ABA BACB Ethical Standards 2

Question 1

A BCBA is working with a client whose goals have been mostly achieved. The client's family wants to continue services indefinitely as a precaution. What should the BCBA do?

Accepted Answer

Discuss transition and discontinuation planning with the family and explain when services are no longer needed

Answer

The BACB Ethics Code requires BCBAs to discontinue services when they are no longer needed and to plan for transitions appropriately.

Question 2

A BCBA discovers that a colleague is misrepresenting data in progress reports. Under BACB ethics, what is the BCBA's primary obligation?

Accepted Answer

Report the concern through appropriate channels, such as the BACB or a supervisor

Answer

BCBAs have an obligation to report ethical violations by colleagues to protect clients and the integrity of the profession.

Question 3

When a BCBA is asked to provide services outside their area of competence, which action aligns with BACB ethical standards?

Accepted Answer

Decline the services or seek supervision/training before proceeding

Answer

BCBAs must only provide services within their demonstrated competence and seek training or refer out otherwise.

Question 4

A BCBA maintains a social media profile and a client's parent sends a friend request. According to BACB ethical standards, what is the most appropriate response?

Accepted Answer

Decline and explain the professional boundary to the parent

Answer

BCBAs must maintain professional boundaries and avoid dual relationships, including social media connections with clients' families.

Question 5

Which scenario best illustrates a conflict of interest that a BCBA must disclose under the BACB Ethics Code?

Accepted Answer

A BCBA refers a client to a clinic in which the BCBA holds a financial interest

Answer

Financial interests in referred services create a conflict of interest that must be disclosed to clients and stakeholders.

(ABA) Applied Behavior Analyst Certification Practice Test

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ABA BACB Ethical Standards 2