UNIT 1-3

Question 1

Set of moral principles in action

Answer 1

Ethics

Question 2

3 fundamental ethical questions:

Answer 2

1. What is the right thing to do?
2. What is worth doing?
3. What does it mean to be a good behavior analyst?

Question 3

Basic purpose of practicing ethically:

Answer 3

To further the welfare of the client

Question 4

2 approaches to analyzing ethical dilemmas:

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1. Analyze actions

2. Analyze consequences

Question 5

Structural approach of how actions measure up against moral principles

Answer 5

Analyzing actions

Question 6

Functional approach in ethical dilemmas

Answer 6

Analyzing consequences

Question 7

4 relevant ethics documents in ABA:

Answer 7

1. Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct
2. Right to Effective Behavioral Treatment
3. Students’ Rights to Effective Education
4. Professional & Ethical Compliance Code for Behavior Analysts

Question 8

Enforceable document that provides ethical rules for certified individuals

Answer 8

Professional & Ethical Compliance Code for Behavior Analysts

Question 9

Anyone certified by the BACB (BCBA, BCaBA, RBT) Those authorized to provided supervision BACB approved course sequence coordinator

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Referred to as “behavior analyst” in the code

Question 10

Services based on the science of behavior designed to change behavior in socially important ways

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Behavior analytic services

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Types of behavior analytic activities:

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Treatment, assessment, training, consultation, managing, supervising, teaching, etc.

Question 12

Direct recipient of services. Legal guardian of service recipient. Employer or agency representative. Third party contractor for services.

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Referred to as “client” in the code

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1.0 Responsible conduct of behavior analysts

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Maintain high standards of professional and personal behavior

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1.01 Reliance on scientific knowledge

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Make conceptually systematic decisions based on research and data

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1.02 Boundaries of Competence

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Practice in new areas only after education, training, and supervised experience

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1.03 Maintain Competence through Professional Development

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Stay current through literature, workshops, and conferences

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1.04 Integrity

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Be honest, keep commitments, don’t break the law or the Code

Question 18

1.05 Professional and Scientific Relationships

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Services in a defined role, avoid jargon, don’t discriminate, recognize personal issues

Question 19

Simultaneously in BOTH a behavior-analytic and non-behavior analytic role with those receiving services

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Multiple Relationships

Question 20

1.06 Multiple relationship and conflicts of interest

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Avoid and/or resolve multiple relationships and do not accept gifts

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1.07 Exploitative relationships

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Don’t exploit, avoid sexual relations with clients/supervisees, no bartering unless culturally appropriate

Question 22

Operate in the best interest of the client

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2.0 Behavior analysts’ responsibility to clients

Question 23

Only accept clients outside your area expertise after training and supervisions

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2.01 Accepting Clients

Question 24

Create a hierarchy of responsibility to all parties involved and advocate for the primary (top) client

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2.02 Responsibility

Question 25

Create consultations and cooperate with other professionals in the best interest of the client

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2.03 Consultation

Question 26

Clarify roles and services with all parties, keep clients informed, resolve all conflicts in client's best interest

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2.04 Third-party involvement

Question 27

Support clients' rights, provide current credentials, inform of right to complain, obtain consent to record

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2.05 Rights and prerogatives of clients

Question 28

Client information only discussed in professional settings and with those involved

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2.06 Maintaining Confidentiality

Question 29

Follow the Code and the law when storing and disposing of client records

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2.07 Maintaining records

Question 30

Only provide confidential client information by consent or required by law

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2.08 Disclosures

Question 31

Advocate for scientifically supported treatments and necessary services

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2.09 Treatment/Intervention efficacy

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Document all work for later use or for use by other professionals

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2.10 Documenting Professional Work and Research

Question 33

Retain records for at least 7 years and ensure they are updated for possible transition

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2.11 Records and Data

Question 34

Signed contract of all responsibilities of all parties (fees for services, billing, arrangements, etc.)

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2.12 Contracts, fees, and financial arrangements

Question 35

Provide accurate information of services, fees, service provider and relevant outcomes

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2.13 Accuracy in billing reports

Question 36

Do not accept or give money for referrals and provide referral options to clients

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2.14 Referrals and fees

Question 37

Plan for unexpected interruptions and assist with transition of services

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2.15 Interrupting or discontinuing services

Question 38

Service recipient gives explicit permission before any services are provided

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Informed Consent

Question 39

3 elements of informed consent:

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1. Capacity 2. Information 3. Voluntariness

Question 40

Ability to express clear choice, make rational decisions and acquire knowledge

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Capacity

Question 41

Informed of procedures, benefits/risk and right to withdraw consent

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Information

Question 42

No coercion or duress in obtaining consent

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Voluntariness

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The individual is the age of majority and has not been identified as incompetent

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Legal competence

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3 considerations for determining level of formality of consent:

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1. Risk 2. Irreversibility 3. Intrusiveness

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3 levels of formality of consent:

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1. Implied 2. Oral 3. Written/recorded

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Only conduct assessments based on current research

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3.0 Assessing behavior

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Select based on client needs/environmental variables and use for decision making when creating BIP

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3.01 Behavior-analytic assessment

Question 48

Seek medical assistance for possible medical issue

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3.02 Medical consultation

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Explain assessment fully and obtain written consent to conduct

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3.03 Behavior-analytic assessment consent

Question 50

Explain assessment results in every day language and avoid jargon

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3.04 Explaining assessment results

Question 51

Obtain written consent before giving and receiving records for assessment purposes

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3.05 Consent-Client Records

Question 52

Manage the entire behavior-change program (design, implementation, discontinuation)

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4.0 Behavior analysts and the behavior-change program

Question 53

Design a conceptually systematic program based on the principles of behavior analysis

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4.01 Conceptual Consistency

Question 54

Involve clients in program planning while clearly explaining all details of the program

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4.02 Involving clients in planning and consent

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Create based on each client's behaviors, environment and goals, don't copy behavior programs

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4.03 Individualized behavior-change programs

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Written permission from clients to implement and modify behavior-change program

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4.40 Approving behavior-change programs

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Explain and get approval of program objectives before implementing the program

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4.05 Describing behavior-change program objectives

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Explain to clients the circumstances required for program success

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4.06 Describing conditions for behavior-change program success

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Seek to eliminate program obstacles or recommend other professional services

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4.07 Environmental conditions that interfere with implementation

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Punishment used with caution and reinforcement procedures; discontinue when no longer needed

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4.08 Considerations regarding punishment procedures

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Recommend least restrictive procedures, likely to be effective

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4.09 Least restrictive procedures

Question 62

Minimize the use of harmful reinforcers and excessive MOs

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4.10 Avoiding harmful reinforcers

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Explain objective termination criteria to clients and discontinue when criteria is met

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4.11 Discontinuing behavior-change programs and behavior-analytic services

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3 types of supervisory relationships

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1. Employer-employee 2. Contracted supervisor 3. Combination

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3 issues with employer-employee supervisory relationship

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1. Supervisor lacks experience 2. Supervisor has limited time 3. Supervisor requests conflict with ethics

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3 issues with employer-employee supervisory relationship (Contracted)

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1. Supervisor has limited involvement with cases 2. Time limitations 3. Distance travel

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Issues with a combined supervisory relationship

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Conflicting responsibilities/tasks from supervisors

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3 goals of a supervisory relationship

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1. Seeking certification 2. Maintaining certification 3. Expanding professional repertoire

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Supervisors are experienced in the area of which they are providing services

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5.01 Supervisory competence

Question 70

Supervisor must make time for their supervisee

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5.02 Supervisee volume

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Supervisor only assigns tasks that the supervisee has been trained to complete

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5.03 Supervisory delegation

Question 72

Supervisors provide training that is behavior-analytic, effective, and ethical

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5.04 Designing effective supervision and training

Question 73

Supervisor outlines all aspects of the supervisory relationship before supervision begins

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5.05 Communication of supervision conditions

Question 74

Supervisors design, document, and frequently deliver feedback to improve supervisee performance

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5.06 Providing feedback to supervisees

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Supervisors must evaluate their own performance

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5.07 Evaluating the effects of supervision

Question 76

3 groups of individuals BCaBAs may supervise

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1. RBTs 2. Direct care staff members 3. Other BCaBAs for mentorship or training

Question 77

Uphold the profession; participate in professional organizations; disseminate behavior analysis

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6.0 Behavior analysts' ethical responsibility to the profession of behavior analysis

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Maintain confidentiality in media; no soliciting testimonials from current clients; be honest when representing ABA services; give appropriate credit to authors

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8.0 Public statements

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Research activities comply with the law and Code; Ensure data collected are accurate and complete; Report data honestly

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9.0 Behavior analysts and research

Question 80

Provide accurate information to the BACB; Secure BACB exam questions; Report non-certified persons who claim certification

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10.0 Behavior analysts' ethical responsibility to the BACB