Unit 1

Question 1

Ethics

Answer 1

Set moral principles in action

Question 2

3 fundamental ethical questions

Answer 2

What is the right thing to do?
What is worth doing?
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 evaluating ethical dilemmas

Answer 4

Analyze actions

Analyze consequences

Question 5

Analyzing actions

Answer 5

Structural approach of how actions measure up against moral principles

Question 6

Analyzing consequences

Answer 6

Functional approach in ethical dilemmas

Question 7

4 relevant ethics documents in ABA

Answer 7

Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct
Right to Effective Behavioral Treatment
Students’ Rights to Effective Education
Professional and Ethical Compliance Code for Behavior Analysts

Question 8

Professional and Ethical Compliance Code for Behavior Analysts

Answer 8

Enforceable document that provides ethical rules for certified individuals

Question 9

Referred to as “behavior analyst” in the Code

Answer 9

Anyone certified by the BACB (BCBA, BCaBA, RBT)

Those authorized to provide supervision BACB approved course sequence coordinator

Question 10

Behavior analytic services

Answer 10

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

Question 11

Types of behavior analytic activities

Answer 11

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

Question 12

Referred to as “client” in the Code

Answer 12

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

Question 13

1.0 Responsible conduct of behavior

Answer 13

Maintain high standards of professional and personal behavior

Question 14

1.01 Reliance on scientific knowledge

Answer 14

Make conceptually systematic decisions based on research and data

Question 15

1.02 Boundaries of competence

Answer 15

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

Question 16

1.03 Maintaining Competence through Professional Development

Answer 16

Stay current through literature, workshops, and conferences

Question 17

1.04 Integrity

Answer 17

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

Question 18

1.05 Professional and scientific relationships

Answer 18

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

Question 19

Multiple relationship

Answer 19

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

Question 20

1.06 Multiple relationships and conflicts of interest

Answer 20

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

Question 21

1.07 Exploitative relationships

Answer 21

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

Question 22

9 Ethical Principles

Answer 22

1. Do no harm
2. Respect autonomy
3. Benefiting others
4. Being just
5. Being truthful
6. According dignity
7. Treating others with care and compassion
8. Pursuit of excellence
9. Accepting responsibility

Question 23

The Right to Effective Behavioral Treatment

Answer 23

1. …a therapeutic environment
2. …services whose overriding goal is personal welfare
3. …treatment by a competent behavior analyst
4. …programs that teach functional skills
5. …behavioral assessment and ongoing evaluation
6. … the most effective treatment programs available