Unit 3

Question 1

4.0 Behavior analysts and the behavior-change program

Answer 1

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

Question 2

4.01 Conceptual Consistency

Answer 2

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

Question 3

4.02 Involving clients in planning and consent

Answer 3

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

Question 4

4.03 Individualized behavior-change programs

Answer 4

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

Question 5

4.04 Approving behavior-change programs

Answer 5

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

Question 6

4.05 Describing behavior-change program objectives

Answer 6

Explain and get approval of program objectives before implementing the program

Question 7

4.06 Describing conditions for behavior-change program success

Answer 7

Explain to clients the circumstances required for program success

Question 8

4.07 Environmental conditions that interfere with implementation

Answer 8

Seek to eliminate program obstacles or recommend other professional services

Question 9

4.08 Considerations regarding punishment procedures

Answer 9

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

Question 10

4.09 Least restrictive procedures

Answer 10

Recommend least restrictive procedures likely to be effective

Question 11

4.10 Avoiding harmful reinforcers

Answer 11

Minimize the use of harmful reinforcers and excessive MOs

Question 12

4.11 Discontinuing behavior-change programs and behavior-analytic services

Answer 12

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

Question 13

3 types of supervisory relationships

Answer 13

Employer-employee
Contracted supervisor
Combination

Question 14

3 issues with employer-employee supervisory relationships

Answer 14

Supervisor lacks experience
Supervisor has limited time
Supervisor requests conflict with ethics

Question 15

3 issues with contracted supervisory relationships

Answer 15

Supervisor has limited involvement with cases
Time limitations
Distance travel

Question 16

Issue with a combined supervisory relationship

Answer 16

Conflicting responsibilities/tasks from supervisors

Question 17

3 goals of a supervisory relationship

Answer 17

Seeking clarification
Maintaining certification
Expanding professional repertoire

Question 18

5.01 Supervisory competence

Answer 18

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

Question 19

5.02 Supervisory volume

Answer 19

Supervisor must make time for their supervisee

Question 20

5.03 Supervisory delegation

Answer 20

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

Question 21

5.04 Designing effective supervision and training

Answer 21

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

Question 22

5.05 Communication of supervision conditions

Answer 22

Supervisor outlines all aspects of the supervisory relationship before supervision begins

Question 23

5.06 Providing feedback to supervisees

Answer 23

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

Question 24

5.07 Evaluating the effects of supervision

Answer 24

Supervisors must evaluate their own performance

Question 25

3 groups of individuals BCaBAs may supervise

Answer 25

RBTs Direct care staff members Other BCaBAs for mentorship or training

Question 26

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

Answer 26

Uphold the profession Participate in professional organizations Disseminate behavior analysis

Question 27

7.0 Behavior analysts' ethical responsibility to colleagues

Answer 27

Notice ethical obligations in work with colleagues Promote an ethical culture in the work environment and inform other of the Code Resolve/report ethical violations

Question 28

8.0 Public statements

Answer 28

Maintain confidentiality in media No soliciting testimonials from current clients Be honest when representing ABA services Give appropriate credit to authors

Question 29

9.0 Behavior analysts and research

Answer 29

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

Question 30

10.0 Behavior analysts' ethical responsibility to the BACB

Answer 30

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