Behavior Analysts - ANSWER-The Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts (Code) guides the professional activities of _____ over whom the BACB has
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1) Responsibility as a Professional
2) Responsibility in Practice
3) Responsibility to Clients and Stakeholders
4) Responsibility to Supervisees and Trainees
5) Responsibility in Public Statements
6) Responsibility in Research - ANSWER-The Standards are organized into 6 sections
1) Benefits Others
2) Treat Others with Compassion, Dignity, and Respect
3) Behave with Integrity
4) Ensure their competence - ANSWER-What are the four core principles of the code?
Funding source availability and public record support - ANSWER-Which of the following is not an example of a core ethical principle?
Benefits Others - ANSWER-A BCBA failed to complete a full assessment of potential conflicts of interest when agreeing to work with their boss's cousin. Which core principles did they violate?
Approach their supervisor with their concerns, citing the BACB ethics code - ANSWER-The BCBA later. recognized their mistake with missing the core principle of the BACB Code, what should they do?
Treat Others with Compassion, Dignity, and Respect - ANSWER-A BCBA makes sure they include their clients in all aspects of their behavior program, even if it's difficult for the individual to express their wants or needs easily. What core principle of the BACB ethics code does this follow?
Ensuring your competence - ANSWER-A BCBA makes sure they only deliver treatments or interventions they have been trained on. What core principle of the BACB Ethics Code does this follow?
Benefiting Others - ANSWER-Our clients have the right to effective treatments. What core principle of the BACB Ethics Code does this follow?
We focus on short and long term effects of our professional activities - ANSWER-Our clients have the right to effective treatments, this means that...
Client - ANSWER-This is the definition of:
The direct recipient of the behavior analyst's services. At various times during service provision, one or more stakeholders may simultaneously meet the definition of _____ (e.g., the point at which they receive direct training or consultation.) In some contexts, the ____ might be a group of individuals (e.g., with organizational behavior management services.)
Multiple Relationship - ANSWER-This is a definition of:
A comingling of 2 or more of a behavior analysts role (e.g., behavioral and personal) with a client, stakeholder, supervisee, trainee, research participant, or someone closely associated with or related to the client.
Scope of Competence - ANSWER-The professional activities a behavior analyst can consistently perform with proficiency
Testimonial - ANSWER-This is a definition of:
Any solicited or unsolicited recommendation, in any form, from a client, stakeholder, supervisee, or trainee affirming the benefits received from a behavior analyst's product or service. From the point at which a behavior analyst asks an individual for a recommendation it is considered solicited.
Supervisee - ANSWER-A ______ is a professional being overseen by a BCBA while implementing behavior services.
Trainee - ANSWER-A ______ is a professional that is also accruing hours toward certification.
Clearly define the issue and consider potential risk of harm to relevant individuals - ANSWER-A BCBA heard that a client's parents are tying her to the chair in the morning to prevent her from running out of the house before the family was ready to leave. According to the BACB's guidance on applying the Ethical Code, what should the BCBA do first?
Contact relevant authorities and protect the client - ANSWER-A behavior analyst found out some information which indicates a client's legal rights have been violated, what should they do based on direction from the BACB via application of the code?
The supervisee did not wait for her supervisor to reply and attempt to correct the issue - ANSWER-For the last couple of weeks a supervisee noticed her supervisor had not been overseeing her programming as was specified in the client's behavior programming. The supervisee feels this is a violation of the programming and very unethical of her supervisor. The supervisee texted her about this and saw her supervisor read the text but did not respond. 24 hours passed and the supervisor still has not responded. The supervisee reports this violation to the BACB Ethics Department, but it was denied due to the following:
Responding to different schedules of reinforcement present at the same time per the matching law - ANSWER-Brodhead et al. posit that the allocation of billable hours is similar to:
Billable hours covered for decision making - ANSWER-All of the following affect our decision making except:
Done in Laboratories (mainly) - ANSWER-According to Brodhead, research on choice behavior is:
Using arbitrary procedures that are not conceptually systematic and non evidence based - ANSWER-Some of the negative outcomes from failing to practice within one's area of competence according to Brodhead and colleagues are the following except for one:
What populations and specific behavioral topographies have I implemented. interventions/assessments for? - ANSWER-When identifying your scope of competence one question you should ask yourself would be:
1) Education
2)Training
3)Supervised Experience - ANSWER-According to Brodhead and colleagues what are 3 aspects of working within your scope of competence?
Cultural Humility - ANSWER-Incorporates a lifelong commitment to self evaluation and critique to address power imbalances and develop mutually beneficial and non paternalistic partnerships with communities
Yes - ANSWER-Code 1.15 states: Behavior analysts make appropriate efforts to respond to requests for information from and comply with deadlines of relevant individuals (e.g., clients, stakeholders, supervisees, trainees) and entities (e.g., BACB, licensure boards, funders). They also comply with practice requirements (e.g., attestations, criminal background checks) imposed by the BACB, employers, or governmental entities. If an insurance company asked for your liability insurance information and you failed to provide it, would that be a violation of the ethical code?
Interdisciplinary collaboration - ANSWER-Respecting cultural differences fosters:
True - ANSWER-Behavior analysts are aware of personal challenges that may affect their ability to deliver services
1) Virtue Ethics
2) Deontology
3) Consequentialism - ANSWER-The 3 types of ethical frameworks in Module 1
Equity- everyone gets what they need
Equality- everyone gets the same thing - ANSWER-The difference between equity and equality
Equality - ANSWER-A district gave special education students a wiggle seat, this is an example of:
Equity - ANSWER-If a team assesses for the best intervention support for each individual student in special education this is an example of:
Observer Drift - ANSWER-According to "The Record" findings on Sunland which behavioral phenomenon caused abusive conditions?
No - ANSWER-You received a $10 Starbucks gift card on your birthday from a family along with a handmade card from the client. If you accept would you be in violation of the ethical code?
The organization - ANSWER-The entity responsible for keeping documentation BCBA's create and utilize when working with clients is:
True - ANSWER-When collaborating with colleagues, BCBAs prioritize the best interest off the client, even if they disagree with other members of the team
Documenting - ANSWER-According to code 2.11, BCBAs are responsible for explaining, obtaining, re-obtaining, and ______ required informed consent.
True - ANSWER-According to Code 2.01 non behavior analytic services can be provided by a BCBA if they have education, formal training, and professional credentials to deliver such services.
Yes - ANSWER-Based on code 2.03: Behavior analysts take appropriate steps to protect the confidentiality of clients, stakeholders, supervisees, trainees, and research participants; prevent the accidental or inadvertent sharing of confidential information; and comply with applicable confidentiality requirements (e.g., laws, regulations, organization policies). The scope of confidentiality includes service delivery (e.g., live, teleservices, recorded sessions); documentation and data, and verbal, written, or electronic communication. Does HIPPA trump the BACB ethics code when protecting client information?
2.02 Timeliness - ANSWER-Based on the BACB podcast (episode 18) and the BACB code, which code was added to the updated code in January 2022?
No - ANSWER-A BCBA is working with a family, they have been going through a challenging time financially and can no longer afford the copay for services. The BCBA has seen how much progress the student has been making and does not want to discontinue services. Can the BCBA waive the copay? [Show Less]