ABAT Ethical and Professional Conduct 4

Question 1

A BCBA is working with a client whose family requests that the behavior analyst use a punishment procedure not supported by research. What is the most ethical course of action?

Accepted Answer

Refuse to implement it and explain the requirement to use evidence-based interventions

Answer

The BACB Ethics Code requires BCBAs to rely on scientific evidence and use evidence-based interventions, even when clients or caregivers request otherwise.

Question 2

Which scenario best illustrates a conflict of interest that a BCBA must disclose?

Accepted Answer

All of the above represent conflicts requiring disclosure

Answer

All listed scenarios involve relationships or financial interests that could influence professional judgment and must be disclosed under the BACB Ethics Code.

Question 3

Under the BACB Ethics Code, how should a BCBA handle a situation where a supervisee is implementing an intervention incorrectly despite repeated feedback?

Accepted Answer

Document concerns and, if unresolved, take formal corrective action or terminate the supervisory relationship

Answer

BCBAs must document supervisory concerns and take formal corrective action, up to and including termination of the supervisory relationship, if a supervisee does not improve.

Question 4

A BCBA discovers that a colleague submitted falsified session notes to a funding source. What does the BACB Ethics Code require the BCBA to do?

Accepted Answer

Address the issue internally with the colleague first, then report if unresolved

Answer

The BACB Ethics Code requires BCBAs to first attempt to resolve ethical issues informally when appropriate before escalating to formal reporting.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the principle of 'least restrictive effective intervention' in ABA ethics?

Accepted Answer

Selecting interventions that achieve behavior change goals while minimizing restrictions on client freedom and dignity

Answer

Least restrictive effective intervention means choosing procedures that achieve clinical goals while imposing the minimum necessary limitations on client autonomy and dignity.

(ABAT) Applied Behavior Analysis Test Practice Test

(ABAT) Applied Behavior Analysis Test Practice Test

ABAT Ethical and Professional Conduct 4