BCABA Ethics and Compliance 3

Question 1

Behavior reduction procedures should only be implemented when:

Accepted Answer

Less restrictive alternatives have been tried or are contraindicated and informed consent is obtained

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The supervising BCBA approves them without further review

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They are the fastest way to eliminate the target behavior

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Insurance authorizes reimbursement for the procedure

Question 2

A BCABA discovers her organization's billing practices may be fraudulent. She should:

Accepted Answer

Report the concern through appropriate internal or external channels

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Ignore it since billing is not her responsibility

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Continue working and document that she was unaware

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Immediately resign without reporting

Question 3

Which of the following is a core dimension of applied behavior analysis that has ethical implications?

Accepted Answer

Effective — interventions must produce practical, meaningful behavior change

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Popular — interventions should be widely used by practitioners

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Quick — interventions must show results within three sessions

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Simple — interventions must require minimal training to implement

Question 4

A BCABA working with a culturally diverse family must:

Accepted Answer

Incorporate the family's cultural values and practices into treatment planning

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Apply the same intervention protocol used with all other clients

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Require the family to adapt to standard ABA procedures

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Defer all cultural considerations to the BCBA supervisor only

Question 5

Behavior analysts have an obligation to engage in ongoing professional development because:

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Science evolves and practitioners must stay current to provide competent care

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The BACB requires a fixed number of training hours for prestige

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New procedures eliminate the need for any prior knowledge

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Supervisors require annual reviews to maintain billing privileges

Question 6

A BCaBA must obtain continuing education units (CEUs) to maintain certification primarily because:

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Continuing education ensures practitioners remain current and competent in the evolving field

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CEUs are required to increase billable session rates

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CEUs allow BCaBAs to supervise other BCaBAs independently

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Completing CEUs waives the need for ongoing BCBA supervision