E07.01-7.02 and E08.01-8.06 Behavior Analysts' Ethical Responsibility to Colleagues & Public Statements Flashcards
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
Inappropriate because it involves in-person solicitation of business to people in circumstances that make them vulnerable to undue influence.
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
Advise the BCBA to use an alternative method and direct her to the Code, which states that BCBAs use only empirically validated procedures.
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
Must include references to these publications.
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
Jane Doe, BCBA
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.
This is not appropriate- the BCBA must report the incident to the appropriate authority.
Testimonials for use in published materials should come from
Former clients
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.
Limit what you reveal about the child to what is relevant to make your clinical point.
Behavior analysts; presentations to the public should
Advocate for Board certification as the standard of quality for behavior analysis.
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
Advises the parent to receive training in crisis management and restraint.
A BCBA is using marketing material that states… unit his contract with the advertising agency expires.
This is unacceptable. The behavior analyst is responsible for the statements he hires others to make on his behalf.
Dr. U. R. Kidding, BCBA, hosts an online… Dr. Kidding
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.
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
Remind the BCBA that according to the Code, behavior analysts do not abandon clients.
Which is an appropriate statement for an advertisement for behavior analytic services?
“RBTs and BCBAs will be working with your child!”
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
A violation of the Code and of copyright laws.
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
A disclaimer stating that RPT is no behavior analytic in nature an dis not covered by her BCBA credential.
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.
The dilemma could be resolved by consulting with qualified researchers and arriving at a consensus solution.
Testimonials
Should be identified as solicited or unsolicited.
A BCBA writes a book describing his behavior change methods. These are all standard behavioral intervention, he makes no reference to any research. This
May leave the impression that the author’s procedures are new and fails to credit research upon which his intervention methods are based.
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.
This is acceptable because it is commonly understood that classified ads are paid ads.
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
The dilemma could be resolved by consulting with qualified researchers and arriving at a consensus solution.
Which is a decepetive statement and should not be used in a public media presentation?
This approach eliminates willful behavior and virtually guarantees better grades.
A BCBA likes an image from a reputable stock photography website.. Is she acting ethically?
Yes, the BCBA complied with the terms of use to use the image in an advertisement.
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
Misleading and unethical because many behavior problems do not require professional intervention
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
Whose appearance is described by some as rat-like is called “rat-brat”
A BCBA is working with a 4 year old child that freely.. the BCBA should
Immediately report the incident to the appropriate protective services agency.
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
Acceptable because the newsletter will be forwarded by his clients to their contacts, and does not involve in-person solicitation of services.
