Unit 6 Quiz

Question 1

Code element 6.02 focuses on _______________ behavior analysis.

Answer 1

Disseminating

Question 2

An addition to the new ethics code involves the expectation for behavior analysts to promote an ethical ____________.

Answer 2

Culture

Question 3

The obligation of behavior analysts is to:

Answer 3

All the above: a. Put our science, technology, and profession above other methodologies.

b. Have one worldview and one perspective.
c. Support science and the practice of science.

Question 4

If you find that a client’s rights have been violated you must ________.

Answer 4

Do whatever is necessary to protect the client

Question 5

What is the first step if you are confronted with an ethics violation?

Answer 5

Be sure you are operating with firsthand evidence

Question 6

A behavior analyst who has an issue with a colleague has an obligation to:

Answer 6

B and C: Attempt to resolve the problem, meet with the person face-to-face

Question 7

Behavior analysts have an obligation to:

Answer 7

A and B: The science of behavior, the profession of behavior analysis

Question 8

Being an ethical analyst means upholding the ethics code to:

Answer 8

All the above: a. Protect your clients.

b. Protect yourself.
c. Preserve and enhance the reputation of behavior analysis.

Question 9

Behavior analysts have the responsibility to ___________ other professionals in our community.

Answer 9

Monitor

Question 10

If a violation is suspected or known and meets reporting requirements of the BACB, behavior analysts submit a formal complaint to _________.

Answer 10

The BACB

Question 11

Which of the following is not a characteristic of behavior?

Answer 11

Behavior is always overt

Question 12

The risks of behavioral procedures should never be __________ to gain approval of the process.

Answer 12

Downplayed

Question 13

What does risk to others refer to?

Answer 13

a. Risks to the school district that hired the BCBA.
b. Risk to the field of behavior analysis.
c. Safety risks to nearby clients and staff.
NOT SURE

Question 14

What type of language should be avoided when talking to parents about behavior analysis?

Answer 14

Jargon

Question 15

If the client has completed a series of agreed-upon goals and met them successfully, it may be acceptable to:

Answer 15

Discontinue services

Question 16

What does conceptual consistency mean?

Answer 16

Consistent with operant learning theory

Question 17

The concept of _____________ is critical to an understanding of how behavior analysis works.

Answer 17

Limiting conditions

Question 18

Behavior analysts do not work on __________.

Answer 18

A and C: Rumor, hearsay, commission

Question 19

If you are asked to take a case outside your area of expertise what should you do?

Answer 19

B or C: b. Refer the client to someone with competence.

c. Accept the case with a competent BCBA as the lead BCBA while you train.

Question 20

Behavior analysts describe to the client the _________ conditions that are necessary for the behavior-change program to be effective.

Answer 20

Environmental

Question 21

What is the purpose of having clients approve the objectives of the behavior-change program?

Answer 21

All the above: a. To ensure they understand the goals and timeline.

b. To ensure they are not disappointed with the results.
c. To ensure they understand the methods.

Question 22

Without knowing the ___________, punishment can simply be aversive control rather than a behavior-change plan.

Answer 22

Controlling variables

Question 23

A practice that limits an individual’s movement, activity or function would be considered a:

Answer 23

Restrictive procedure

Question 24

If there is an environmental condition which may hinder implementation of a behavior-change program, but it cannot be eliminated, the behavior analyst must:

Answer 24

Identify the obstacle in writing

Question 25

What headline is the worst nightmare of ABA professors and professionals everywhere?

Answer 25

Behavior Analyst Indicted for Abusing Client.