ABAT - Applied Behavior Analysis Ethics and Professional Conduct Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

According to the BACB Ethics Code, behavior analysts must prioritize the interests of which stakeholder group first?

Accepted Answer

The client (the individual receiving services)

Answer

The BACB Ethics Code requires behavior analysts to place the welfare and rights of the client receiving services above all other competing interests.

Question 2

A BCBA who practices outside their area of professional competence violates which ethical obligation?

Accepted Answer

Practicing within scope of competence

Answer

The BACB Ethics Code requires behavior analysts to practice only within areas for which they have adequate education, training, and experience.

Question 3

Informed consent in ABA requires that the individual or guardian:

Accepted Answer

Receive complete information about treatment, understand it, and voluntarily agree without coercion

Answer

Informed consent requires disclosure of complete and accurate information, comprehension by the client/guardian, and voluntary agreement without any coercion.

Question 4

Which scenario represents a dual relationship that could compromise a behavior analyst's professional objectivity?

Accepted Answer

A BCBA providing therapy to a family member

Answer

Providing services to a family member creates a personal relationship concurrent with the professional one, compromising objectivity and creating potential harm.

Question 5

A BT suspects a client's caregiver is engaging in abusive behavior. The BT's first ethical and legal obligation is to:

Accepted Answer

Report the suspected abuse to the appropriate authorities as required by mandatory reporter laws

Answer

All BACB certificants are mandatory reporters and must report suspected abuse or neglect to the appropriate authorities as required by law.

(ABAT) Applied Behavior Analysis Test Practice Test

(ABAT) Applied Behavior Analysis Test Practice Test

ABAT - Applied Behavior Analysis Ethics and Professional Conduct Questions and Answers 2