ABAT Ethics and Professional Conduct 5

Question 1

A BCBA is subpoenaed to release a client's confidential records. What is the appropriate ethical and legal response?

Accepted Answer

Consult legal counsel and release only what is legally required while protecting client rights as much as possible

Answer

When legally compelled to disclose, behavior analysts should seek legal guidance and release only the minimum information required while taking steps to protect client confidentiality.

Question 2

Under the BACB Ethics Code, what standard applies when a behavior analyst is developing and disseminating new assessment or intervention products?

Accepted Answer

Products must be based on documented scientific and professional knowledge and must not make misleading claims

Answer

Behavior analysts must ensure that any products they develop or promote are grounded in established scientific evidence and do not contain false or misleading claims.

Question 3

Which action best demonstrates the ethical principle of 'beneficence' in ABA practice?

Accepted Answer

Selecting interventions that produce the greatest benefit to the client based on scientific evidence

Answer

Beneficence requires actively promoting the client's well-being by selecting the most effective, evidence-based interventions tailored to the individual.

Question 4

A BCBA disagrees with an employer's directive to reduce session frequency for cost reasons, which would likely harm client progress. What is the ethical obligation?

Accepted Answer

Advocate for the client's needs, document the disagreement, and escalate through appropriate channels

Answer

When organizational policies conflict with client welfare, behavior analysts must advocate for their clients, document the conflict, and use available channels to resolve it ethically.

Question 5

What does the BACB require of behavior analysts regarding the use of restraint or aversive procedures?

Accepted Answer

They should only be used as a last resort with proper consent, documentation, and oversight, and only when less restrictive alternatives have been attempted

Answer

Restrictive or aversive procedures require exhausting less restrictive alternatives first, obtaining informed consent, implementing oversight safeguards, and ongoing documentation.

(ABAT) Applied Behavior Analysis Test Practice Test

(ABAT) Applied Behavior Analysis Test Practice Test

ABAT Ethics and Professional Conduct 5