Ethics
Code 1.0 Responsible Conduct of Behavior Analysts include all of the following except A. value system of the ABA field B. keep updated with behavioral research C. document professional work and research D. . practice within the behavior analyst's area of competence
C. document professional work and research
Earl just passed the BCBA exam and his friend and study partner is scheduled to take the exam in two weeks. Earl's friend has asked Earl to describe the exam and give examples of the types of questions Earl had on the exam. Earl's friend told Earl that it is highly unlikely that they would have the exact same exam and Earl in his enthusiasm shared what he remembered of a couple of questions he was unsure of the answer. A. Oh, no Earl you should not have shared information from the exam because all BACB-developed examination questions are copyrighted B. It's no big deal, who will find out, Earl's friend won't tell C. Earl should paraphrase the exam question and answers D. Earl should just paraphrase the exam question
A. Oh, no Earl you should not have shared information from the exam because all BACB-developed examination questions are copyrighted
Sandra, a behavior analyst, is writing a newsletter for parents. She wants to include information on positive behavior supports in her newsletter. She wants the newsletter to look professional so she conducts an internet search of "images of positive behavior supports." Sandra finds an image that she thinks will enhance her description of positive behavior supports, copies it, and adds it to that section of the newsletter. A. Sandra should obtain permission to use the images she found on the internet B. Sandra does not need to obtain permission because images found on the internet are in the public domain C. Sandra should not use an image at all because her description of PBS is sufficient D. Sandra should use a BACB image since PBS is an evidence-based strategy supported by the BACB
A. Sandra should obtain permission to use the images she found on the internet 8.02a
What should you do if you are in a situation where the demands of the situation exceed your experience? A. Reassure the clients that you are a qualified behavior analyst and continue with the intervention you have in place B. Tell the clients that you are not qualified to provide treatment and walk away C. Seek additional training in the area of competence so as to improve your skills D. Make a referral to another behavior analyst or consultant E. The third ("c") and fourth ("d") answer choices are correct
E. The third ("c") and fourth ("d") answer choices are correct
Clarence has recently passed the BCBA exam. He is extremely relieved. He changed his signature line of all his emails to "Clarence Bondy, BCBA, National Certification." He also put the BACB logo next to his name. What BACB Ethics Code is Clarence violating? A. Clarence is acting in good-faith by including both the logo and the National Certification credential B. Clarence is violating BACB rights to BACB logos C. Clarence is misrepresenting an educational ABA certificate D. Clarence is not aware that acquiring a BCBA does not also include National Certification. Since he's not aware there is no violation. E. a and c F. b and d G. b and c
G. b and c
Sage is a BCBA who is starting his own agency. He is very excited and decides to develop a brochure to print and give to potential clients. Sage has worked with many families and their children over the years. He asks two families if they would write a brief testimonial about how he helped their family and child. Of the two families one family and child were no longer clients and the other family and child are currently his clients A. Sage can use the family who is no longer his client as long as he provides specific information as specified in Code 8.05 B. Sage cannot use testimonials from families C. Sage should use both families because they are willing to provide testimonials D. Sage should use only the family and child who are currently his clients
A. Sage can use the family who is no longer his client as long as he provides specific information as specified in Code 8.05
The Behavior Analysts as Supervisors "new" subcode establishes a standard that includes three approaches A. the supervisor (a) determines progress of the supervisee by comparing the supervisee's repertoire of expectations that was specified in writing at the beginning and at the end of the specified timeline (e.g. number of weeks); (b) receives occasional feedback from another supervisor who has observed a supervision session; and (c) receives evaluations from supervisees B. the supervisor (a) determines progress of the supervisee by comparing the supervisee's repertoire of expectations that was specified in writing at the beginning and at the end of the specified timeline (e.g. number of weeks); (b) receives occasional feedback from another supervisor who knows the supervisor and is familiar with his/her work; and (c) receives evaluations from supervisees C. the supervisor (a) determines progress of the supervisee by comparing the supervisee's repertoire of expectations that was discussed at the beginning and at the end of the specified timeline (e.g. number of weeks); (b) receives occasional feedback from another supervisor who has observed a supervision session; and (c) receives evaluations from his/her boss D. the supervisor (a) determines progress of the supervisee by comparing each supervisee's repertoire of expectations that was discussed at each supervisory session and comparing the expectation at the end of each session; (b) receives occasional feedback from another supervisor who has observed a supervision session; and (c) receive evaluations from supervisees
A. the supervisor (a) determines progress of the supervisee by comparing the supervisee's repertoire of expectations that was specified in writing at the beginning and at the end of the specified timeline (e.g. number of weeks); (b) receives occasional feedback from another supervisor who has observed a supervision session; and (c) receives evaluations from supervisees
To ensure that BCBA certificants remain current on developments in ABA the BACB requires BCBA certificants to acquire additional training by acquiring Continuing Education Units (CEUs). How many CEUs must a BCBA certificant obtain whose license is valid for 2 years? A. 40 CEUs B. 36 CEUs C. 20 CEUs D. 32 CEUs
32 CEUS
Earl just passed the BCBA exam and his friend and study partner is scheduled to take the exam in two weeks. Earl's friend has asked Earl to describe the exam and give examples of the types of questions Earl had on the exam. Earl's friend told Ear that is is highly unlikely that they would have the exact same exam and Earl in his enthusiasm shared wha the remembered of a couple of questions he was unsure of the answer. What code?
10.03c
Reinforcement-based procedures should have been implemented prior to implementing punishment-based procedures unless... A. the student/client rarely responds to reinforcement procedures B. the student/client is engaging in severe hand-biting, head banging, eye-poking, cutting, attacking others, etc. C. the student has responded well to aversive approaches in the past D. the parents give consent to the use of aversive approaches
B. the student/client is engaging in severe hand-biting, head banging, eye-poking, cutting, attacking others, etc.
In behavior analysis competence is defined by... A. types of academic training that include workshops, university/college courses, experience B. types of academic training that include workshops conducted by an expert, university/college courses, mentoring, experience C. types of training that include workshops and mentoring only D. types of academic training that include mentoring, university/college courses, workshops on interesting topics
B. types of academic training that include workshops conducted by an expert, university/college courses, mentoring, experience
Behavior analysts comply with the ethics Code in public statements. Which of the following is not a public statement A. paid advertising B. unpublished notes C. brochures D. personal resume
B. unpublished notes
Sometimes, a client is engaging in such significant problem behavior that the practitioner may feel the need to act quickly and implement an intervention that will result in rapid reductions of problem behavior. This may be acceptable in some situations, but one must guard against compromising full consideration of the long-term ramifications of that decision for expediency. In other words, the practitioner must guard against adopting: A. Lapses in judgment B. Being swayed by others too much C. "Situational ethics" D. Over-cautiousness
C. "Situational ethics"
Which of the following is not a right to effective education, as delineated by the Association for Behavior Analysis in 1990? A. Social and physical school environments that encourage and maintain academic achievement and progress B. Curriculum and objectives based on empirically validated hierarchies or sequences of instructional objectives C. Financial consequences for the school and its performance are based on subjective measures by the school board D. Specific mastery criteria that include both the accuracy and speed dimensions of fluent performance
C. Financial consequences for the school and its performance are based on subjective measures by the school board
"Ethics" encompasses: A. The primary goal of furthering the welfare of the client B. Behaviors and decisions that revolve around the "right thing to do" C. Following the rules of professional codes and standards D. What is morally right E. All of these (a, b, c, & d)
E. All of these (a, b, c, & d)
Behavior analysts should give a birthday gift to each client he/she works with to show his/her appreciation for that client. True False
false
Tom is a BCBA who has been suffering from depression but he really needs the money and especially the health insurance benefits so he can see his therapist. He is on medication but he does not like the side effects so he doesn't take it regularly. He knows his depression has impacted his ability to work effectively with his clients. When should Tom report his inability to work effectively with his clients? A. Tom does not need to report his impairment as long as he continues to see his therapist B. Tom does not need to report his impairment until his client notices his impairment and suggests that he notify the BACB C. within 15 days of determining his impairment D. within 30 days of determining his impairment
within 30 days of determining his impairment
Code 8.0 provides information regarding A. intellectual property, avoiding false and deceptive statements, public statements, testimonials and advertising, research and confidentiality, deceptive statements B. public statements, intellectual property, statements by others, media presentations and media-based services, testimonials and advertising, in-person solicitation C. statements by others, avoiding false and deceptive statements, private statements, in-person solicitation, testimonials and advertising D. Testimonials and advertising, intellectual property, public statements, avoiding true and deceptive statements, media presentations and media-based presentations
B. public statements, intellectual property, statements by others, media presentations and media-based services, testimonials and advertising, in-person solicitation
BCBA supervisors supervise A. after completing a 6 hour training program B. within his/her area of competence C. only 3 - 5 supervisees D. any BCBA candidate he/she wants to impress
B. within his/her area of competence
As a BCBA consultant I don't need to be concerned about ethics if I always put my clients first. True False
False
The term "client" refers to any person who receives or benefits from the professional services provided by a behavior analyst. The term includes... A. only the person who is the direct recipient of behavioral services B. parents but not other relatives C. employer or third-party contractor D. only the legal guardian
A. only the person who is the direct recipient of behavioral services
Constance is a behavior analyst who took a few workshops on the new Ethic Codes and received CE credits for completing those workshops. She has not applied for her state license but she plans to do so soon. In the meantime she tells prospective clients that she has her state license. As soon as she gets enough money she will apply for the state license. What code?
10.06
What is a conflict of interest? A. When a behavior analyst, either alone or in tandem with a client, family, friends or associates of the client has a vested interest in the outcome of the intervention B. When all members of a team have a similar treatment goal for an individual C. When one member of a team has a negative history with the behavior analyst and the two do not get along well D. when parents hire a behavior analyst to consult with their child and to provide recommendations to a local school
A. When a behavior analyst, either alone or in tandem with a client, family, friends or associates of the client has a vested interest in the outcome of the intervention
Using complex technical ABA terminological when describing an intervention to parents of a child with developmental disabilities is a breach of which code? A. Code 1.05 Professional and Scientific Relationships B. Code 1.02 Boundaries of Competence C. Code 1.07 Exploitive Relationships D. . Code 1.04 Integrity
A. Code 1.05 Professional and Scientific Relationships
Karan, a BCBA candidate, is being supervised by Dr. Judy. Karan complains to a colleague that Dr. Judy provides immediate feedback but it is very harsh and critical and never includes anything positive. Is this an ethical issue or just Dr. Judy's style of providing feedback? A. This is an ethical issue because Code 5.06 stipulates that behavior analysts design feedback and reinforcement systems in a way that improves supervisee performance B. This is an ethical issue because Code 5.06 stipulates that behavior analysts provide documented, timely feedback regarding the performance of a supervisee on an ongoing basis C. This is not an ethical issue because Dr. Judy means well she just has a very harsh style of interacting with people D. This is not an ethical issue because Karan needs to toughen up and improve
A. This is an ethical issue because Code 5.06 stipulates that behavior analysts design feedback and reinforcement systems in a way that improves supervisee performance
The 9 ethical principles for psychologists Koocher and Keith-Spiegel (1998) outlined are: A. accepting accountability, doing no harm, treating others with caring and compassion, respecting autonomy, benefitting others, being faithful, according dignity, pursuit of excellence, and being just B. being faithful, accepting accountability, doing harm, respecting autonomy, benefitting others, , according dignity, treating others with caring and compassion, being just, and pursuit of excellence C. doing no harm, respecting autonomy, benefitting others, being unjust, being faithful, according dignity, treating others with caring and compassion, pursuit of excellence, and accepting accountability D. respecting autonomy, doing no harm, accepting accountability, benefitting others, being just, , according dignity, treating others with caring and compassion, pursuit of excellence, and being unfaithful
A. accepting accountability, doing no harm, treating others with caring and compassion, respecting autonomy, benefitting others, being faithful, according dignity, pursuit of excellence, and being just
Billie is a special education teacher who is also a behavior analyst. She works well with the professionals and paraprofessionals who support specific students on her special education caseload. One day she overhears the skills trainer who is an RBT tell the educational assistant that the reason the student she works with misses school a lot is because the student's mom beats him when he doesn't do what she asks. The skills trainer told the educational assistant that she knows this because the student's mom is her cousin and she's seen her hitting him. What should Billie do? A. Billie should mind her own business; she has not seen the mom hitting the student B. Billie is required by law to report the suspected abuse to Family Protective Services C. Since Billie has not seen any signs of the abuse she should send the student to the nurse's office when he comes back to school to check for physical signs of abuse D. Billie should talk to the skills trainer and ask her to please refrain from gossiping at school
B. Billie is required by law to report the suspected abuse to Family Protective Services
Aaron, a new BCBA, is a consultant for the DOE. Many of his clients are in special education classrooms in one district. Aaron is concerned because at several team meetings for a few of his clients other resource personnel such as Occupational Therapists and Physical Therapists have convinced the special education and general education teachers to begin each class session with a Brain Gym exercise and to use weighted vests and sensory balls to control "hyperactive" behavior. Aaron does not feel comfortable "supporting" these interventions but also wants to show that he is willing to work with them. Which Code should Aaron know and understand before working with other professionals who may have an approach different from ABA? A. Code 2.01 Accepting Clients B. Code 1.03 Maintaining Competence through Professional Development C. Code 2.03 Consultation D. Code 3.01 Behavior-Analytic Assessment
B. Code 1.03 Maintaining Competence through Professional Development
According to Bailey & Burch (2016) which element of the new ethics code represents the foundation of all others because it pulls together all the important values essential to maintaining the credibility of the ABA field? A. Code 2.0 B. Code 1.04 C. Code 1.02 D. Code 1.06
B. Code 1.04
Jamie is a behavior analyst working for a school district. He has been asked to develop a behavior support plan on a student, Bev, with developmental disabilities who engages in SIBs. The special education teacher, Luke, informs Jamie that he's not exactly sure but he thinks that Bev probably hits herself in the chest about 30 times every half hour. He also doesn't know how hard she hits herself but he can hear the hit sometimes. Jamie tells Luke that he would like to observe Bev but Luke says "there isn't time, I need an intervention plan ASAP." Which Code should guide Jamie's decision to develop a behavior support plan? A. Code 2.01 Accepting Clients B. Code 3.01 Behavior-Analytic Assessment C. Code 4.01 Conceptual Consistency D. Code 3.02 Medical Consultation
B. Code 3.01 Behavior-Analytic Assessment
Since personal ethics are generally established by middle school there is little need for professional ethics. A. True, the ethical values of most people are aligned with professional ethics B. False, some professionals may not take responsibility for their actions, avoid conflicts and advance their personal ethics above others C. False, some professionals may advance their personal ethics above others, avoid conflicts, and engage in irresponsible actions D. True, some professionals may not take responsibility for their actions, advance their personal ethics above others, and avoid conflicts
B. False, some professionals may not take responsibility for their actions, avoid conflicts and advance their personal ethics above others
Which of the following is an example of core ethical principle 8, Pursuit of Excellent (Koocher & Keith-Spiegel, 1998)? A. Attend specialty ABA workshops, read latest journals and recent reference works a minimum of 2 - 4 hours per month, take graduate seminars with a focus of ABA, subscribe to key journals in ABA, attend ABA sponsored conferences B. Subscribe to key journals in ABA, attend ABA sponsored conferences, attend specialty ABA workshops, take graduate seminars with a focus of ABA, spend 2 - 4 hours a week reading the latest journals and recent reference works C. Take graduate seminars, read latest journals and recent reference works, subscribe to journals, attend workshops, attend conferences D. Pass the BCBA exam
B. Subscribe to key journals in ABA, attend ABA sponsored conferences, attend specialty ABA workshops, take graduate seminars with a focus of ABA, spend 2 - 4 hours a week reading the latest journals and recent reference works
The case that ensured "right to treatment" and protected a client's right to food, privacy, & basic activities that do not need to be earned is A. Hancock V Avery B. Wyatt V. Stickney C. Felix V Cayetano D. Board of Ed. V Rowley
B. Wyatt V. Stickney
Escalating the intensity of procedures in place for a specific person when dealing with recurrent problems is an example of A. supervisor drift B. behavior drift C. consequence drift D. punishment drift E. environmental drift
B. behavior drift
Jan is a behavior analyst providing services to a child with autism. She is having a difficult time with the child's family. She is out for coffee one day, when her cell phone rings. It's her mother, who asks how things are going. Jan tells her mother about her woes with this family, explaining that the intervention she has implemented doesn't seem to be working and that she is having trouble with the parents, who seem to be questioning her skills. Her mother, who is a retired special education teacher, asks, "Is this the same family that you had trouble with last year?" Jan replies, "No, this is a different family. This is the Simpsons. The are very wealthy and live in the Black Sands area. You remember them. You met them at a school board meeting once." Which Professional and Ethical Compliance Code for Behavior Analysis should Jan review? A. Code 1.0 Responsible Conduct for Behavior Analysis B. Code 1.07 Exploitive Relationships C. Code 2.06 Maintaining Confidentiality D. Code 3.05 Consent-Client Records E. Code 4.11 Discontinuing Behavior-Change Programs and Behavior-Analytic Services
C. Code 2.06 Maintaining Confidentiality
Dr. Kono has earned a master's degree in speech pathology, Ph.D. in psychology, and a behavior analyst certification. She is extremely proud of her degrees and the hard work and knowledge the degree implies to those she meets. She is having new business cards printed for her BCBA company. The business cards should only include which credentials. A. LSP; Ph.D.; BCBA-D B. Ph.D; LSP; BCBA C. Ph.D.; BCBA D. M.Ed.; Ph.D.; LBA
C. Ph.D.; BCBA
Which of these does not help individuals gain professional competence in their field? A. Formal coursework B. Supervised practica C. Mentored professional experience D. Attending non-accredited workshops and trainings E. Successfully completing accredited university training programs
D. Attending non-accredited workshops and trainings
Katie has completed her intervention and is ready to begin writing her research article. She is a little disappointed because the data were not as good as they should have been if she wants to have it published. Katie needs this article to be published because she wants to apply to a doctorate program. She decides that she will "fudge" the data just a little. She rationalizes that if she had collected all the data instead of having the teachers and paraprofessionals collect some of it the data would have been better because she would have been more observant. And no one will know since she does not need to include the raw data in the article. A. Katie's decision to "fudge" the data is fine as long as no one find out B. Katie should change the independent variable and begin the intervention again C. Katie should not include the data from the student who did not make progress D. Katie should include the data that was collected during the intervention
D. Katie should include the data that was collected during the intervention
Mary a BCBA working in the schools was asked by a student's IEP team (she was assigned to the student) to develop a program to increase the number of basic math addition problems completed for a first grade student with cerebral palsy. Mary developed a self-monitoring program that included self-graphing and the use of tactile cues to increase the number of math problems the student completed within a 20-minute independent work session. After a few weeks the teacher was upset because the student had increased the number of problems he completed but his work was messy and his accuracy had not improved it had gotten worse. Mary explained that the team had only asked her to develop a plan to increase the number of problems completed not the accuracy of the problems. Which core ethical principle of Koocher and Keith-Spiegel (1998) did the behavior analyst violate? A. Principle # 1, "Do no Harm" B. Principle # 2, "Respecting Autonomy" C. Principle # 4, "Being Just" D. Principle #9, "Accepting Accountability"
D. Principle #9, "Accepting Accountability"
Rocco is a BCBA who is excited about equestrian therapy for children with autism. He had taken his 7 year-old daughter to a horse back riding lesson and noticed a sign that advertised "therapeutic horseback riding." He talked to the owners and learned more about it. Rocco completed a program that enabled him to become an Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning (ESMHL) Rocco has made advertising materials for his new business. The advertising materials provide an overview of the benefits of therapeutic horse riding and cites research to support it. A. Rocco should include his name and all of his credentials including BCBA on the flier advertising his new therapeutic horseback-riding program B. Rocco should include his name and all of his credentials including BCBA on the business cards for his new therapeutic horseback-riding program C. Rocco should name one of the horses BACB D. Rocco should not include any reference to BCBA on the advertising materials
D. Rocco should not include any reference to BCBA on the advertising materials
Behavior analysts do not need to be cognizant of cultural and ethnic differences because the language and practices of ABA transcends culture. True False
False
"Ethics" is a fluid concept in that what is "right" and "wrong" changes over time according to cultural shifts. True False
True
Behavior analysts are especially at risk for conflicts of interest because they frequently provide treatment in individuals' homes and because they visit clients and families frequently. True False
True
Some practices may be legal but unethical. True False
True
Which of these are important considerations in deciding whether or not an intervention is likely to be successful? A. Is the student/client willing to participate? B. Has the behavior been successfully treated in the research literature? C. Is public support likely? D. Will those involved in the treatment have control over the critical contingencies? E. All of the above
E. All of the above
When trying to determine the right thing to do in a given situation, which factors should you consider? A. Your own personal history in similar circumstances B. Your professional training and experience C. The rules of the local setting D. Ethical guidelines/codes published by your professional organization E. All of these (a, b, c, & d)
E. All of these (a, b, c, & d)
While attending an ABA conference Cindy a licensed behavior analyst meets James another BCBA therapist who she discovers works in a town near her. James and Cindy chat about the different presentations and workshops they have attended. They discover that they both attended a workshop that provided information on a research study on functional assessment and a student participant who engaged in sudden outbursts of inappropriate language. James tells Cindy that he knows the author/presenter and the participant in the study. He tells her that Jon has had a history of these episodes for several years and that his teachers tried to just ignore the outbursts but that one of the parents of another student in his classes complained so the school brought in Dr. Naan to address Jon's behavior. What should Cindy do she really likes James. A. Cindy should remind James about the BACB Ethics Codes B. Cindy should find out from James more about Jon and Dr. Naan because she has a client that exhibits similar behaviors C. Cindy should march straight to the BACB booth and report James D. Cindy should pretend she didn't hear the name of the student after all she does not know the student
A. Cindy should remind James about the BACB Ethics Codes
Jim is a behavior analyst at an adult day treatment program, where the staff always involves their clients in planning their day programs. Today, Jim is holding a meeting with one of the clients, Matthew, who has moderate intellectual disabilities and has been having trouble with his behavior during work periods. Matthew has been getting up partway through the day and running of of the room, screaming. While he is out of the room, he often tears papers off the wall and destroys the agency's property. The team is meeting with Matthew today to determine how his intervention will be revised. Jim is proposing that a response-cost intervention be imposed, where Matthew will lose some of the money he has earned for every 5 minutes he is out of the room. Matthew is opposed to this intervention because he doesn't want to be fined. Jim and the team say to Matthew, "But this intervention is trying to help you. I guess if you don't want to do this, we will have to revise your intervention so that you don't earn as much money. We need to pay for the damage you have caused." After discussing some other options that the team didn't feel would be effective, Matthew says he'd like to think about it but his bus just pulled up and ne needs to leave for the day. The team tells him this needs to be decided today, or he cannot return to the facility tomorrow. Which Professional and Ethical Compliance Code for Behavior Analysis best addresses the team's violation? A. Code 4.02 Involving Clients in Planning and Consent B. Code 3.05 Consent-Client Records C. Code 4.05 Describing Behavior-Change Program Objectives D. Code 2.01 Accepting Clients E. Code 4.08 Considerations Regarding Punishment Procedures
A. Code 4.02 Involving Clients in Planning and Consent
Jim is a behavior analyst at an adult day treatment program, where the staff always involves their clients in planning their day programs. Today, Jim is holding a meeting with one of the clients, Matthew, who has moderate intellectual disabilities and has been having trouble with his behavior during work periods. Matthew has been getting up partway through the day and running of of the room, screaming. While he is out of the room, he often tears papers off the wall and destroys the agency's property. The team is meeting with Matthew today to determine how his intervention will be revised. Jim is proposing that a response-cost intervention be imposed, where Matthew will lose some of the money he has earned for every 5 minutes he is out of the room. Matthew is opposed to this intervention because he doesn't want to be fined. Jim and the team say to Matthew, "But this intervention is trying to help you. I guess if you don't want to do this, we will have to revise your intervention so that you don't earn as much money. We need to pay for the damage you have caused." After discussing some other options that the team didn't feel would be effective, Matthew says he'd like to think about it but his bus just pulled up and ne needs to leave for the day. The team tells him this needs to be decided today, or he cannot return to the facility tomorrow. Which Professional and Ethical Compliance Code for Behavior Analysis best addresses the team's violation? A. Code 4.02 Involving Clients in Planning and Consent B. Code 3.05 Consent-Client Records C. Code 4.05 Describing Behavior-Change Program Objectives D. Code 2.01 Accepting Clients E. Code 4.08 Considerations Regarding Punishment Procedures
A. Code 4.02 Involving Clients in Planning and Consent
Kahi is a licensed BCBA who is working in a remote area. It's very expensive for him to travel to conferences and workshops so he relies on a "train the trainer" method of obtaining information. He has a friend who lives in an urban area who is also a licensed behavior analyst who attends conferences and workshops. When his friend comes to visit (about once a year) he brings copies of all the materials and resources he received at the workshops and conferences and shares his understanding with Kahi. Kahi knows that he could read articles to gain information but he "hates" reading all that "technical" stuff. What he likes is working with the clients and seeing improvement. Which BACB Ethics Codes should Kahi review to ensure he is in compliance? A. Code 6.01 Affirming Principles and Code 1.03 Maintaining Competence through Professional Development B. Code 6.02 Disseminating Behavior Analysis and Code 1.05 Professional and Scientific Relationships C. Code 1.03 Maintaining Competence through Professional Development and Code 6.02 Disseminating Behavior Analysis D. Code 1.05 Professional and Scientific Relationships and Code 6.01 Affirming Principles
A. Code 6.01 Affirming Principles and Code 1.03 Maintaining Competence through Professional Development
When a participant's involvement in a behavior analyst's research is completed the behavior analyst should.. A. Debrief with the participant B. give the participant a gift C. thank the participant and drive away into the sunset D. give the participant her business card in case the participant should require further services
A. Debrief with the participant
Lexie is a graduate student who is completing the BCBA program and working on her M.Ed. thesis research. Her advisor has been guiding her and reviewing the data of each of her participants. Three of the students made significant progress but two did not. Lexie did not show her advisor the data for those students. She told her advisor that they dropped out of the study. Which BACB Ethics Code element is Lexie violating by omitting the data of the two students who did not benefit as well from the intervention as the other participants? A. behavior analysts do not omit findings that might alter interpretation of their findings B. behavior analysts do not publish data that will not support evidence-based practices C. behavior analysts debrief with the participants when the participant's involvement in the study is over D. behavior analysts ensure confidentiality of all participants at all times
A. behavior analysts do not omit findings that might alter interpretation of their findings
Behavior analysts who adhere to code 1.02 practice within their own area of competence. This means A. behavior analysts should practice within the areas of their own training, education, and supervised experience B. behavior analysts should practice within areas of training received by attending workshops C. behavior analysts should practice within areas of their own education, training or supervised experience D. behavior analysts should maintain competence in their skills
A. behavior analysts should practice within the areas of their own training, education, and supervised experience
Behavior analysts who adhere to code 1.02 practice within their own area of competence. This means A. behavior analysts should practice within the areas of their own training, education, and supervised experience B. behavior analysts should practice within areas of training received by attending workshops C. behavior analysts should practice within areas of their own education, training or supervised experience D. behavior analysts should maintain competence in their skills
A. behavior analysts should practice within the areas of their own training, education, and supervised experience
Sam is a BCBA who supervises Tim a BCaBA. Sam learns that Tim has been telling parents that Sam is the most sought after behavior analyst in their community and that there is no problem behavior that Sam can't fix! Sam should... A. find out from Tim which families he spoke to and correct Tim's statements B. ask Tim if he would write an endorsement of him for his newsletter C. feel honored that Tim thinks so highly of him D. find out from Tim which families he spoke to so he can elaborate on Tim's comments about him
A. find out from Tim which families he spoke to and correct Tim's statements 8.03a
When attempting to resolve an ethical violation with a colleague that does not involve immediate harm to the client the behavior analyst who has the issue should A. first attempt to meet with the colleague in a face-to-face meeting B. talk to the colleague's supervisor anonymously about the violation C. anonymously inform the colleague's client's about the violation D. say nothing and avoid the colleague
A. first attempt to meet with the colleague in a face-to-face meeting
Alysson is a behavior analyst with her own company working with an adult, Ely, with Autism in the community. Ely has begun hitting his forehead when he comes near someone he does not know. Alysson wants to conduct an FBA. She obtains consent from Ely's guardians and conducts the assessment. Ely's guardians have submitted an application so Ely can participate in an adult inclusion program. Now the adult inclusion program has asked for the results of the functional assessment but Ely's guardians don't want them to have access to it. They are afraid he will be denied access to the program. What should Alysson do? A. respect the client's request and tell the adult program that you cannot share the results with them without receiving written consent from the guardians B. summarize the results verbally to the adult program C. give a copy to the adult program asking them not to inform the guardians D. respect the client's request but tell the adult program that they could hire you to conduct another functional assessment
A. respect the client's request and tell the adult program that you cannot share the results with them without receiving written consent from the guardians
Constance is a behavior analyst who took a few workshops on the new Ethics Codes and received CE credits for completing those workshops. She has not applied for her state license but she plans to do so soon. In the meantime she tells prospective clients that she has her state license. She isn't concerned because as soon as she gets enough money she will apply for the state license. A. Constance needs to expedite her application for her state license B. Constance needs to let the clients that she has told that she has her state license that she does not have the license yet C. Constance needs to desist telling clients she has her state license D. b and c E. a and c F. a and b
D. b and c
Carrie is a licensed social worker who is also a BCBA. As a social worker Carrie took the time to get to know the families she worked with and develop rapport with the families. She also used cognitive behavioral therapy. Now that she is a BCBA she is having a hard time not emphasizing feelings and emotions and the role they play in the aggressive behaviors of some of the children who are her clients. Carrie often finds herself focusing on the thoughts and feelings of the children and using play therapy to address feelings and change behavior. She tries to embed the principles of behavior by guiding the play therapy scenarios so they include simulated role-plays. Which BACB Ethics Code is Carrie is violating. A. 5.01 Supervisory Competence B. 6.01 Affirming Principles C. 6.02 Disseminating Behavior Analysis D. 6.0 Behavior Analysts' Ethical Responsibility to the Profession of Behavior Analysts
B. 6.01 Affirming Principles
Jan is a behavior analyst providing services to a child with autism. She is having a difficult time with the child's family. She is out for coffee one day, when her cell phone rings. It's her mother, who asks how things are going. Jan tells her mother about her woes with this family, explaining that the intervention she has implemented doesn't seem to be working and that she is having trouble with the parents, who seem to be questioning her skills. Her mother, who is a retired special education teacher, asks, "Is this the same family that you had trouble with last year?" Jan replies, "No, this is a different family. This is the Simpsons. They are very wealthy and live in the Black Sands area. You remember them. You met them at a school board meeting once." Consider Jan's behavior relative to issues of confidentiality, which of the following statements is true? A) Jan committed a breach of confidentiality unintentionally, so this breach is not of concern B) Jan committed a breach of confidentiality intentionally, and this is of great concern C) Jan committed a breach of confidentiality intentionally, but it is not of great concern because her goal was to serve the greater good D) No breach of confidentially occurred because Jan did not give out any personally identifying information
B) Jan committed a breach of confidentiality intentionally, and this is of great concern
A behavior analyst who has been trained to work with young children accepts a case to work with a high school student with emotional disabilities who tells sexually suggestive "jokes" to girls on his campus. Her initial impression is that the student is engaging in "normal" adolescent behavior and she tells the girls to "ignore" him. Which core ethical principle of Koocher and Keith-Spiegel (1998) is the behavior analyst violating? A. "Do no harm," because the behavior analyst has decided he does not need a treatment plan for telling the jokes B. "Do no harm," because the behavior analyst is practicing outside of her area C. "Respecting autonomy," because the behavior analyst is respecting the students right to communicate in the natural environment D. "Accepting accountability," because the behavior analyst thinks the girls will "ignore" him and that will have a punishing effect on him
B. "Do no harm," because the behavior analyst is practicing outside of her area
Tom is a BCBA who has been suffering from depression but he really needs the money and especially the health insurance benefits so he can see his therapist. He is on medication but he does not like the side effects so he doesn't take it regularly. He knows his depression has impacted his ability to work effectively with his clients? A) 10.01a B) 10.02c C) 10.04 Examiniation Honesty and Irregularities D. 10.02a
B. 10.02c He needs to let the board need leave
Imi, a behavior analyst, is developing an behavior-change program for Tim, a 14-year old with intellectual disabilities. Tim would like to learn to take the bus from his home to the beach to meet friends. Imi obtains consent from Tim's parents and discusses different strategies that he can use to teach Tim to take the bus. Imi includes the family in developing the program. Tim is excited to begin the intervention. Once Imi begins implementing the procedures he decides that a different strategy should be used. Imi decides to make the modification to the procedures but does not include Tim or the parents thinking that they won't care what strategy he uses as long as he learns to ride the bus. Which Code does Imi need to know and understand? A. 3.05 Consent-Client Records B. 4.04 Approving Behavior-Change Programs C. 3.02 Medical Consultation D. 4.03 Individualized Behavior-Change Programs
B. 4.04 Approving Behavior-Change Programs
Jim is a behavior analyst at an adult day treatment program, where the staff always involves their clients in planning their day programs. Today, Jim is holding a meeting with one of the clients, Matthew, who has moderate intellectual disabilities and has been having trouble with his behavior during work periods. Matthew has been getting up partway through the day and running of of the room, screaming. While he is out of the room, he often tears papers off the wall and destroys the agency's property. The team is meeting with Matthew today to determine how his intervention will be revised. Jim is proposing that a response-cost intervention be imposed, where Matthew will lose some of the money he has earned for every 5 minutes he is out of the room. Matthew is opposed to this intervention because he doesn't want to be fined. Jim and the team say to Matthew, "But this intervention is trying to help you. I guess if you don't want to do this, we will have to revise your intervention so that you don't earn as much money. We need to pay for the damage you have caused." After discussing some other options that the team didn't feel would be effective, Matthew says he'd like to think about it but his bus just pulled up and ne needs to leave for the day. The team tells him this needs to be decided today, or he cannot return to the facility tomorrow. What ethical issue has the team violated? A. They have implemented an intervention and assessment without Matthew's consent B. They are attempting to coerce Matthew into the intervention, interfering with his right to voluntarily participate in the intervention C. They have breeched confidentiality by sharing information with Matthew and staff D. Jim has not shared all of the relevant treatment information with Matthew so that he can make an informed decision
B. They are attempting to coerce Matthew into the intervention, interfering with his right to voluntarily participate in the intervention
Examples of documentation a behavior analyst is responsible to record and keep include... A. intervention data B. intake interviews, phone conversations, notes from meetings, intervention data C. intervention data and phone calls during business hours D. information obtained during an IEP and intervention data
B. intake interviews, phone conversations, notes from meetings, intervention data
Bailey & Burch (2016) propose 7 steps that can be used to resolve complex ethical issues. The seven steps to thoroughly analyze a case include... A. evaluation, is the incident covered by insurance, contingency plans for ethics, skills and clout, risk, implementation, the players B. is the incident covered by the ethics code, the players, contingency plans for ethics, skills and clout, risk, implementation, evaluation C. the players, contingency plans for ethics, skills and doubt, risk, implementation, evaluation, is the incident covered by the 4th Task list D. is the incident covered by the ethics code, contingency plans for ethics, skills and clout, implementation, evaluation, the players
B. is the incident covered by the ethics code, the players, contingency plans for ethics, skills and clout, risk, implementation, evaluation
Tom is a BCBA who has been suffering from depression but he really needs the money and especially the health insurance benefits so he can see his therapist. He is on medication but he does not like the side effects so he doesn't take it regularly. He knows his depression has impacted his ability to work effectively with his clients. What is Tom's ethical responsibility? A. wait until his supervisor notices and suggests that he notify the BACB B. notify the BACB within 30 days of when his ability to competently practice was impaired C. request an extension of the 30 days because of his depression D. ask his supervisor to assign him to "easy" cases
B. notify the BACB within 30 days of when his ability to competently practice was impaired
Which of the following organizations does not have ethical guidelines, codes, standards, or position statements that behavior analysts should follow? A. American Psychological Association B. Association for Behavior Analysts C. Association for Direct Instruction D. Behavior Analysts Certification Board
C. Association for Direct Instruction
As a behavior analyst, Ron, works with a company those contracts with the Department of Education. Ron is providing services in a school to a client, Ben, whose special education teacher, Miss Dolly, is not yet licensed. Ron has observed that Miss Dolly's classroom is "chaotic" with different children wandering around all the time. There seems to be little structure to either the room or for the students. Student work hangs from the light fixtures and covers all of the walls. Ron enters the room and tries to find a space to work with Ben but it's challenging to maintain Ben's focus because of the distractions. Ron asked Miss Dolly if there were a specific place in the classroom he could work with Ben and pointed out a corner that could be turned into a semi-private area. Miss Dolly told Ron that she believed that learning involved exploration and she didn't agree with Ron's suggestion to isolate Ben. Which Code is Ron adhering to by requesting an area to work with Ben that has few distractions? A. Code 3.03 Behavior Analytic Assessment Consent B. Code 4.06 Describing Conditions for Behavior-Change Program Success C. Code 4.07 Environmental Conditions that Interfere with Implementation D. 4.09 Least Restrictive Procedures
C. Code 4.07 Environmental Conditions that Interfere with Implementation
Colin is a BCBA whose agency is providing services to students at a local public high school. He is concerned because another BCBA who works for a different agency has advocated for sensory integration therapy for a student who rubs his hand up and down the backs of his peers and teachers. Colin wants to put an end to this sensory integration therapy therefore he should... A. write a negative review of the agency on Yelp B. agree to be interviewed for KHON news and mention the names of several agencies who advocate the use of procedures that are not scientific C. Talk to the other BCBA about the Ethics Code 1.01 D. post a statement on his facebook page that disclaims specific agencies by name for their use of procedures that are not scientific
C. Talk to the other BCBA about the Ethics Code 1.01
Harry is a licensed BCBA-D who is extremely enthusiastic and adamant about the use of behavioral principles to improve outcomes for people, organizations, and society. He is also a prominent member of several well-known disability rights organizations. He was recently interviewed for a cameo on the evening news. Harry was asked by the interviewer to provide a situation where ABA may not be effective. Harry puffed out his chest and said, "there is absolutely no person or situation where the principles of behavior could not be used to ensure a positive outcome." Which of the following is true in regards to Harry and/or his comment A. Harry is a true advocate for ABA and should be referred for an administrative position B. Harry is a great PR man. We need more spokesmen like Harry to advocate ABA in the public C. Whoops, Harry overstepped his advocacy, there are areas where there are insufficient research to ensure positive outcomes D. Whoops, Harry overstepped his advocacy, he should also provide examples of behaviors and interventions supported by research
C. Whoops, Harry overstepped his advocacy, there are areas where there are insufficient research to ensure positive outcomes
Rico is a BCBA supervisor who is supervising Destiny's BCBA experience. After talking to Destiny and observing her Rico mentions that she needs more training in data collection procedures. The best training procedure(s) to train Destiny is... A. Viewing a powerpoint on data collection procedures and writing a summary of data collection procedures B. Attending a lecture on data collection procedures and completing and passing a test with a criterion of 90% C. attending a workshop that includes a power point presentation, role-plays, video clip demonstrations, and opportunities to ask questions D. conduct a google search of data collection video clips and watch at least several video clips
C. attending a workshop that includes a power point presentation, role-plays, video clip demonstrations, and opportunities to ask questions
Bob is a BCBA supervisor who has been hired to supervise ABA practicums for a local university. Bob is overwhelmed because he is supervising 15 practicum students and although he has received the approval by the BACB to supervise he has never supervised anyone in any capacity before. What should Bob do before meeting with each of his supervisees? A. determine the number of hours required for individual and group seminar supervisions, develop a summary describing what is expected, meet with the supervisee to find out about the client/student the supervisee will be working with and to determine specific areas to target for the supervisee, develop a plan/schedule in which the supervisee will target specific skills B. determine the number of hours required for individual and group seminar supervisions, develop a contract describing what is expected, wait to meet with the supervisee until after a few meetings to find out about the client/student the supervisee will be working with and to determine specific areas to target for the supervisee, develop a plan/schedule in which the supervisee will target specific skills C. determine the number of hours required for individual and group seminar supervisions, develop a contract describing what is expected, meet with the supervisee to find out about the client/student the supervisee will be working with and to determine specific areas to target for the supervisee, develop a plan/schedule in which the supervisee will target specific skills D. determine the number of hours required for individual and group seminar supervisions, develop a contract describing what is expected, meet with the supervisee to find out about the client/student the supervisee will be working with and to determine specific areas to target for the client/student, develop a plan/schedule in which the supervisee will target specific skills
C. determine the number of hours required for individual and group seminar supervisions, develop a contract describing what is expected, meet with the supervisee to find out about the client/student the supervisee will be working with and to determine specific areas to target for the supervisee, develop a plan/schedule in which the supervisee will target specific skills
When designing and implementing a behavior change program behavior analysts should ... A. include client/surrogate in designing the program, obtain consent of the client, design program based on behavior psychoanalytic principles, include criteria for discontinuing the program, seek to eliminate environmental constraints B. include client/surrogate in designing the program, obtain consent of the client, design program based on behavior analytic principles, include criteria for discontinuing the program, seek to elevate environmental constraints C. include client/surrogate in designing the program, obtain consent of the client, design program based on behavior analytic principles, include criteria for discontinuing the program, seek to eliminate environmental constraints D. include client/surrogate in designing the program, obtain consent the supervisor, design program based on behavior analytic principles, include criteria for discontinuing the program, seek to eliminate environmental constraints
C. include client/surrogate in designing the program, obtain consent of the client, design program based on behavior analytic principles, include criteria for discontinuing the program, seek to eliminate environmental constraints
When delivering a presentation and describing a finding from a research article that supports information you are presenting you should ... A. describe the finding in your own words because then you do not have to cite the authors whose work provided you the information B. use the American sign language finger motion for quotes C. mention the names of the authors, the date of publication and the article in your presentation D. include a slide that lists the names of all the authors whose research you read on the topic prior to developing the presentation
C. mention the names of the authors, the date of publication and the article in your presentation
The key aspect omitted from the other aspects of the Achievement Division of the Sunland Training Center in Miami in 1971 was A. behavioral treatments B. positive reinforcement C. monitoring of individual resident behavior D. punishment procedures
C. monitoring of individual resident behavior
A key way to determine the effectiveness of a supervisor is A. the more cases he/she has the more effective B. the hours the supervisor spends with each supervisee C. the improvement of each supervisee D. the number of gifts received by the supervisor from his/her supervisee
C. the improvement of each supervisee
Imi, a behavior analyst, is developing an behavior-change program for Tim, a 14-year old with intellectual disabilities. Tim would like to learn to take the bus from his home to the beach to meet friends. Imi obtains consent from Tim's parents and discusses different strategies that he can use to teach Tim to take the bus. Imi begins developing the intervention but gets tired. He's sure someone else has developed an intervention that targets taking a bus so he conducts a "google" search. He's delighted that the search results in several programs that seem to fit. He downloads one of the programs makes some slight changes such as the name of the bus and the route and takes it to Tim and his parents for to obtain their written consent. Which Code does Imi need to know and understand? A. 3.05 Consent-Client Records B. 4.04 Approving Behavior-Change Programs C. 3.02 Medical Consultation D. 4.03 Individualized Behavior-Change Programs
D. 4.03 Individualized Behavior-Change Programs
Mary a BCBA working in the schools was asked by a student's IEP team (she was assigned to the student) to develop a program to increase the number of basic math addition problems completed during a 20 minute independent work session for a first grade student with cerebral palsy. Mary developed a self-monitoring program that included self-graphing and the use of tactile cues to increase the number of math problems the student completed within the 20-minute independent work session. After a few weeks the teacher was upset because the student had increased the number of problems he completed but his work was messy and his accuracy had not improved it had gotten worse. What should Mary do? A. Explain to the teacher that the team had only asked that the program target the number of problems and so she did not include accuracy. If the team had wanted to include accuracy they should have been more specific. B. Explain to the teacher that increasing the number of problems completed was a worthwhile goal to begin with and that now since the student had met that goal she would rewrite the plan to include accuracy. C. Shrug her shoulders and tell the teacher that the IEP team doesn't seem to know anything about developing math fact fluency. D. Accept responsibility for not including accuracy and rewrite the program to target accuracy of basic math addition problems.
D. Accept responsibility for not including accuracy and rewrite the program to target accuracy of basic math addition problems.
Dr. Osborne, a BCBA-D supervisor, is supervising several BCBA candidates. A colleague has suggested that Dr. Osbourne should design a system for evaluation of his supervision activities to ensure effective supervision practices. Dr. Osborne A. Disagrees, after all he has a BCBA-D, has passed the supervision training and has accrued sufficient CEs to continue supervising B. agrees and develops pre- and post-tests to have his supervisees complete at the beginning and end of their supervision C. Disagrees because he keeps track of how many of his supervisees pass the credentialing exam D. Agrees and develops an anonymous survey with open-ended questions and an opportunity to provide comments that is sent to his supervisor
D. Agrees and develops an anonymous survey with open-ended questions and an opportunity to provide comments that is sent to his supervisor
According to Baily & Burch (2016) loosely formed rules or personal ethics are the result of which of the following: A. individuals with few religious convictions B. individuals who adhere to the philosophy of "live and let live" C. parents who did not follow through with consequences D. childhood through adult experiences where individuals "got away" with cheating, making excuses for failing to complete responsibilities, etc.
D. childhood through adult experiences where individuals "got away" with cheating, making excuses for failing to complete responsibilities, etc.
Cheryl, a special education teacher and BCBA certificant, is working with a student/client, Elvis, a 4 year old boy with autism. Elvis engages in stereotypy in which he turns repeatedly in circles while screeching. When Cheryl was in her special education teacher program back in the 1970s she learned a punishment procedure that was supported by literature published in peer-reviewed journals at that time. This procedure included spraying the child in the mouth using a water bottle to decrease behaviors such as screeching. Cheryl collected baseline data and developed an intervention plan that included the use of the water spray procedure with positive reinforcement in the form of edibles for non-screeching behavior. Cheryl has collected data for a few weeks and the data reveals a slight decrease in the screeching and turning and screeching behavior. Which code does Cheryl need to know and practice? A. Code 1.01: Decisions should be made based on ABA research B. Code 1.02: Practice within areas of competence C. Code 1.05: Provide services in the context of a professional or scientific role D. Code 1.03: Maintain competence in the skills through professional development
D. Code 1.03: Maintain competence in the skills through professional development
The "new" code item that sets a new standard for supervisors is A. Code 5.05 Communication of Supervision Conditions B. Code 5.03 Supervisory Delegation C. Code 5.04 Designing Effective Supervision and Training D. Code 5.07 Evaluating the Effects of Supervision E. Code 5.06 Providing Feedback to Supervisees
D. Code 5.07 Evaluating the Effects of Supervision
Damian is a BCBA working for a local agency. One day while shopping at a large franchise store he sees a mother struggling to control her child who is having a temper tantrum that includes ear piercing screaming and rocking back and forth in the child seat of the wagon. Damian feels badly for the mother and wants desperately to help her because customers are staring at her and her child and a store clerk is walking toward the mother. What should Damian do? A. Walk over to the mother and explain that he has a BCBA certificate and would like to give her suggestions on how to decrease the tantrum B. Walk over to the mother and hand her his business card C. Walk over to the mother and give her advice on what to do in regards to the tantrums D. Continue shopping without interacting with the mother and/or child
D. Continue shopping without interacting with the mother and/or child
Dr. Kono has a Ph.D. and teaches in a BACB approved program at a state University. She recently passed the BCBA exam and has changed her email signature to include BCBA-D because she has a Ph.D (e.g. Kamea Kono, Ph.D.; BCBA-D). A. Dr. Kono has every right to include BCBA-D to her credentials after all she has a Ph.D. B. Dr. Kono can include BCBA-D to her credentials because the independent variable in her dissertation was time delay, which is a recognized evidence-based practice C. Dr. Kono should not include BCBA-D to her credentials because her Ph.D. credential is sufficient D. Dr. Kono should not include BCBA-D to her credentials just because she has a Ph.D.
D. Dr. Kono should not include BCBA-D to her credentials just because she has a Ph.D.
Which of the following is not a right to effective behavioral treatment, as outlined by the Association for Behavior Analysis in 1989? A. The right to a therapeutic environment B. The right to treatment by a competent behavior analyst C. The right to the most effective treatment procedures available D. The right to treatments based on positive reinforcement
D. The right to treatments based on positive reinforcement
Alice, a BCBA, is working with a 3 year old child with developmental disabilities and her family in the family home. Alice has a very busy schedule and has been 10 minutes late for several scheduled sessions. The parents have not said anything about her tardiness and Alice isn't sure that they notice that she is late. But nonetheless it bothers her. The parents specifically requested the time for her sessions with their child because it was convenient for them. What should Alice do? A. continue with the specified time even though Alice knows that she will usually be about 10 minutes late B. try to leave the previous client 10 minutes earlier even though it may cut that client a little short C. drive faster D. apologize to the parents about her schedule and ask if she could change the scheduled sessions to 10 minutes later and explain that if not she will need to recommend another BCBA analyst to work with them and their child
D. apologize to the parents about her schedule and ask if she could change the scheduled sessions to 10 minutes later and explain that if not she will need to recommend another BCBA analyst to work with them and their child
Code 9.0 requires that behavior analysts ... A. complete the CITI modules B. conduct research before receiving approval by an independent, formal research review board C. take the necessary steps to maximize benefit and maximize risk to their client D. conduct research independently after they have successfully conducted research under a supervisor in a defined relationship
D. conduct research independently after they have successfully conducted research under a supervisor in a defined relationship
Providing timely feedback to supervisees includes... A. feedback and reinforcement that improves supervisee performance that occurs at least within a week of the supervised experience and includes discussion of the performance, corrective and positive feedback, questions, and role-play or practice if needed B. corrective and positive feedback, questions, and role-play or practice if needed after a phone call from the supervisee describing his performance when working with the client/student C. documented corrective and positive feedback occurring when the supervisor and supervisee have time to meet together to discuss the supervisees performance and to practice or role-play areas requiring improvement D. documented corrective and positive feedback occurring within minutes after the the demonstrated performance to discuss the supervisees performance and to practice or role-play areas requiring improvement
D. documented corrective and positive feedback occurring within minutes after the the demonstrated performance to discuss the supervisees performance and to practice or role-play areas requiring improvement
According to Code 4.09 Least Restrictive Procedures Sharon should use which of the following to decrease Patrick's destruction of classroom furniture A. sit in a chair facing the wall B. 50 push-ups C. putting a leather cuff that binds both wrists together D. giving back tokens received for appropriate behavior
D. giving back tokens received for appropriate behavior
Behavior analysts should collect and graphically display data in such a way that data can be easily understood and decisions and recommendations can be made. One primary method used to display single-subject design data is... A. pie chart B. bar graph C. logarithm D. line graph
D. line graph
Aaron, a new BCBA, is a consultant for the DOE. Many of his clients are in special education classrooms in one district. Aaron is concerned because at several team meetings for a few of his clients other resource personnel such as Occupational Therapists and Physical Therapists have convinced the special education and general education teachers to begin each class session with a Brain Gym exercise and to use weighted vests and sensory balls to control "hyperactive" behavior. Aaron does not feel comfortable "supporting" these interventions but also wants to show that he is willing to work with them. What should Aaron do? A. ask the OT if she has data to support the use of the treatments she suggests B. just say, "No," I won't be a part of this treatment C. listen but explain that ABA is the only treatment you will support D. listen attentively, reinforce ideas that are aligned with ABA, and when comfortable present your intervention ideas
D. listen attentively, reinforce ideas that are aligned with ABA, and when comfortable present your intervention ideas
As certified behavior analysts we are committed to improving the lives of individuals and of society itself. The tools we use to change behaviors to improve society and individuals are ... A. seven principals of ABA (Wolf, Baer, Risley, 1968), the use of positive strategies to change learned behavior, single-subject designs with clear experimental control B. seven dimensions of ABA (Wolf, Baer, Risley, 1968), the use of systematic strategies to change learned behavior, single-subject designs with clear experimental control C. seven dimensions of ABA (Wolf, Baer, Risley, 1968), the use of positive strategies to promote learned behavior, single-subject designs with unclear experimental control D. seven dimensions of ABA (Wolf, Baer, Risley, 1968), the use of positive strategies to change learned behavior, single-subject designs with clear experimental control
D. seven dimensions of ABA (Wolf, Baer, Risley, 1968), the use of positive strategies to change learned behavior, single-subject designs with clear experimental control
Complex ethical issues generally involve ... A. minor violations of the ethics code, solutions are within one's own authority and no legal issues B. no legal issues, some risk to the BCBA and no harm to the client C. some conflict, high probability of harm, and minor ethics code violations D. some risk, serious violations, and solutions are not within one's own authority
D. some risk, serious violations, and solutions are not within one's own authority
Dario is a BCBA who is working for a school district as a consultant. He earns a good salary and is dependent on that salary to live and support his family. Recently Dario's wife has had personal problems that have affected his work - his wife has a terminal disease and cannot work. Dario has had to care for his wife and children while maintaining his busy schedule with his clients at the school district. Dario has had to miss several consultation sessions and sessions where he should have evaluated intervention protocol and data because of caring for his wife and taking her to her treatments. He trusts that the special education teachers who work with the students whose programs he oversees is implementing interventions and collecting and analyzing data despite his absence. They tell him not to worry but to take care of his wife and family. Dario does not feel comfortable, he considers cutting back on his cases but he needs the money from all of his cases. What should Dario do? A. Continue as is, after all the special education teachers assured him that they are handling the cases according to the interventions he developed with them B. find another behavior analyst to cover some of his cases C. explain to the special education teachers about his situation and ask them to continue covering for him until he has found someone to help with his wife's care D. talk to his supervisor at the school district and explain his situation and ask if he can find another behavior analyst to cover a few of his cases until he finds someone to help with his wife's care
D. talk to his supervisor at the school district and explain his situation and ask if he can find another behavior analyst to cover a few of his cases until he finds someone to help with his wife's care
One positive outcome of the Sunland Miami Scandal was A. Sunland Training Center in Miami was shut down and all employees were incarcerated B. behavior modification procedures were acknowledged as ethical but ineffective C. behavior modification procedures were recognized as effective but unethical D. the regulation of behavior modification practices and practitioners
D. the regulation of behavior modification practices and practitioners
Developing personal relationships with families and professionals can be beneficial to a BCBA consultant because when the consultant needs support for a specific treatment of a client the consultant can count on the support of the family and other professionals. True False
False
Developing personal relationships with other professionals can be beneficial to a BCBA because when you need support the other professional is more likely to provide the support. True False
False
Personal and professional ethics are essentially identical. True False
False
There are different standards of expected behavior for a behavior analyst's private and professional life. For example, a behavior analyst can view child pornography on his/her own computer during his/her personal time at home. True False
False
Clarence has recently passed the BCBA exam. He is extremly relieved. He changed his signature line on all his emails to "Clarence Bondy, BCBA, National Certifaction" He also put the BACB logo next to his name. a) 10.02 b) 10.03 c) 9.02 d) 9.03
No need for the logo or national certification 10.03
Lexie is a graduate student who is completing the BCBA program and working on her M.Ed. thesis research. Her advisor has been guiding her and reviewing the data of each of her participants. Three of the students made significant progress but two did not. Lexie did not show her advisor the data for those students. She told her advisor that the students dropped out of the study. What Code? a. 9.09B b 9.05a c. 9.01 d. 9.03a
a 9.09B
