BCABA Ethics and Compliance in Behavior Analysis

Question 1

The BACB Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts requires that BCaBAs operate under the supervision of:

Accepted Answer

A Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Answer

BCaBAs must work under the supervision of a BCBA or BCBA-D as required by the BACB Ethics Code and credentialing standards.

Question 2

When a client's goals and a caregiver's preferences conflict, a BCABA should:

Accepted Answer

Advocate for the client's best interests and consult the supervising BCBA

Answer

The BACB Ethics Code requires practitioners to prioritize client welfare and consult supervisors when conflicts arise between client and caregiver interests.

Question 3

Informed consent in ABA services requires that clients or guardians are provided:

Accepted Answer

Written information about goals, procedures, risks, and the right to withdraw

Answer

Informed consent must be obtained before services begin and must include comprehensive information about the nature of services, alternatives, and the right to refuse.

Question 4

Confidentiality in ABA practice means that practitioners:

Accepted Answer

Protect client information and disclose only with consent or legal mandate

Answer

Practitioners must protect the privacy of client information and only disclose it with proper authorization or when required by law.

Question 5

The BACB Ethics Code requires practitioners to use the _______ effective procedure to achieve therapeutic goals.

Accepted Answer

Least restrictive

Answer

Practitioners must select the least restrictive, least intrusive interventions that are likely to achieve the behavior-change goal.

BCABA - Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst Practice Test

BCABA - Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst Practice Test

BCABA Ethics and Compliance in Behavior Analysis