Systems, Supervision, and Management Flashcards

Which BACB credential requires a master's degree, coursework in ABA, supervised fieldwork hours, and passing the BCBA examination?

Answer: BCBA

The BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) credential requires a master's or higher degree, BACB-verified coursework, supervised fieldwork, and passing the BCBA examination.

What is the primary purpose of the BACB's Continuing Education (CE) requirement for certificants?

Answer: To ensure certificants maintain and expand their professional competencies throughout their careers

CE requirements ensure that certificants continuously update their knowledge, skills, and competencies in behavior analysis to provide safe and effective services.

Under the BACB's supervision requirements, which of the following is NOT an acceptable supervision activity?

Answer: Reviewing written client reports submitted by the supervisee without any observation

Reviewing reports without any direct observation does not meet BACB supervision requirements because supervision must include direct observation and interaction, not just document review.

Which approach to staff management involves identifying and reinforcing specific staff behaviors that produce desired client outcomes?

Answer: Behavioral performance management (OBM)

Behavioral (OBM) performance management applies ABA principles to staff behavior, targeting observable work behaviors and using reinforcement to increase desired performance.

What is the recommended first step when a supervisor observes that a supervisee is implementing a procedure incorrectly?

Answer: Immediately provide specific corrective feedback and retrain the procedure using BST

Immediate, specific corrective feedback followed by retraining using BST is the most effective and ethical response to procedural errors observed in supervisees.

Which BACB document specifies the exact skills and knowledge assessed on the BCBA and BCaBA examinations?

Answer: BACB Examination Content Outline (Task List)

The BACB Examination Content Outline (Task List) lists all the skills, concepts, and competencies that may appear on the BCBA and BCaBA certification examinations.