BCABA Ethics and Compliance 2

Question 1

Confidentiality in ABA practice requires that client information:

Accepted Answer

Is protected from unauthorized disclosure unless legally required or consented to

Answer

Practitioners must protect client privacy and only disclose information with client consent, legal mandate, or to prevent serious harm.

Question 2

When a BCABA disagrees with a supervisor's treatment recommendation, the MOST ethical first step is to:

Accepted Answer

Discuss the concern directly with the supervisor

Answer

Ethical practice includes voicing professional disagreements through appropriate channels, starting with direct, respectful communication with the supervisor.

Question 3

Mandatory reporting laws require BCaBAs to report:

Accepted Answer

Suspected abuse or neglect of clients regardless of who committed it

Answer

Mandatory reporters must report any reasonable suspicion of child or vulnerable adult abuse or neglect to the appropriate authorities, regardless of the perpetrator.

Question 4

The BACB requires behavior analysts to base practice on:

Accepted Answer

Scientific knowledge and empirically supported procedures

Answer

The Ethics Code mandates reliance on the science of behavior and evidence-based practices to serve client welfare.

Question 5

A BCABA is asked to implement a punishment procedure she believes is not medically necessary. She should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Discuss her concerns with her supervising BCBA

Answer

When a practitioner has ethical concerns about a procedure, the appropriate first step is raising those concerns with the supervisor before taking unilateral action.

BCABA - Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst Practice Test

BCABA - Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst Practice Test

BCABA Ethics and Compliance 2