Behv 5627-Study Guide: No Less Worthy (Reid et al.)

Why is it important NOT to refer people in terms of their behavioral characteristics? (Select all that apply)

Because it reflects that the speaker sees the behavioral characteristics as the main essence of that person. Because referring people using the behavioral characteristics does not refer the individual as themself.

Why is it important to refrain, as much reasonably as possible, from speaking about individuals in front of them?

Because such behavior is often seen as not treating the individuals in a respected or acceptable manner.

According to Reid et al. (2018), why is it important for behavior analysts to practice in a manner that promotes the dignity of all clients? (Select all that apply)

It affects how others, including clients and their surrogates, perceive behavior analysts and the field. It is a professional and ethical expectation of the BCBA. Ways behavior analysts interact, or not interact, with individuals with disabilities influence the well-beings of those individuals.

In general, how should a behavior analyst accompany individuals with IDD in community settings?

The behavior analysts should walk/talk/interact with individuals as they are adults.

Although it is recommended to refrain speaking about people in front of them, this may not be unavoidable at certain situations. Which of the following is an example of an unavoidable situation?

The caregiver needs to stay close to the individual and the behavior analyst needs information from the caregiver for an assessment purpose.

A 45-year-old individual with IDD likes to wear t-shirts with cartoon characters everywhere he goes. Some caregivers told you that those shirts may not be age appropriate. What should you do?

You respect the individual's preference and talk to staff members why it is important to do so.

Referring someone with IDD as "low functioning" is derogatory. How can you refer to that person in more dignified manner? (Select all that apply)

an individual with more severe disabilities an individual with more significant challenges

You are assigned to work with an adult male with autism who is able to communicate complex ideas vocal-verbally in rural Texas. At the intake meeting with the individual and family members, you are not sure how to address this individual. What will you do?

ask the individual how they would like to be addressed

The authors emphasize that the ways to promote dignity of individuals with disabilities are not universal or static; the acceptable practices change over time. What are the recommendations that authors present in order for behavior analysts to continue promoting the dignity of individuals with disabilities? (Select all that apply)

attend professional conferences in the field of IDD pay attention to how adults treat each other in the local community where clients are served. attending to acceptable practices engaged by professionals in the field of IDD Golden Rule

To promote the dignity of individuals with disabilities, the authors provide two major categories of recommendations. What are those two major categories?

how we speak as behavior analysts how we behave as behavior analysts

What was the reason for the shift from the use of the word, "mental retardation," to "intellectual disability" in the past?

the work of self-advocacy from individuals with intellectual disabilities and their family members.