E02.09-E02.10 Treatment/Intervention Efficacy, Documenting Professional Work & Research

Question 1

Clients have the right to effective treatment that is

Answer 1

Based on scientific literature

Question 2

After numerous empirically validated interventions have failed, a treatment team member recommends a non-empirically validated intervention that sounds reasonable. What should the BCBA do?

Answer 2

Consider proposing an evaluation of the procedure using a single subject design

Question 3

BCBAs maintain high quality and detailed records

Answer 3

Consistent with the requirements of employers, the law, and other entities to whom the BCBA is accountable.
So that in their absence, another provider can oversee the case.
To maintain accountability and to have available for later review.

Question 4

Document professional and scientific work

Answer 4

To meet requirements of the law and ensure accountability

Question 5

A consent form should include all of the following EXCEPT

Answer 5

Procedures that have little chance of being effective.

Question 6

Using behavior change strategies that are NOT scientifically validated

Answer 6

Takes time and resources away from treatments that have been shown to be effective.

Question 7

When considering whether or not to use a punishment procedure, the BCBA considers

Answer 7

The typical delay in effect associated with a less intrusive intervention

Question 8

A BCBA has experience with multiple function-based treatments for elopement. Which other factors should be considered before choosing an intervention?

Answer 8

Its likely efficiency, the client’s treatment history, caregiver preference

Question 9

A parent of a young child with autism requests a 50% reduction in ABA hours so she can pursue alternative interventions. The data indicate that treatment, thus far, has been successful. The BCBA should

Answer 9

Explain that research indicates that ABA services need to be intensive and advocate to continue current hours.

Question 10

Which is FALSE? Your records may be used to determine

Answer 10

The amount of physical therapy you recommend

Question 11

An agency has an internal peer review committee that examines new behavior plans and tracks student progress. Do these meetings need to be documented?

Answer 11

Content of clinical discussions should be documented for all review meetings.

Question 12

What should a BCBA consider when selecting treatment alternatives?

Answer 12

Effectiveness, likely outcomes in the absence of treatment, and cost and fidelity of implementation

Question 13

When considering a punishment procedure, the BCBA considers

Answer 13

Consider the undesirable effects of punishment

Question 14

A BCBA, involved in a contentious case, limits her notes to participants, dates, and duration of meetings. Is this acceptable?

Answer 14

No, the content of discussions at meetings should also be included.

Question 15

Using behavior change strategies that are NOT scientifically validated

Answer 15

Could cause harm and delay implementation of effective treatment.

Question 16

In your practice, maintain documentation in a manner that would

Answer 16

Enable another BCBA to effectively pick up the case in the event of your absence.