ABA Professional Conduct and Supervision

Question 1

According to the BACB Ethics Code, behavior analysts must practice within their area of competence and seek additional training or supervision when:

Accepted Answer

Working with a new population or using unfamiliar techniques

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Working in any school-based setting

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Conducting preference assessments for the first time ever

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Using any form of reinforcement-based procedure

Question 2

A BCBA providing supervision to an RBT must ensure that the supervision meets what minimum percentage of the RBT's work hours per month?

Accepted Answer

5%

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2%

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10%

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15%

Question 3

The BACB's RBT Task List specifies which competencies?

Accepted Answer

The skills RBTs must demonstrate to become certified and maintain certification

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The coursework required for BCBA certification

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The research skills expected of doctoral-level behavior analysts

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The ethical principles specific to supervisors only

Question 4

Which of the following is a key responsibility of a supervising BCBA regarding an RBT's implementation?

Accepted Answer

Monitoring treatment integrity and providing corrective feedback

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Allowing the RBT to develop behavior intervention plans independently

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Eliminating all direct supervision once the RBT passes their exam

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Delegating all data analysis to the RBT

Question 5

A conflict of interest in ABA practice refers to:

Accepted Answer

A situation where personal or financial interests could compromise professional judgment

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A disagreement between a BCBA and a client about treatment goals

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A scheduling conflict between supervision and direct service hours

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An ethical dilemma about using punishment procedures

Question 6

Under the BACB Ethics Code, behavior analysts must report concerns about a colleague's unethical behavior by:

Accepted Answer

First attempting to resolve the issue directly with the colleague if appropriate

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Immediately reporting to BACB before speaking to the colleague

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Ignoring the behavior if it does not affect their own clients

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Only reporting if the behavior results in client injury