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Definition
| if you plan scheduled time with your supervisor to meet and only count those hours |
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Term
Your client needs a PECs board and needs new cards since their manding is increasing rapidly. Every timeyou sit down to make materials, you count those hours as unrestricted. Why might this be a problem?
• A. This is not a problem; you are creating materials for therapy that benefit the client
• B. There is a problem; since you aren’t working with a client the hours don’t count
• C. There is not a problem; PECs is evidence-based practice
• D. There is a problem; Creating materials is arts and crafts, not behavior analytic |
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Definition
| D. There is a problem; Creating materials is arts and crafts, not behavior analytic |
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Term
Which of the following would be a restricted activity for supervised fieldwork?
A. Attending an IEP meeting for a student who has a BIP (Behavior Intervention Plan)
B. Printing PECS cards for a client
C. Administering a preference assessment
D. Leading a social skills group using
Behavior Skills Training |
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Definition
D. Leading a social skills group using
Behavior Skills Training |
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Term
Chris trains Nina in how to conduct the escape condition of a functional analysis, modeling the steps for her, having her practice in role play with immediate feedback, and then observes Nina conduct the escape condition with a client independently. Chris is developing which type of behavior analytic repertoire?
A. Verbal
B. Nonverbal |
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Claire is a BCBA whose experience is with early intervention. A student who works adults at a vocational training center contacts Claire for distance supervision. Claire should consider which code element in making her decision:
A. 4.01 Compliance with Supervision Requirements
B. 4.02 Supervisory Competence
C. 4.03 Supervisory Volume
D. 4.04 Accountability in Supervision |
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Definition
| B. 4.02 Supervisory Competence |
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Term
Claire is a BCBA whose experience is with early intervention. A student who works adults at a vocational training center contacts Claire for distance supervision.
Should Claire still want to assist this potential trainee with supervision, what are her options?
A. Accept the student only after first reviewing 8-10 articles on vocational training and adult services
B. Accept the student as a trainee and sign up for a continuing education workshop on adult services and vocational training
C. Accept the student as a trainee, with the consultation of another BCBA who does have experience in this area, to guide him.
D. None of these answers are appropriate, under no circumstance should Claire take on a supervisory relationship outside her scope of competence |
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Definition
Accept the student as a trainee, with the
consultation of another BCBA who does have experience in this area, to guide him. |
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Term
A behavior analyst who recently had a child is taking maternity leave. During her leave, she decides to take on 4 additional trainees to supervise remotely despite not having secured childcare. She frequently cancels sessions because she double books her sessions. Which code is problematic in this scenario?
A. 4.01 Compliance with Supervision Requirements
B. 4.02 Supervisory Competence
C. 4.03 Supervisory Volume
D. 4.04 Accountability in Supervision |
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Definition
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Term
Mary is a BCBA supervising Ana, who is
seeking BCBA certification. Mary focuses
their case review meetings on cases with
more reduction goals, where she feels Ana
needs more support, and does not inquire
about cases which involve only involve skill acquisition targets.
Which Code standard best applies to Mary’s failure to supervise ALL of Ana’s cases?
A. 4.03 Supervisory Volume
B. 4.04 Accountability in Supervision
C. 4.05 Maintaining Supervision Documentation
D. 4.06 Providing Supervision and Training |
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Definition
| 4.04 Accountability in Supervision |
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Term
Mary is a BCBA supervising Ana, who is
seeking BCBA certification. Mary focuses
their case review meetings on cases with
more reduction goals, where she feels Ana
needs more support, and does not inquire
about cases which involve only involve skill acquisition targets.
Which of these would be the best way for
Mary to ensure accountability for all of Ana’s
cases?
A. Observe Ana working with each of her clients, each supervisory period
B. Discuss, in detail, the progress on each case
C. Review the graphed data for each of Ana’s clients, and discuss further as needed
D. Require that Ana provides a detailed session summary of each client session via email |
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Definition
| Review the graphed data for each of Ana’s clients, and discuss further as needed |
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Term
George recently completed his 2000
fieldwork hours and is ready to sit for the exam. While he completed his hours, he feels unprepared to work as an independent behavior analyst, as he has never conducted a functional assessment or wrote a behavior plan.
Which Code standard addresses George’s
supervisor’s failure?
A. 4.03 Supervisory Volume
B. 4.04 Accountability in Supervision
C. 4.05 Maintaining Supervision Documentation
D. 4.06 Providing Supervision and Training |
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Definition
| 4.06 Providing Supervision and Training |
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Term
Jane is a BCBA supervising Diana, a
BCaBA. Diana learns that a new client she
has been referred to work with is Orthodox Jewish. Diana comes to Jane for advice, as she has never worked with a client before who is Orthodox Jewish and is unsure of the considerations for scheduling ABA services.
What would be best for Jane to do?
A. Tell Diana not to take the case given differences in religious beliefs
B. Tell Diana not to consider the child’s and families religious beliefs when scheduling sessions given that ABA is considered medical necessary
C. Suggest that Diana learn and speak to the family about the considerations surrounding scheduling sessions to identify whether necessary accommodations can be made |
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Definition
| C. Suggest that Diana learn and speak to the family about the considerations surrounding scheduling sessions to identify whether necessary accommodations can be made |
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Term
Paul is a teacher with a non-profit school that provides special education to children with autism. Paul has begun course work for BCaBA certification, and is getting supervision from Maria, his boss and a BCBA. Maria gives Paul a teaching protocol for circle time. She tells Paul to review it and later videotape himself implementing it during circle time. Three weeks later at the monthly staff meeting, Paul’s video is reviewed, and Maria points out Paul’s errors.
When Maria handed Paul the teaching protocol and instructed him to videotape himself implementing it with students, which code element was violated?
A. 4.05 Maintaining Supervision Documentation
B. 4.07 Incorporating and Addressing Diversity
C. 4.08 Performance Monitoring and Feedback
D. 4.09 Delegation of Tasks |
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Definition
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Term
Paul is a teacher with a non-profit school that provides special education to children with autism. Paul has begun course work for BCaBA certification, and is getting supervision from Maria, his boss and a BCBA. Maria gives Paul a teaching protocol for circle time. She tells Paul to review it and later videotape himself implementing it during circle time. Three weeks later at the monthly staff meeting, Paul’s video is reviewed, and Maria points out Paul’s errors.
The fact that Maria gave Paul corrective feedback publicly violated which code element?
A. 4.05 Maintaining Supervision Documentation
B. 4.07 Incorporating and Addressing Diversity
C. 4.08 Performance Monitoring and Feedback
D. 4.09 Delegation of Tasks |
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Definition
4.08 Performance Monitoring and
Feedback |
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Term
Maria is supervising trainees at a center. She evaluates the effects of her supervision with competency checks however, she never seeks feedback from her trainees regarding their experience. Maria is violating which code element?
A. 4.09 Delegation of Tasks
B. 4.10 Evaluating the Effects of Supervision
C. 4.11 Facilitating Continuity of Supervision
D. 4.12 Appropriately Terminating Supervision |
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Definition
| 4.10 Evaluating the Effects of Supervision |
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Term
Tiffany is the regional supervisor of several BCBAs and BCaBAs. She has received a complaint from a caregiver about one of the BCaBAs, who reportedly brought her son to a client’s session since she did not have a babysitter. Tiffany decides to gather information from the caregiver, including the time, activity, and frequency of the incident(s). Tiffany also interviews the BCaBA to discuss specifically where and when her son was present. This is an example of which of the following?
a. analyzing actions only
b. analyzing consequences only
c. both actions and consequences |
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Definition
| a. analyzing actions only |
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Term
Elena, a supervising BCBA at a group home for adults with autism, was recently told to take an administrative leave while an incident with a coworker was evaluated. Elena’s supervisor has interviewed both Elena and the coworker, as well as several of the adults and other employees. The supervisor is interested in determining if the interaction will lead to ongoing problematic interactions, or if the adults are concerned with their safety or ability to work with Elena. This is an example of which of the following?
a. analyzing actions only
b. analyzing consequences only
c. both actions and consequences |
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Definition
| b. analyzing consequences only |
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Term
Tyler’s supervisor, Fred, was contacted by Tyler’s friend who stated that he and Tyler went out for happy-hour drinks with one of Tyler’s adult clients. Fred attempts to determine where they went, how much they had to drink, and who paid for the drinks. He also meets with the adult client to discuss the impact of these actions on future services, including whether Tyler should continue to serve the client, and if the client benefits from the services Tyler provides. This is an example of which of the following?'
a. analyzing actions only
b. analyzing consequences only
c. both actions and consequences |
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Definition
| c. both actions and consequences |
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Term
The most nuanced ethical approach is a rule-based approach, where there is a combination of structural and functional components.
true
false |
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Definition
false
A contextual, or deontological, approach is the most complex and nuanced. It combines both structural and functional components, with an emphasis on the context of action rather than only the action itself. |
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Term
Which of the following are drawbacks of a rule-based approach?
a. not rigid enough
b. increased likelihood of internal conflicts
c. cannot account for unique circumstances
d. rules can typically capture all natural nuances |
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Definition
b. increased likelihood of internal conflicts
c. cannot account for unique circumstances
A rule-based (virtue) ethics approach has several drawbacks. This approach can be rigid, which limits its ability to account for unique characteristics. Since rules cannot capture every nuanced situation, this approach may be limited when accounting for new situations. It can also lead to internal conflicts, where the rigidity of the rule leads to problems when context needs to be accounted for. |
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Term
Some drawbacks to the consequential ethics approach include that not all consequences are contingent, it promotes callous permissiveness, and requires significant time and effort.
true
false |
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A consequential ethics approach also has drawbacks. For example, some of the consequences of an action may not be in our control, breaking the contingency between actions and their consequences. Also, because a consequential approach involves identifying all the consequences to actions, it can take a large amount of time and effort. |
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Contextual ethics approaches are beneficial because they do not require significant time or effort, and they provide a lot of guidance.
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Contextual ethics approaches take a significant amount of time and effort, similar to our descriptive assessment methods. These also do not provide a universal foundation for a field in that it is less of a direct resource for practitioners to use. |
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Mikey is an RBT who works in the home of his client, a four-year-old male from Russia. It seems every time Mikey goes to the home, the grandmother is cooking a delicious-smelling dinner. Without fail, she asks him (and other visitors) if he would like to try any of her food, but he politely declines. After a few weeks, the grandmother calls to complain about Mikey to his supervisor, stating that he is very rude and disrespectful. Which of the following is likely to be an issue with taking this approach?
a. may requie significant effort
b. not all consequences contingent
c. provides less foundation
d. rules can never capture all-natural nuance |
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d. rules can never capture all-natural nuance
Rule-based ethics is a structural approach based on topography. You either followed the rule or you did not. Mikey followed the rule not to accept gifts; however, it appears that there were some underlying cultural differences that he did not account for or address with the family. Rules can never capture all-natural nuance. May require significant effort and Not all consequences contingent are possible issues with taking a consequential approach and do not apply here. Provides less foundation is a possible issue with taking a contextual approach. |
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When Bruno arrived at his client’s home, the mother stated that the past week had been very difficult and exhausting due to the client’s behavior and the passing away of their family dog. Bruno pauses to review the client’s data sheet before responding. He tells the mother that they did not take any data on implementation of communication strategies, and this is likely why the week was so difficult. Which of the following is likely to be an issue with taking this approach?
a. can promote callous permissiveness
b. not all consequences contingent
c. provides less foundation
d. too rigid |
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d. too rigid
Bruno is only addressing the lack of data. He is very rigidly following the rules, but not providing an acknowledgement of the nuance of the client’s family’s experience. Not all consequences contingent are possible issues with taking a consequential approach. Provides less foundation is a possible issue with taking a contextual approach. |
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A large provider of speech-language pathology services is looking to increase billing by individual providers. They decide to implement a strategy where each provider gives a minute-by-minute account of their day to identify if there are any additional tasks that can be billed for. Several providers oppose this level of micromanagement and feel they are being mistreated. Which of the following is likely to be an issue with taking this approach?
a. can have internal conflicts
b. may require significant time
c. provides less guidance
d. too rigid |
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b. may require significant time
The provider is working to identify outcomes and, thus, using a functional approach. While this action may achieve their goal of identifying new billing opportunities, it will take a significant amount of time to execute. There is no mention of less guidance as they assess their billing needs. Their approach is not reflective of being too rigid or having internal conflicts. |
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Helen’s client has shown little to no progress in independent play skills over the past three weeks. According to program protocols, Helen should discontinue the current targets and instead, implement previously mastered ones. However, Helen observed that the client was noticeably sick in several sessions during that period but was making progress on those targets when well. She decides to ignore protocol and continue implementing the current targets. Which of the following is likely to be an issue with taking this approach?
a. can have internal conflicts
b. not all consequences contingent
c. provides less foundation
d.rules can never capture all-natural nuance |
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c. provides less foundation
Helen is taking a contextual approach by emphasizing the context of the action (client being sick) over the action (no progress). Helen’s choice to use this approach might provide less foundation or guidance for decision-making. Helen does not express any internal conflicts or rigidly hold to a rule and is not using a rule-based approach. Helen is not analyzing the outcomes or effects of the choice, so an issue of consequences not being contingent is not present. |
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A regional manager has imposed a performance plan on one of her employees, where the employee is now required to check in with the manager each morning. The employee explained that they did not agree with the plan but followed its requirements. Which of the following is true?
a. employment attempted countercontrol but was not effective
b. employee did not attempt countercontrol
c. employee was engaged in countercontrol and was effective in producing change
d. employee exerted control |
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b. employee did not attempt countercontrol
Countercontrol refers to attempts to reduce or avoid aversive control from others. While the employee did express disagreement with the new policy, they did follow through with expectations. If the employee engaged in countercontrol maybe by not following the guidelines, and the guidelines were dropped, that would be an example of countercontrol producing change. If the employee engaged in countercontrol maybe by not following the guidelines and the guidelines stayed in place, that would be an example of countercontrol not producing change. |
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Select all the potential factors governing choice:
a. discounting
b. consequence paramters
c. preferences
d. response effort
e. motivating operations
f. free will |
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a. discounting
b. consequence paramters
d. response effort
e. motivating operations
Some of the most common factors which influence choice are consequence parameters (magnitude, quality, etc.), competing concurrent schedules (matching law), discounting (delay, probability), response effort, and motivating operations (deprivation/satiation). |
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The results of a school assessment indicate that a young learner would benefit from a communication app on an iPad or other device. Since the school district has gone through budget cuts recently, they recommend printing pictures and teaching communication through that modality. Given this scenario, which of the following variables is influencing behavior?
a. resources
b. information available
c. competence and experience
d. time to deliberate |
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resources
Limited resources place a limit on possible actions. Due to budget constraints setting up a communication device is not possible; thus, a less preferable option is available. The assessment provides all information needed to make the best recommendation. There is no mention of a lack of time in identifying the needs or completing the assessment. There is also no mention of concern regarding the competence or experience of the evaluator. |
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Which of the following provides guidance on research and practice with human subjects?
a. national commission
b. BACB
c. FABA
d. the belmont report |
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d. the belmont report
The Belmont Report was written by the National Commission for the Protection of Human Subjects in response to the Tuskegee syphilis study and was designed to protect human subjects in biomedical and behavioral research. The BACB is the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, and it oversees credentialing of behavior analysts. The Florida Association of Behavior Analysis (FABA) is a state membership organization that supports the field of behavior analysis. |
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Sherman overhears his coworker speaking loudly with a parent about the client’s challenging behavior during session, in the waiting room of the clinic. There are multiple families waiting on their children. Sherman is concerned about this potential ethical violation, what is the first step he should take to ensure an ethical decision-making process?
a. identify all relevant individuals
b. gather documentation
c. define issue and potential risks of harm
d. consider personal history and biases |
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| c. define issue and potential risks of harm Step one of the ethical decision-making model is to define the issue(s) and potential risks of harm. Step two is to identify all relevant individuals. Step three is to gather documentation. Step four is to consider personal history and biases. |
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Malik is a BCaBA that observes a colleague engage in a potential Code violation. Malik approaches the colleague and expresses his concern. However, the colleague tells Malik that it is no big deal and that they have no plans to resolve the issue. What is the next step that Malik should take in the process of reporting the violation?
a. continue express his concern
b. report to the colleague's direct supervisor
c. attempt a resolution
d. gather and document more information |
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d. gather and document more information
The process for minor Code violations is to first approach the person directly and discuss your concern. In this scenario, the BCaBA did express his concerns with his colleague but there was no resolution. If confronting the person is unsuccessful, the behavior analyst should then gather more information and collect proper documents. He should then attempt a resolution. If this is unsuccessful, the behavior analyst could then report to the colleague’s direct supervisor, or potentially the BACB. |
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Zahrya observed one of her colleagues engage in a programming error that she believes is a potential ethical violation. She has already identified relevant clients, biases, and related ethics standards. Now she is exploring suggestions from the literature and code to develop options.
In which step of the Rosenberg and Schwartz (2019) model is Zahrya currently working?
a. why does this trigger your ethical radar
b. brainstorm solutions
c. evaluate solutions
d. was there an acceptable solution? |
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b. brainstorm solutions
Rosenberg and Schwartz (2019) developed a six-step model to review concerns that arise that may cause us to question whether an action is ethical or not. In this scenario, Zahrya has completed step 1 in the model by identifying the error she has witnessed and the relevant ethics standards. She is now reviewing the literature and Code to determine her options which is step 2 of the model brainstorming solutions step. Step 3 would involve evaluating the options discovered considering any problems with each solution. Step 4 involves reviewing the list of possible solutions and determining if there is an acceptable one. If not, then the behavior analyst may need to return to brainstorming. |
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Annice conducted a risk-benefit analysis on a client’s behavior plan and determined that the plan puts the client more at risk than the potential benefits can provide. She has determined why this triggers her ethical radar by identifying relevant ethics standards and personal biases. She also brainstormed some potential solutions by looking into Code suggestions and options in the literature.
According to Rosenberg and Schwartz (2019) model, what should Annice do next?
a. evaluate solutions
b. implement the solution
c. reflect on the outcome
d. brainstorm solutions |
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a. evaluate solutions
In the Rosenberg and Schwartz (2019) six-step model, the first step is to assess the situation to determine any relevant Code violation and the second step is to brainstorm possible solutions. In this scenario, Annice completed steps 1 and 2 by completing a risk-benefit analysis on her client’s plan, identifying the relevant ethics standards, and brainstorming possible solutions to the concern by researching options. Her next step is to evaluate the solutions, considering any barriers or conflicts with each one. She would then determine an acceptable solution from her list. Once identified, she would then implement the solution documenting her response. Her last step would be to reflect on the outcome, accessing the success of the results and any further steps needed. |
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Elizabeth has agreed to take on a new client, Seth. After starting services with Seth, Elizabeth’s neighbors start asking questions about him and she realized that Seth’s grandmother lives two doors down from Elizabeth and is telling the neighborhood about the services that Elizabeth is providing to Seth. She analyzes this situation as a potential Code violation by assessing the dilemma, and staff and clients involved. She then evaluates all possible solutions and considerations in relation to the situation.
According to Rosenberg and Schwartz (2019) model, what should Elizabeth do next?
a. implement the solution
b. evaluate solutions
c. reflect on the outcome
d. determine an acceptabe solution |
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d. determine an acceptabe solution
In the Rosenberg and Schwartz (2019) six-step model, the first step is to assess the situation to determine any relevant Code violation. In this scenario, Elizabeth identified the possible violation and assessed the dilemma and those involved. Elizabeth then completed step 2 when she brainstormed solutions to the problem. In step 3, Elizabeth evaluated the solutions to determine the best course of action. Her next step, step 4, would be to determine which solution would be acceptable. Implementing the solution is step 5 and is her next step after she determines an acceptable solution. Reflecting on the outcome is step 6 and should come after she implements the solution. |
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After a team meeting with caregivers, Shawna has concerns about a potential treatment that was suggested. She has a few ideas of how to address the concern based on the Ethics Code along with some alternate ideas. What is the next step that Shawna should take when following the Rosenberg and Schwartz (2019) model for evaluating ethical concerns?
a. determine why the situation triggers ethical radar
b. evaluate solutions
c. implement the solution with fidelity
d. refelct upon the results of the decision |
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b. evaluate solutions
Shawna has identified the specifics of the dilemma (step 1) and brainstormed solutions (step 2). The next step is to evaluate the solutions (step 3) considering conflicts, tensions, barriers, challenges, and problems for each solution. Determining why it triggers ethical radar is component of step 1, identifying all the specifics. Implementing the solution with fidelity is step 5 following step 4: Was there an acceptable solution? Reflecting upon the results is the final step, step 6. |
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Which, if any steps are out of sequence when conducting a risk-benefit analysis?
1. identify and define the target behaviors, goals, and relevant individuals involved
2. consult with relevant individuals and/or committee
3. identify and define the potential benefits
4. identify and define the potential risks
5. contact and review the literature, as needed
6. select and document of course of action |
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| Charlie has written a clear and understandable description of the target behavior and goals for his client. He has additionally described the individuals that will be involved with the plan. What should Charlie’s next step be in his Risk-benefit Analysis? |
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| Identify and define the risks |
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A school is teaching PECS as a communicative method for Jack. After two months, Jack still engages in the same amount of problem behavior and only uses PECS when prompted. Cara, a BCBA, is teaching her supervisee, Toby, how to conduct a risk-benefit analysis for Jack’s current treatment plan.
Who is the client? |
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A school is teaching PECS as a communicative method for Jack. After two months, Jack still engages in the same amount of problem behavior and only uses PECS when prompted. Cara, a BCBA, is teaching her supervisee, Toby, how to conduct a risk-benefit analysis for Jack’s current treatment plan.
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A school is teaching PECS as a communicative method for Jack. After two months, Jack still engages in the same amount of problem behavior and only uses PECS when prompted. Cara, a BCBA, is teaching her supervisee, Toby, how to conduct a risk-benefit analysis for Jack’s current treatment plan.
What is Toby’s role? |
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A school is teaching PECS as a communicative method for Jack. After two months, Jack still engages in the same amount of problem behavior and only uses PECS when prompted. Cara, a BCBA, is teaching her supervisee, Toby, how to conduct a risk-benefit analysis for Jack’s current treatment plan.
what is Cara’s role? |
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A school is teaching PECS as a communicative method for Jack. After two months, Jack still engages in the same amount of problem behavior and only uses PECS when prompted. Cara, a BCBA, evaluates whether the staff are communicating Jack’s needs or their own needs when prompting. What is Cara analyzing?
A. Actions
B. Consequences
C. Actions and Consequences |
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A school is teaching PECS as a communicative method for Jack. After two months, Jack still engages in the same amount of problem behavior and only uses PECS when prompted. Cara, a BCBA, assesses if prompt fading is written into the program. What is Cara analyzing?
A. Actions
B. Consequences
C. Actions and Consequences |
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| Jared, a BCBA, has been working with Akarsh and his family for just over a year. The family just returned from India and brought back a 5-pound bag of plantain chips as a gift for Jared. His ethics code states that gifts cannot exceed $10. Jared refuses to accept the gift because it was more than $10. |
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Virtue ethics is related to rule-based ethics.
A. False B. True |
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Rainn believes that all people should be able to pursue their dreams and that their hearts will guide them to the right choices. When it’s time for her client to do his homework, she suggests to the parents that the intervention should be to allow him to choose whether to complete his homework or play video games. If the homework does not get completed, she tells them they should not be concerned because eventually the consequences will guide him towards completing homework.
What kind of issue associated with virtue ethics is this an example of?
A. Cannot account for unique circumstances
B. Cannot capture all-natural nuance
C. Internal conflict
D. Too rigid |
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| B. Cannot capture all-natural nuance |
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Nahla’s client, Jordy, punches his little sister anytime she walks into the room. Jordy’s little sister is in danger of being severely harmed. Nahla suggests shock therapy because it is extremely effective and will be less damaging for both children, in the long run.
A. Can promote callous permissiveness
B. May require significant time/effort
C. Not all consequences are contingent |
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| A. Can promote callous permissiveness |
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Sammy engages in severe self-harming behavior and has been hospitalized several times. Saravi is Sammy’s current BCBA, and she wants to do a full descriptive assessment and functional analysis to identify the cause of Sammy’s self-harming behavior. Based on her experience, Saravi knows that this type of assessment can yield the most accurate analysis and effective treatment plan, but she will need to find staff to assist her and train them.
What kind of issue associated with contextual ethics is this an example of?
A. May require significant time/effort
B. Provides less guidance/foundation
C. not all consequences are contingent
D. Can be conflicting |
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| A. May require significant time/effort |
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Joseph’s teacher requires him to stay in for recess because Joseph did not complete the classwork. Joseph begins to cry and pleads to go out for recess. Eventually, his teacher allows him to go to recess.
Is Joseph’s behavior an attempt to emit countercontrol? Did it work?
A. No
B. Yes |
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Tina prefers her mom to drive her to school. In the past, she has pulled the bus driver’s hair while the bus was in motion. As a result, Tina now sits in a harnessed seat during the ride and she looks at the window.
Is Tina’s current behavior an attempt to emit countercontrol? Did it work?
A. No B. Yes |
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A. No
-no. What is a barrier for Tina?
She is physically overpowered. |
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Michelle, a BCBA, has had 10 years of experience with middle school children with Asperger’s syndrome. Currently, she has a light case load and is looking for more clients.
The agency offered a case to Michelle to provide services to an 18-month-old child who has seizures. The case will provide the hours needed to fill Michelle’s schedule. Michelle reaches out to a colleague who works with infant seizures to supervise her.
Which factor governing clinical choice is this most related to?
A. Time
B. Available information
C. Experience and competence
D. Resources |
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| C. Experience and competence |
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Which of the following is NOT one of the three application principles of the Belmont Report listed in this unit?
A. Assessment of Risks/Benefits
B. Do No Harm
C. Informed Consent
D. Selection of Subjects |
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| B. Do No Harm – listed as a core principle |
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Cathryn and Steve, BCBAs, share clients and alternate days. Steve is consistently late to a client. He stays later to ensure that he meets the required time. The client’s parents expressed satisfaction with Steve's performance but are frustrated with his lateness. What type of resolution is appropriate here?
A. Formal
B. Informal |
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Shania sees bruises and bite marks on Talia’s neck and shoulders. When Talia’s uncle enters the room, she hides under the table. What type of resolution is appropriate here?
A. Formal
B. Informal |
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Shania sees bruises and bite marks on Talia’s neck and shoulders. When Talia’s uncle enters the room, she hides under the table.
What should Shania do first?
A. Approach Talia’s uncle and express her concerns
B. Gather and document information
C. Identify violated Code item(s)
D. Report to relevant authorities immediately |
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| D. Report to relevant authorities immediately |
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Lenny and Fredda are BCBAs who work the same hours with two siblings in the same family. Fredda has noticed that, recently, Lenny is falling asleep throughout the session while working with one of the siblings. When Fredda asked Lenny about it, he told her his wife just had a baby and he hadn’t gotten much
sleep. He told her that he informed the parents and the service agency, and they required him to remain on the case. What should Fredda do next when evaluating an ethical concern using the Rosenberg and Schwartz (2019) model?
A. Identify why this triggered ethical radar
B. Brainstorm solutions
C. Implement the solution
D. Reflect upon the outcome |
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| A. Identify why this triggered ethical radar |
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Lenny and Fredda are BCBAs who work the same hours with two siblings in the same family. Fredda has noticed that, recently, Lenny is falling asleep throughout the session while working with one of the siblings. When Fredda asked Lenny about it, he told her his wife just had a baby and he hadn’t gotten much sleep. He told her that he informed the parents and the service agency, and they required him to remain on the case.
From Lenny’s perspective, what should he do next when evaluating an ethical concern using the Rosenberg and Schwartz (2019) model?
A. Identify why this triggered ethical radar
B. Brainstorm solutions
C. Implement the solution
D. Reflect upon the outcome |
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| D. Reflect upon the outcome |
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Sarah is an excellent Math tutor. She can not afford to pay for ABA services for her son. Judy, a BCBA, has a daughter who is in danger of failing trigonometry. Sarah offered to tutor Judy’s daughter in trigonometry in exchange for Judy providing services for her son. Judy is not sure if this arrangement would be appropriate based on the Code’s description of multiple relationships.What should Judy do if evaluating an ethical concern using the Rosenberg and Schwartz (2019) model?
a. brainstorm solutions
b. evaluate solutions
c. identify if an acceptable solution has
been identified
d. Implement the solution |
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Joan is the director of a leading service agency and has been looking to staff a BCBA supervisor so the agency can service more clients. The position has been vacant for several months. Gary provides BCBA supervision for Joan while she is working towards her BCBA certification. Joan is considering offering Gary this position. She decides to wait until her supervision is complete or until they find a different BCBA before accepting more clients.
Which factor governing clinical choice is this most related to?
A. Time
B. Available information
C. Experience and competence D. Resources |
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Elaine, a BCBA, is considering taking on a supervisee who lives in another state and can only participate in group supervision sessions. She is pretty sure that it will work but cannot remember if there is any guidance related to supervision modality. What Code standard is this related to/is this a violation of?
a. 4.01 Compliance with Supervision Requirements
b. 4.02 Supervisory Competence
c. 4.03 Supervisory Volume
d. 4.04 Accountability in Supervision |
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| a. 4.01 Compliance with Supervision Requirements |
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Elaine, a BCBA, is considering taking on a supervisee who lives in another state and can only participate in group supervision sessions. She is pretty sure that it will work but cannot remember if there is any guidance related to supervision modality.
What’s the best course of action?
a. Explain to the prospective supervisee that BACB requirements include participation in individual supervision meetings that make up equal or greater time than group meetings
b. Do not take on the supervisee and state that it is because Elaine personally prefers conducting individual supervision, but that they may find a supervisor who only conducts group supervision meetings
c. Take on the supervisee and ensure that they receive additional attention during the group sessions to make up for the lack of individual supervision meetings |
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| Explain to the prospective supervisee that BACB requirements include participation in individual supervision meetings that make up equal or greater time than group meetings |
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BCBA Jennifer has heard of using RIRD to decrease stereotypy. She has her staff look up RIRD in the Cooper book and implement it.
What is the best course of action for Jennifer to take?
a. Implement RIRD herself first after reading the Cooper book definition
b. Do not implement RIRD and find another procedure she is competent in
c. Obtain supervision from a competent implementor of RIRD before implementing and train staff using BST before they implement RIRD |
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| c. Obtain supervision from a competent implementor of RIRD before implementing and train staff using BST before they implement RIRD |
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Michael is a BCBA who is a clinical supervisor for an agency providing in-home and in-school services to children with a variety of disabilities and behavioral concerns. He supervises several individuals seeking BACB certification. While he reviews the data on client progress, he does not keep track of his trainees’ behavior and/or progress in mastering the BACB Task list items, he is often late to case review meetings and in creating the Monthly Verification Forms for his trainees, and his tone and demeanor in sessions dissuade his trainees from providing him any feedback.
What’s the best course of action?
a. Michael should collect data on his clients and trainees, but his trainees are not in a position to give him feedback on his supervisory practices.
b. Michael should collect better data on his trainees’ behavior, but not his own, as an indicator of his success as a supervisor
c. Michael should be collecting data on his trainees’ behavior as well as his own behavior and seek feedback from his supervisees in order to improve his supervision practices.
d. Michael should collect better data on client progress as an indicator of his success as a supervisor. |
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| Michael should be collecting data on his trainees’ behavior as well as his own behavior and seek feedback from his supervisees in order to improve his supervision practices. |
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Francine has been working with her trainee Greg on conducting an error correction strategy. Francine shows Greg each step of the procedure and then observes Greg practice. When needed Francine corrects Greg’s implementation and models the step again.
Which step in the process for developing competencies does this describe?
a. Determine what to teach, increase, maintain
b. Teach
c. Monitor performance
d. Deliver feedback
e. Evaluate outcomes |
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After Greg mastered the error correction strategies, Francine notices an increase in accuracy in Greg’s implementation of other procedures and sees that the client’s acquisition targets are being mastered at an appropriate pace.
Which step in the process for developing competencies does this describe?
a. Determine what to teach, increase, maintain
b. Teach
c. Monitor performance
d. Deliver feedback
e. Evaluate outcomes |
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Jane is overwhelmed with the number of cases she is working on, and she is beginning to miss important information related to the cases.
4.01 Compliance with Supervision Requirements
4.02 Supervisory Competence
4.03 Supervisory Volume
4.04 Accountability in Supervision |
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Anthony, a BCBA, has worked in group homes but has not implemented mand training for clients. He tells his supervisees, who are unaware of mand training, to implement mand training while he develops a staff training lecture. What code section is violated?
4.03 Supervisory Volume
4.08 Performance Monitoring and Feedback
4.09 Delegation of Tasks |
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Joann meets with each supervisee on a weekly basis for one hour. She delivers feedback on performance and designs training to include description, modeling , practice, and feedback for supervisee skills needing to increase. What code section is identified?
4.05 Maintaining Supervision Documentation
4.08 Performance Monitoring and Feedback
4.10 Evaluating Effects of Supervision and Training |
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| 4.08 Performance Monitoring and Feedback |
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Jamal is a BCBA and is supervising Nella through her fieldwork experience. Jamal meets with Nella once at the beginning of the month and they simply talk about
clients. The next time Jamal observes Nella, he scolds her because she keeps making mistakes in error correction procedures, however Jamal never observed
her run error correction before, nor has he provided any data, or feedback. Which Ethics standard is Jamal violating?
A) 4.07: Incorporating and Addressing Diversity
B) 4.08: Performance Monitoring and Feedback
C) 4.09: Delegation of Tasks
D) 4.12: Appropriately Terminating Services |
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| 4.08: Performance Monitoring and Feedback |
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Which one can count towards unrestricted activities?
A) Chuck loves reading and is always reading the latest issues of Behavior Analysis in Practice as soon as they are accessible to the public.
B) Martha works with a client that is 6 years old and is a picky eater. She spends some time searching the literature for ABA approaches to decrease food selectivity.
C) James works with a teenager on social skills mostly. He has an interest in increasing language for young children that have no vocal verbal behavior. He spends some time search the literature for ABA approaches to increase language in young learners.
D) Stacey’s supervisor asks her to find an article on the topic of response costs used in a classroom setting, summarize it, and present it to the group during their next group supervision meeting. |
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| Stacey’s supervisor asks her to find an article on the topic of response costs used in a classroom setting, summarize it, and present it to the group during their next group supervision meeting. |
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Which one is the best example of an appropriate supervisortrainee relationship?
A) Nick’s wife is the the only BCBA providing supervision in the small town that they live in, so he wants to get supervised experience from her.
B) Jeff owns an ABA center and is currently taking coursework to
fulfill credential requirements. Even though he has 2 BCBAs working at the center, he hires a remote BCBA supervisor
(external to company) to oversee his fieldwork.
C) Natalie is seeking a supervisor for fieldwork oversight, and she
asks a BCaBA if they would be willing to supervise her.
D) James works at a center-based ABA clinic and is currently supervised by Ted one of the BCBAs on site. James can switch to another BCBA at the center but chooses to get all his experience from Ted because he just likes him better. |
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Jeff owns an ABA center and is currently taking coursework to fulfill credential requirements. Even though he has 2 BCBAs working at the center, he hires a remote
BCBA supervisor (external to company) to oversee his fieldwork. |
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Francine has been working with her trainee Greg on conducting an error correction strategy. Francine shows
Greg each step of the procedure and then observes Greg practice. When needed Francine corrects Greg’s implementation and models the step again. Which step
in the process for developing competencies does this describe?
A) Determine what to teach, increase, maintain
B) Teach
C) Monitor performance
D) Deliver feedback
E) Evaluate outcomes |
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Definition
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After Greg mastered the error correction strategies, Francine notices an increase in accuracy in Greg’s implementation of other procedures and sees that the
client’s acquisition targets are being mastered at an appropriate pace. Which step in the process for developing competencies does this describe?
A) Determine what to teach, increase, maintain
B) Teach
C) Monitor performance
D) Deliver feedback
E) Evaluate outcomes |
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Definition
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Elsa is Taylor’s BCBA supervisor. Elsa needs Taylor to conduct a VBMAPP assessment with her client, however she doesn’t assign her this task right away
as she has never seen her conduct a VBMAPP assessment in the past. Which consideration for preventing common ethical violations is being evaluated in this scenario?
A) Deciding to provide supervision
B) Using evidence-based strategies in supervision
C) Structure and organization in supervision
D) Delegation during the supervision process |
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Definition
| Delegation during the supervision process |
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Term
Elsa uses behavior skills training to teach Taylor how to conduct a VBMAPP to
competency. Which consideration for
preventing common ethical violations is being evaluated in this scenario?
A) Deciding to provide supervision
B) Using evidence-based strategies in
supervision
C) Structure and organization in supervision
D) Delegation during the supervision process |
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Definition
Using evidence-based strategies in
supervision |
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