ABA 607 Final

Automatically rejecting non-behavioral treatment ideas is an essential element of helping clients meet their treatment goals.

False

Behavior analysts do not include in their service agreement the circumstances for transitioning the client to another behavior analyst within or outside of their organization.

False

Deontologists argue that virtue has to be considered when determining if the behavior is "right" or "wrong."

False

Ethical analysis is initiated only on rare occasions when something atypical has occurred.

False

If you misunderstand one of the standards in the Ethics Code, then you are not held responsible for an ethics violation.

False

Jonah maintains a Facebook page dedicated to dispersing behavior analytic information. A new BCBA contacts him and asks what they should do to address a client's self-injurious behavior. Jonah should provide a clear, detailed response with cited treatment recommendations.

False

Non-behavioral treatment means the same thing as "non-evidence-based treatment."

False

When presenting research data in a public forum, if data is excluded from the presentation, there is no need to discuss it or explain why it was excluded.

False

A BCBA is collaborating with an SLP. The SLP suggests a non-behavioral treatment for increasing manding. What should the BCBA do? a. Determine whether she has sufficient grounds to reject the plan before responding to the SLP. If she does reject the plan, she must offer alternatives to the proposed treatment as part of the discussion. b. Remind the SLP and the parents that she can only provide behavioral services, and if the SLPs plan is implemented she will no longer be able to work on the case. c. Immediately state that she can only utilize evidence-based behavioral treatment and no changes can be made to the current manding protocol. d. Any of the above are acceptable responses.

a. Determine whether she has sufficient grounds to reject the plan before responding to the SLP. If she does reject the plan, she must offer alternatives to the proposed treatment as part of the discussion.

Ellen is a BCBA supervising Erika in her experience hours. Ellen has decided to go on a three-week vacation and informs Erika that they'll have a three-week break in supervision. Erika is very upset about missing hours and asks Ellen if there's any other option. Ellen tells her it's important to make time to rest, and that they'll resume in three weeks. This is unethical because ________________ a. Ellen has an ethical obligation to facility continuity in supervision. b. This is not an example of unethical behavior. c. Ellen has an ethical obligation to let Erika know about any potential missed dates at the outset of supervision. d. Ellen has an ethical obligation to provide a substitute supervisor for Erika.

a. Ellen has an ethical obligation to facility continuity in supervision.

Which of the following is an appropriate explanation behavior analytic terminology for interdisciplinary collaboration? a. We should implement the reinforcement procedure using an FR4 schedule. b. Arlo's teachers will occasionally reward his good behavior. c. The DRI has resulted in a decrease of the targeted problem behavior. d. We will systematically thin the schedule of reinforcement until we reach naturalistic rates.

b. Arlo's teachers will occasionally reward his good behavior.

Heather is working to become a BCBA and wants to attain licensure in her state. Whose responsibility is it to know the requirements for both the BACB and state licensure? a. The supervisee only. b. Both the supervisor and the supervisee. c. The supervisor only.

b. Both the supervisor and the supervisee.

Gary is providing supervision to Neil towards his experience hours. Gary has provided Neil with many different readings and resources across all topics related to the task list. One day Neil realizes that none of the readings or other training materials have addressed issues related to addressing diversity. Neil brings it up to Gary. Gary tells Neil he's here to learn about behavior analytic principles, and he can learn about addressing diversity on his own time. He indicates that while diversity is important, Gary's main role is to teach Neil the science and evidence-based practice. This is unethical because _____________. a. Gary has an ethical obligation to teach Neil about diversity related to his specific clients. b. Gary has an ethical obligation to incorporate issues related to addressing diversity. He should be actively incorporating this across different areas of behavior analytic instruction. c. This is not an example of unethical behavior. d. Gary has an ethical obligation to provide at least one hour of training related to diversity.

b. Gary has an ethical obligation to incorporate issues related to addressing diversity. He should be actively incorporating this across different areas of behavior analytic instruction.

Peter is completing experience hours towards his goal of becoming a BCBA. He would like to learn more about implementing interventions related to career training for teenagers with Autism. However, Peter's supervisor for his experience hours has no experience in this area. What should Peter's supervisor do? a. Tell Peter he will have to receive that training after he becomes a BCBA, since this is outside her scope of competence. b. Recommend another BCBA who can provide some supervision hours and has experience in this area, as it is outside of her scope of competence. c. Assign readings to Peter on this topic. d. Read a few articles and then provide assignments and discussion on the topic.

b. Recommend another BCBA who can provide some supervision hours and has experience in this area, as it is outside of her scope of competence.

Janelle receives a photocopied version of the VB-MAPP from her supervisor so she can complete an assessment with a client. What should she do? a. Ask her supervisor to buy her a copy of the VB-MAPP, as she's concerned about an ethical violation. b. Tell her supervisor she's concerned that this is unlawful, as the VB-MAPP is intellectual property of another professional in the field, and should not be photocopied without his permission. c. All of the above are appropriate responses. d. report her supervisor to the BACB for an ethical violation

b. Tell her supervisor she's concerned that this is unlawful, as the VB-MAPP is intellectual property of another professional in the field, and should not be photocopied without his permission.

Ryan has several months worth of data stored on a secure drive. The data are related to research he conducted last year. Ryan's organization requires he keep the data for a minimum of 7 years, but his state requires him to keep the data for a minimum of 10 years. Which requirement should Ryan follow? a. The organization, because Ryan is bound by his contract with his workplace. b. The state, because the Ethics Code requires BCBAs to follow the requirement that is the longest duration. c. The state, because that law holds more power than an organizational policy. d. The organization, because the data were collected within the organization itself.

b. The state, because the Ethics Code requires BCBAs to follow the requirement that is the longest duration.

Martin wants to complete a study about social skills among teenage students. He's having a hard time finding enough participants in the clinic in which he works. He asks his supervisor if he can pull out three teenagers from the job training site to include in his social skills group. Is this an ethical violation? a. No. Social skills are aligned with job skills in many ways. The supervisor could write new goals for the clients so they don't miss the opportunity to participate in Martin's social skills group. b. Yes. Client welfare should be prioritized. If the clients' assessments and current targets are focused on attaining job skills, then clients shouldn't be removed from job skills training to fill Martin's need for more participants.

b. Yes. Client welfare should be prioritized. If the clients' assessments and current targets are focused on attaining job skills, then clients shouldn't be removed from job skills training to fill Martin's need for more participants.

Which of the following is NOT one of the core principles that serve as the framework for the Ethics Code? Select one: a. benefit others b. treat others with compassion, dignity, and respect c. behave with integrity d. commit to continuing education

d. commit to continuing education

The Ethics Code created by the BACB applies to all of the following except: Select one: a. individuals who hold a BCBA b. individuals who have completed an application to become a BCBA c. individuals who hold a BCaBA d. individuals who hold an RBT

d. individuals who hold an RBT

According to Brodhead, Quigley, and Cox, what are potential outcomes of using technical jargon during interdisciplinary collaboration? a. You may alienate yourself from the the treatment team. b. You may confuse those around you. c. You will increase procedural fidelity. d. All of the above e. A and B only

e. A and B only

A low number of graduate students in ABA report having course content about collaborating with other professionals. According to the authors, why is this a concern? a. BCBAs will be expected to competently engage in professional interactions when they are practicing in the field. b. Behavior analysts need to be trained how to teach other practitioners to follow behavior analytic principles. c. Autism treatment is increasingly expected to occur within a multidisciplinary or interdisciplinary framework. d. All of the above. e. A and C only

e. A and C only

Devonte takes a new position as a BCBA at an organization called ABA 123. After he takes the position, he discovers that the company's website includes testimonials from current clients. What should Devonte do? a. Report the company to the BACB for violating the Ethics Code. b. Contact his supervisor at the company with his concern about a potential ethical violation, and asking how testimonials are attained. c. Keep a written record of all efforts made in resolving the potential ethical violation. d. All of the above. e. Both B & C

e. Both B & C

A treatment can be considered harmful if it results in little to no gains for the client.

True

Behavior analysts may use testimonials from former or current clients and stakeholders for fundraising or grant writing.

True

Just like other clinical behaviors, ethical behavior is a class of behaviors that must be taught.

True

There is nothing more powerful than the systematic demonstration that an intervention has worked with a specific client.

True

Parker maintains a website in which they share ABA resources. These include links to publicly available journal articles, recommendations for helpful websites, and referrals to experts in different areas of ABA. Is Parker following ethical requirements? a. Yes, as long as they don't provide treatment recommendations and only focus on providing guidance towards evidence-based resources. b. No. They should have included a disclaimer indicating that these are not treatment recommendations.

a. Yes, as long as they don't provide treatment recommendations and only focus on providing guidance towards evidence-based resources.

The Ethics Code can best be describe as ________. Select one: a. a set of guidelines that are interlocking and must be considering in their entirety in order to make the best decision in a given situation b. both of these c. neither of these d. a black and white set of rules that you must follow or risk losing your certification

a. a set of guidelines that are interlocking and must be considering in their entirety in order to make the best decision in a given situation

A wrongful appeal to authority occurs when _______________ Select one: a. all of the above b. the authority being referenced is not an authority on the facts in your situation c. the only evidence to a claim is that someone agrees with you d. the authority doesn't have objective information about your specific situation

a. all of the above

What is the first step in behavioral systems analysis? a. analyze natural contingencies b. design an intervention c. recruit feedback from behavior analysts d. specify goals

a. analyze natural contingencies

Behavior analysts complete research only after _________________. a. approval by a formal research review committee. b. earning a certificate indicating mastery of research procedures c. multiple edits of the research proposal d. approval by a trusted colleague

a. approval by a formal research review committee.

Which of the following is NOT one of the legs of the stool in the three-legged stool analogy? a. clinical resources b. best available evidence c. clinical expertise d. client values, preferences, characteristics, and circumstances

a. clinical resources

What do the authors of your textbook mean when they use the term "collaboration?" a. engaging in professional activities with another autism or related services provider to improve treatment outcomes b. working with the parents of your clients to implement socially significant goals c. working together towards a common goal d. identifying problems together and then implementing solutions based on your specific expertise

a. engaging in professional activities with another autism or related services provider to improve treatment outcomes

Janice is a BCBA working to create a plan for functional communication training with one of her clients. When she does some research, she finds dozens of articles relevant to the needs of her client. An important skill for the Janice to develop in order to ensure evidence-based practice is: a. synthesis, so she can evaluate the literature and utilize key components directly related to her client b. writing skills, so she can create summaries of the literature c. quick reading and comprehension so she can read ALL of the literature d. training, so she can train an assistant to read the literature and provide a summary

a. synthesis, so she can evaluate the literature and utilize key components directly related to her client

Some references to authority will always be appropriate. Which of the following is an example of an authority you should consult? Select one: a. the BACB b. Facebook study group c. your former supervisor d. your professor in this course

a. the BACB

Decisions should always be made in the best interests of _____________. Select one: a. the client b. the Ethics Code c. the client and stakeholders d. the stakeholders

a. the client

Third party contracts for services should include which of the following: a. all of the above b. the responsibilities of all parties c. the behavior analysts' obligations under the Code d. the scope of behavioral services to be provided e. any limits about maintaining confidentiality.

a. all of the above

What is the first step in ethical decision making according to the Ethics Code? Select one: a. Clearly define the issue and consider potential risk of harm to relevant individuals. b. Identify the relevant core principles and Code standards. c. Select the action that seems most likely to resolve the specific ethical concern and reduce the likelihood of similar issues arising in the future. d. Consult available resources (e.g., research, decision-making models, trusted colleagues).

a. clearly define the issue and consider potential risk of harm to relevant individuals

Why do errors occur in ethical analysis? Select one: a. the environment is not set up to prevent errors. b. all of these c. the person is amoral. d. a person has a conflict of interest.

a. the environment is not set up to prevent errors.

Alison is a BCBA using PECS with one of her students. One day her supervisor, Juan, comes in and says she is using PECS incorrectly. Alison tells Juan that he learned that PECS was using pictures to communicate. Juan provides additional training to teach Alison that PECS is a specific system for teaching communication. Simply using pictures is not evidence-based practice. But following the specific steps outlined in the PECS procedures is evidence-based practice. This is an example of _______________ a. task analysis b. a manualized procedure c. a feedback loop d. synthesis

b. a manualized procedure

What are suggested ways for identifying evidence-based practice? a. the BCBA or the treatment team should identify the specific clinical problem b. all of these strategies help with identifying evidence-based practice c. the organization should purchase access to journals d. individual BCBAs should make regular contact with research literature

b. all of these strategies help with identifying evidence-based practice

When considering ethics, a ________________ is a system in which one or more individuals work to accomplish goals related to ethical behavior. a. all of the above b. behavioral system c. ethical organization d. goal-seeking system

b. behavioral system

It is recommended that organizations have an Ethics Coordinator. What is the role of the Ethics Coordinator? a. implement individual training and supervision b. both of these c. neither of these d. implement group training and supervision

b. both of these

Which of the following is criteria for defining an ethical dilemma? Select one: a. Someone is asking you to do something unethical. b. You are uncertain if a behavior is unethical. c. You have a choice between two incompatible behaviors that are both supported by the BACB code. d. all of the above

c. You have a choice between two incompatible behaviors that are both supported by the BACB code.

Ethical analysis includes understanding which of the following: Select one: a. your scope of competence b. organizational systems that support and maintain ethical behavior c. all of the above d. contextual factors

c. all of the above

Which of the following is NOT a type of common error and mistake in ethical analysis? Select one: a. wrongful appeals to authority b. multiple relationships c. all of these are examples of common errors and mistakes d. incomplete analyses

c. all of these are examples of common errors and mistakes

Which of the following should NOT be a consideration for discontinuing services? a. client has met all behavior-change goals b. client is not benefiting from services c. client's parent or guardian is not participating in sessions d. client or stakeholder requests discontinuation of services

c. client's parent or guardian is not participating in sessions

When weighting the risks of developing a multiple relationship, you must _______ Select one: a. reread the Ethics Code and check "yes" or "no" next to each item to ensure you are following it correctly b. remember the ethics code is black and white, and you must follow the code to the letter in regard to multiple relationships c. consider other variables related to the Ethics Code and analyze the best decision for your current situation

c. consider other variables related to the Ethics Code and analyze the best decision for your current situation

With regard to interdisciplinary collaboration, the authors define the word __________ as "the philosophical assumptions, guidelines, and research the define a specific field or subfield of autism treatment. a. ethics b. treatment c. culture d. discipline

c. culture

Before implementing services, behavior analysts should _______________. a. all of these b. make a referral for other services required by the client c. ensure there is a signed service agreement with the client and relevant stakeholders d. explain multiple relationships to the client and relevant stakeholders

c. ensure there is a signed service agreement with the client and relevant stakeholders

Behavior analysts can only accept clients whose requested services are ________________. a. all of the above b. paid for in advance c. unable to receive services from any other behavior analyst d. within their scope of competence

d. within their scope of competence

Which of the following are ways in which the BACB facilitates ethical behavior? a. provides certification eligibility and maintenance requirements b. issues ethics standards c. operates a system for addressing misconduct d. all of the above

d. all of the above

Jerry is a BCBA who supervises behavior technicians in a home setting. One of this behavior technicians contacts him about the behavior intervention plan, expressing confusion about some of the elements involved. The behavior technician tells Jerry he doesn't really understand the prompting procedures or the reinforcement schedule. Jerry tells him to reread the instructions and keep doing what he's doing, until the next supervision session scheduled for next week. This is unethical because ______________. a. Jerry has an ethical obligation to provide a video model. b. Jerry has an ethical obligation to request a change in behavior technicians on this case in order to ensure competent care. c. jerry has an ethical obligation to ensure his supervisees are competent in tasks he has delegated to them. d. This isn't an example of unethical behavior.

c. jerry has an ethical obligation to ensure his supervisees are competent in tasks he has delegated to them.

Who is responsible for identifying relevant stakeholders at the outset of a professional relationship? a. the client b. the client's parent or guardian c. the behavior analyst d. none of the above

c. the behavior analyst

Which of the following is NOT a core principle of the Ethics Code? Select one: a. benefit others b. Treat Others with Compassion, Dignity, and Respect c. Behave with Integrity d. Protect Behavior Analysts

d. Protect Behavior Analysts

Which of the following is a consideration when determining sufficient grounds for rejecting a non-behavioral treatment? a. Review evidence for efficacy of non-behavioral treatment b. Considering how questioning your colleague's decision may impact your rapport with that colleague c. Considering how questioning your colleague's decision may impact the future likelihood of your colleague cooperating with your future treatment recommendations d. all of the above e. B & C only

d. all of the above

Marion has a professional Instagram account in which they share behavior analytic content. They want to post a short video model of a supervision session with one of their Behavior Technicians. What must they do in order to ensure they're following the Ethics Code? a. obtain informed consent from the behavior technician and the client b. include a disclaimer that informed consent was obtained and that the information should not be captured and reused without express permission c. blur out the faces of all people in the video if informed consent is not provided d. both A and B e. both A and C

d. both A and B

When considering multiple relationships, too much __________ can impede the overall effectiveness of an intervention. Select one: a. coffee b. all of the above c. baby sitting d. rigidity

d. rigidity

An article published in the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis is a good example of an appropriate authority. a. true b. false

true

No rule meant to govern behavior can account for all situations. Select one: a. True b. False

true