ABAT - Applied Behavior Analysis Ethics and Professional Conduct Questions and Answers 3

Question 1

A BCBA is working with a client whose insurance plan is about to expire. The client still needs services. What is the most ethical course of action?

Accepted Answer

Plan for transition, explore alternative funding, and avoid abandonment

Answer

The BACB Ethics Code prohibits abandonment and requires practitioners to plan for service transitions to protect client welfare.

Question 2

A behavior analyst discovers a supervisee has been falsifying data. What is the FIRST action the behavior analyst should take?

Accepted Answer

Address the issue directly with the supervisee and document the conversation

Answer

The behavior analyst should first address the ethical violation directly with the supervisee and document the interaction before escalating.

Question 3

Which of the following best describes 'scope of competence' as defined in the BACB Ethics Code?

Accepted Answer

Only providing services within areas supported by one's education, training, and experience

Answer

Scope of competence requires that practitioners only deliver services in areas where they have adequate education, training, and supervised experience.

Question 4

A BCBA receives a gift worth $75 from a grateful client's family at the end of treatment. What should the BCBA do?

Accepted Answer

Decline the gift and explain the professional boundary

Answer

The BACB Ethics Code advises against accepting gifts from clients and families to maintain professional boundaries and avoid conflicts of interest.

Question 5

When must a behavior analyst obtain a new informed consent from a client?

Accepted Answer

When there are significant changes to the treatment plan or goals

Answer

Informed consent must be obtained or updated whenever there are significant changes to services, goals, or procedures that were not covered in the original consent.

(ABAT) Applied Behavior Analysis Test Practice Test

(ABAT) Applied Behavior Analysis Test Practice Test

ABAT - Applied Behavior Analysis Ethics and Professional Conduct Questions and Answers 3