BCABA Ethics and Compliance

Question 1

According to the BACB Ethics Code, a BCABA must practice under the supervision of a:

Accepted Answer

BCBA or BCBA-D

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Licensed psychologist

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Board-certified physician

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Another BCABA with 5 years of experience

Question 2

The BACB Ethics Code requires practitioners to only practice within their:

Accepted Answer

Boundaries of competence

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Supervisor's preferred methods

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Licensure state's border

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Approved reimbursement codes

Question 3

A BCABA realizes she has a dual relationship with a new client's family. Ethically, she should:

Accepted Answer

Disclose the conflict and avoid or manage it to prevent harm

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Accept the case since personal relationships improve rapport

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Ask the client to sign a waiver allowing the dual relationship

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Immediately terminate services without explanation

Question 4

Informed consent in ABA practice means clients or guardians must be given:

Accepted Answer

Understandable information about treatment goals, methods, risks, and their right to withdraw

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A signed contract agreeing to all recommended procedures

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Written permission to use data for research only

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Approval from the insurance company before starting services

Question 5

Which of the following BEST exemplifies the least restrictive alternative principle in behavior analysis?

Accepted Answer

Trying positive reinforcement-based strategies before considering punishment procedures

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Using brief physical guidance whenever a client is non-compliant

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Implementing time-out as the first intervention for any problem behavior

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Relying on response cost for all skill acquisition programs

Question 6

A BCABA receives a gift from a client's family. Ethically, she should:

Accepted Answer

Evaluate the gift's value, decline if substantial, and use professional judgment to avoid conflicts

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Accept all gifts to maintain rapport with the family

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Accept the gift and document it in the session notes

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Immediately report the family to the BACB