CC1 Flashcards

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Adrienne owns her own autism clinic, is a BCBA and also a licensed psychologist. Realizing that the waitlist for evaluations in her community was very long (up to a year), she decided to start using her psychologist credentials to provide autism evaluations. Which of the following is an ethical way to handle those whom she diagnoses with autism?

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Adrienne can provide a list of ABA providers in her community but should list her own clinic last.

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Karl is a BCBA who supervises RBTs for a local school district. Recently, one of his supervisees learned that Karl was arrested for a DUI last month. She asks him if he reported it to the BACB, since he was arrested for a public safety offense. Karl responded that since he only received probation and there was no fine assessed, he does not have to report it to the BACB. What should the supervisee do next with regard to the BACB?

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Point out to Karl that Standard 1.16 requires him to report, even if he wasn’t fined or jailed

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Which of the following would not be considered a violation of Standard 1.13, Coercive and Exploitative Relationships?

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Asking a supervisee to conduct a portion of a skills assessment for a new client, under the oversight of their BCBA supervisor

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Maria is an RBT, providing 20 hours per week of in-home therapy to a four year old with autism. The family’s culture is one in which it is common to offer food (snacks, meals) to visitors to the home (and is considered disrespectful to decline). Maria’s company has a policy that RBTs will not accept any item for consumption from any client, but Maria feels torn because she is in the home five days a week and doesn’t want to offend them. What should Maria do?

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Maria should point out to her employer what Standard 1.12 says about giving and receiving “gifts” and suggest that the policy be adjusted to allow for occasional acceptance of meals or snacks, so long as a dual relationship does not develop.

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Jennifer recently opened an ABA clinic which serves many children from a nearby Native American reservation. In an effort to preserve their Native language, the schools on the reservation require that the Native language be used by all teachers and staff, alongside English. Jennifer is not a member of this Tribe and does not speak the language, nor do any members of her staff. Jennifer is pondering whether or not, and if so how, she and/or her staff should approach the Native language of their clients. Which of the following would least meet requirements of Standard 1.07, Cultural Responsiveness and Diversity?

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Since her clinic is not technically a “school” and is not on the reservation, there is no need for Jennifer or her staff to learn any of the Native language.

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Bryan has a new job as a new BCBA for a clinic in his hometown. At a family gathering, one of his cousins tells him that her son has recently been diagnosed with autism and asks him about his clinic. Bryan wants to be sure that he does not violate any of the Ethics Code Standards. What would be the most appropriate thing for Bryan to do?

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Tell his cousin a little about his clinic specifically, and ABA therapy in general, and explain that since she is family he would not be able to treat her son himself.

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Shanese is an RBT working for an agency, which provides therapists to the local school district. Shanese currently works with an elementary school student, whose parents recently approached her to babysit on some weekends. Though she could use the money, Shanese’s company has a policy which states that employees will not engage in dual relationships with clients or their families. However, in the school system, it is common for paraprofessionals and even teachers to work with families outside the school, as babysitters, tutors, private coaches, etc., and is not a violation of district policy. Since she is physically working in the school, Shanese believes that it would be okay babysit her client on weekends, so long as she did so as his paraprofessional and not as his RBT. Is Shanese’s plan a potential violation of any of the Ethics Code Standards?

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Yes. If Shanese babysits her client it constitutes a potential conflict of interest, opens her up to a coercive relationship, and would be considered a dual relationship.

Yes. Shanese must uphold the policies of the stakeholders, which includes her own company.

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Devon is the clinic director for a small ABA company. Shehas been a BCBA for many years and in a variety of settings, including schools, clinics, and in-home. Devon’s work has been exclusively with young children on the autism spectrum to this point, though in the schools she did also work with some children with other disabilities as well as those without disabilities. Recently the owners were approached by a community service organization to team up and provide adult services (e.g., job coaching, independent living skills) to adults with intellectual disability and autism living in group homes. The owners have directed Devon to develop the programming for this new venture, which will include deciding on proper assessments, writing programs, and training staff who will work with the clients. What is Devon’s most appropriate course of action to ensure she does not potentially violate an Ethics Code Standard?

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Devon should seek mentorship, training, or read the literature on the types of services the company will be providing before beginning this work.

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For the following code, please select the accurate description:

Code 1.01 Being Truthful

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Standard which compels behavior analysts to be honest and encourage honesty among others.

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For the following code, please select the accurate description:

Code 1.02 Conforming with Legal & Professional Requirements

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Standard which compels behavior analysts to follow the law.

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For the following code, please select the accurate description:

Code 1.03 Accountability

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Standard which compels behavior analysts to follow through on commitments and to correct errors when made.

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For the following code, please select the accurate description:

Code 1.04 Practicing within a Defined Role

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Standard which compels behavior analysts to begin work only after putting into place a written agreement outlining the type of work.

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For the following code, please select the accurate description:

Code 1.05 Practicing within Scope of Competence

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Standard which compels behavior analysts to practice only in areas which are commensurate with their education, training, and supervised experience as well as to undertake additional study, training, supervision, or mentoring to gain new experience.

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For the following code, please select the accurate description:

Code 1.06 Maintaining Competence

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Standard which requires behavior analysts to engage in professional development activities such as reading relevant literature and attending trainings/conferences/workshops, etc.

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For the following code, please select the accurate description:

Code 1.07 Cultural Responsiveness & Diversity

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Standard which compels behavior analysts to evaluate their and their trainees’ ability to address the needs of individuals with diverse needs or backgrounds.

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For the following code, please select the accurate description:

Code 1.08 Nondiscrimination

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Standard which compels behavior analysts to behavior in an equitable and inclusive manner toward others, regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender expression/identify, immigration status, marital/relationship status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or any other basis proscribed by law.

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For the following code, please select the accurate description:

Code 1.09 Nonharassment

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Standard which compels behavior analysts to refrain from behaviors that are considered intimidating, hostile, or abusive to others.

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For the following code, please select the accurate description:

Code 1.10 Awareness of Personal Biases & Challenges

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Standard which compels behavior analysts to ensure that personal challenges or biases do not interfere with their work.

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For the following code, please select the accurate description:

Code 1.11 Multiple Relationships

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Standard which compels behavior analysts to avoid conflicts of interest.

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For the following code, please select the accurate description:

Code 1.12 Giving & Receiving Gifts

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Standard which compels behavior analysts not to accept a gift of more than $10 (US).

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For the following code, please select the accurate description:

Code 1.13 Coercive & Exploitative Relationships

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Standard which compels behavior analysts not to abuse their power or authority by coercing others.

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For the following code, please select the accurate description:

Code 1.14 Romantic & Sexual Relationships

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Standard which compels behavior analysts to avoid a romantic or sexual relationship with a former client for two years after the professional relationship has ended.

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For the following code, please select the accurate description:

Code 1.15 Responding to Requests

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Standard which compels behavior analysts to provide clients and stakeholders with necessary information in a timely manner.

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For the following code, please select the accurate description:

Code 1.16 Self-Reporting Critical Information

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Standard which compels behavior analysts to notify the BACB when they have been arrested for a crime.