BAS Ethical Standards and Practice 3

Question 1

A supervisee reports feeling burned out and struggling to maintain objectivity with a difficult client. What is the supervisor's best response?

Accepted Answer

Acknowledge the concern, assess the supervisee's wellbeing, and adjust caseload or support as needed

Answer

Supervisors have an ethical duty to support supervisee wellbeing, which directly protects client welfare, through active listening and workload adjustments.

Question 2

When is it ethically permissible to use restraint as part of a behavior intervention plan?

Accepted Answer

Only after less restrictive alternatives have been tried, with proper consent, training, and oversight

Answer

Restraint is a last-resort intervention requiring documented failure of less restrictive options, informed consent, trained staff, and ongoing oversight.

Question 3

A behavior analyst discovers that a colleague is practicing outside their area of competence. According to the BACB ethics code, what should the analyst do?

Accepted Answer

Approach the colleague informally first, then escalate to the BACB if the behavior continues

Answer

The BACB code encourages resolving ethical concerns through informal resolution first, with formal reporting reserved for situations where that fails or harm is ongoing.

Question 4

Which of the following represents an appropriate boundary in a supervisory relationship?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining professional distance while providing constructive feedback and mentorship

Answer

Appropriate supervisory boundaries involve maintaining professionalism while still being supportive and educationally engaged.

Question 5

A client's funding source requests detailed session notes for auditing purposes. What must the analyst do before releasing the records?

Accepted Answer

Verify that a valid release of information or applicable legal authority exists before disclosing records

Answer

Even payers require a valid authorization or legal basis to receive protected client records beyond what is necessary for billing.

(BAS) Behavior Analyst Supervisor Practice Test

(BAS) Behavior Analyst Supervisor Practice Test

BAS Ethical Standards and Practice 3