ABAT Foundational Knowledge 5

Question 1

According to the BACB Ethics Code, a behavior analyst must obtain informed consent before:

Accepted Answer

Implementing assessment and intervention procedures

Answer

Informed consent must be obtained prior to conducting assessments and implementing behavior-change interventions.

Question 2

The dimension of ABA described as 'effective' means that:

Accepted Answer

The intervention produces meaningful behavior change

Answer

Effective means the intervention produces a practical, significant improvement in the target behavior.

Question 3

Which of the seven dimensions of ABA (Baer, Wolf & Risley, 1968) refers to describing procedures precisely enough that they can be replicated?

Accepted Answer

Technological

Answer

The technological dimension requires that procedures be described completely and clearly enough to allow replication.

Question 4

A behavior analyst avoids a dual relationship with a client primarily because it:

Accepted Answer

Can compromise objectivity and exploit the client

Answer

Dual relationships create conflicts of interest and can exploit the power differential between analyst and client.

Question 5

The concept of 'least restrictive intervention' in ABA means practitioners should:

Accepted Answer

Use the most positive and least intrusive procedure likely to be effective

Answer

Ethical ABA practice requires selecting effective interventions that minimize restrictiveness and intrusion.

(ABAT) Applied Behavior Analysis Test Practice Test