Mod 14 Professional Relationships (Brodhead) Flashcards
When a BCBA is involved in interdisciplinary collaboration, what are some of the other professionals they might work with?
(Select all that apply)
psychologists
occupational therapists
speech-language pathologists
special educators
all of the above
The code of ethics states that “The behavior analyst should promote the application of behavioral principles in society by presenting a behavioral alternative to other procedures or methods.” Which of the following examples might be perceived as potentially NON-collaborative practices associated with strict adherence to this guideline?
(Select all that apply)
accepting other professional’s proposed treatment without close examination of methods
offering alternatives to another professional’s proposed treatment
questioning another professional’s proposed treatment
agreeing with methods used by other professionals even if they are not fully behavior analytic
offering alternatives to another professional’s proposed treatment
questioning another professional’s proposed treatment
Why should a BCBA have a systematic strategy when faced with non-behavioral treatment recommendations?
Our code of ethics requires that behavior analysts take data on other people’s behavior, to include other professionals.
Our code of ethics requires that behavior analysts maintain high standards of professional behavior of the professional organization.
Our code of ethics requires that behavior analysts seek legal advice to settle disputes between disciplines.
Our code of ethics requires that behavior analysts file claims against professionals who do not demonstrate behavior analytic decision-making.
Our code of ethics requires that behavior analysts maintain high standards of professional behavior of the professional organization.
When might a BCBA’s concerns about a proposed treatment be unwarranted?
(Select all that apply)
when a proposed treatment is ineffective
when the time spent in the intervention does not negatively impact other aspects of treatment
when the intervention is not costly for the client
when a proposed treatment is dangerous
when the time spent in the intervention does not negatively impact other aspects of treatment
when the intervention is not costly for the client
Which of the following assumptions should be made when a BCBA is utilizing this decision-making model?
(Select all that apply)
A non-behavioral colleague has proposed a non-behavioral treatment.
This decision-making model is understood by other professionals.
The BCBA has a role to evaluate and provide feedback for the non-behavioral treatment.
A BCBA should be adequately trained to provide services with an interdisciplinary team.
The BCBA has been given consent to analyze the non-behavioral treatment.
A non-behavioral colleague has proposed a non-behavioral treatment.
The BCBA has a role to evaluate and provide feedback for the non-behavioral treatment.
A BCBA should be adequately trained to provide services with an interdisciplinary team.
The BCBA has been given consent to analyze the non-behavioral treatment.
In accordance with the decision-making model, what are some of the questions a BCBA can ask in order to assess non-behavioral treatments?
(Select all that apply)
Should I reconsider the client’s safety?
Is the client’s safety at risk?
Who is ultimately responsible for this treatment if the child does not make progress?
Am I familiar with the proposed nonbehavioral treatment?
Can I identify a non-behavioral treatment?
Should I reconsider the client’s safety?
Is the client’s safety at risk?
Am I familiar with the proposed nonbehavioral treatment?
Can I identify a non-behavioral treatment?
According to the decision-making model, which of the following examples are possible compromises for a BCBA to accept a non-behavioral treatment proposal?
(Select all that apply)
It is inappropriate for a BCBA to be in agreement with non-behavioral methods.
Break down the individual components of the proposed method and translate them into behavioral principles.
Allow other professionals to use their terminology, if it can still demonstrate effective behavioral change.
Allow for non-behavioral treatments for some of the interventions as long as you get to require behavioral interventions for the remainder of the goals.
Break down the individual components of the proposed method and translate them into behavioral principles.
Allow other professionals to use their terminology, if it can still demonstrate effective behavioral change.
What are some considerations the BCBA should make if the non-behavioral treatment cannot be translated into behavioral principles?
(Select all that apply)
Consider if the proposed treatment negatively interferes with the goals of the client, and if not, then leave it alone.
Consider transferring the case to another BCBA who doesn’t mind the situation.
Consider addressing the concern if the treatment does negatively impact the client.
Consider resigning from the interdisciplinary team.
Consider if the proposed treatment negatively interferes with the goals of the client, and if not, then leave it alone.
Consider addressing the concern if the treatment does negatively impact the client.
What is the overall goal of the decision-making model?
to weigh the value of anticipated outcomes
to streamline methods across disciplines
to reconcile differences of professional opinion
to determine if a situation warrants raising concerns with a non-behavioral colleague
to determine if a situation warrants raising concerns with a non-behavioral colleague
What do the authors recommend as a valuable way to evaluate the effectiveness of the decision-making model?
Ask for anecdotal feedback from other BCBAs.
Conduct a case study analyzing use and results.
Consult with published research.
Administer a social validity survey to colleagues on the interdisciplinary team.
Administer a social validity survey to colleagues on the interdisciplinary team.
