E07.01-7.02 and E08.01-8.06 Behavior Analysts' Ethical Responsibility to Colleagues & Public Statements

Question 1

With the parent’s permission, a behavior analyst helps calm a screaming toddler on an airplane. He then spends much of the rest of the flight teaching the child to mand. The parents are grateful, so the BCBA offers to provide additional services. This is

Answer 1

Inappropriate because it involves in-person solicitation of business to people in circumstances that make them vulnerable to undue influence.

Question 2

A BCBA has been using facilitated communication and declaring to clients that it is an efficient way to conduct reinforcer preference assessments. The BCBA’s supervisor should

Answer 2

Advise the BCBA to use an alternative method and direct her to the Code, which states that BCBAs use only empirically validated procedures.

Question 3

A behavior analyst has recently complied some of his research into a book for practitioners. If she includes any descriptions of his previously published results in the program materials, he

Answer 3

Must include references to these publications.

Question 4

Jane Doe is a BCBA with a master’s degree and a registered play therapist. When she talks to people about her works as a behavior analyst, she shares her business card, which should read

Answer 4

Jane Doe, BCBA

Question 5

A parent confesses that he hits his child. The BCBA tells her supervisor. The supervisor tells the BCBA not to report it because it could ruin the BCBA’s relationship with the parent.

Answer 5

This is not appropriate- the BCBA must report the incident to the appropriate authority.

Question 6

Testimonials for use in published materials should come from

Answer 6

Former clients

Question 7

You are using a video of a procedure being conducted on a child. You have the requisite approvals to use this video for educational purposes in workshops.

Answer 7

Limit what you reveal about the child to what is relevant to make your clinical point.

Question 8

Behavior analysts; presentations to the public should

Answer 8

Advocate for Board certification as the standard of quality for behavior analysis.

Question 9

A parent confesses that he holds his child down during tantrums to protect the child from hurting himself. This has resulted in a few minor bruises, but the child does not seem traumatized. The BCBA

Answer 9

Advises the parent to receive training in crisis management and restraint.

Question 10

A BCBA is using marketing material that states… unit his contract with the advertising agency expires.

Answer 10

This is unacceptable. The behavior analyst is responsible for the statements he hires others to make on his behalf.

Question 11

Dr. U. R. Kidding, BCBA, hosts an online… Dr. Kidding

Answer 11

Should post a statement on the forum thanking the individual for their statement, but clarifying that cases are considered individually and success cannot be guaranteed.

Question 12

A family does not implement programs, even though they promise to do so. The BCBA’s first strategy is to start cancelling appointments with this family to spend time with families that show greater promise of progress. You

Answer 12

Remind the BCBA that according to the Code, behavior analysts do not abandon clients.

Question 13

Which is an appropriate statement for an advertisement for behavior analytic services?

Answer 13

“RBTs and BCBAs will be working with your child!”

Question 14

While using the CBA learning module series, a use really like several questions and decides to post them to a free online quiz website. This is

Answer 14

A violation of the Code and of copyright laws.

Question 15

Jane Doe is a BCBA with a master’s degree and a registered play therapist. Next to the description of RPT in her brochure should be

Answer 15

A disclaimer stating that RPT is no behavior analytic in nature an dis not covered by her BCBA credential.

Question 16

The testing data of two participants in a research project are suspect due to possible cheating. The removal of these data alters the conclusions that can be drawn.

Answer 16

The dilemma could be resolved by consulting with qualified researchers and arriving at a consensus solution.

Question 17

Testimonials

Answer 17

Should be identified as solicited or unsolicited.

Question 18

A BCBA writes a book describing his behavior change methods. These are all standard behavioral intervention, he makes no reference to any research. This

Answer 18

May leave the impression that the author’s procedures are new and fails to credit research upon which his intervention methods are based.

Question 19

A behavior analyst recently began advertising her practice in a local newspaper. Her classified ad does not specify that she has paid the newspaper to run it.

Answer 19

This is acceptable because it is commonly understood that classified ads are paid ads.

Question 20

The testing data of two participants in a research project are suspect due to possible cheating. The removal of these data alters the conclusions that can be drawn

Answer 20

The dilemma could be resolved by consulting with qualified researchers and arriving at a consensus solution.

Question 21

Which is a decepetive statement and should not be used in a public media presentation?

Answer 21

This approach eliminates willful behavior and virtually guarantees better grades.

Question 22

A BCBA likes an image from a reputable stock photography website.. Is she acting ethically?

Answer 22

Yes, the BCBA complied with the terms of use to use the image in an advertisement.

Question 23

A behavior analyst has decided to host a parenting workshop to grow her clientele. She explains to attendees that they should always seek professional help from a qualified BCBA for any kind of unwanted behavior. This is

Answer 23

Misleading and unethical because many behavior problems do not require professional intervention

Question 24

You are conducting a webinar on bullying intervention with parents in the school system where you work. Which of the following might cause harm to an already victimized student? Without revealing the child’s name, age, size, or any other similar information, you explain that a child

Answer 24

Whose appearance is described by some as rat-like is called “rat-brat”

Question 25

A BCBA is working with a 4 year old child that freely.. the BCBA should

Answer 25

Immediately report the incident to the appropriate protective services agency.

Question 26

A BCBA sends out a monthly newsletter to his clients. He includes a witty, general information and advice section in the hopes that the newsletter will be forwarded to potential clients. This is

Answer 26

Acceptable because the newsletter will be forwarded by his clients to their contacts, and does not involve in-person solicitation of services.