Test 2 CH7

Question 1

What did Wyatt vs Stickney do for persons in institutions?

Answer 1

put behavior analysts on notice that a paradigm shift had occurred: right to treatment

Question 2

What type of behavioral programs were written by “behavioral specialists”?

Answer 2

Programs to benefit staff (e.g. punishment for incontinence)

Question 3

What is the relationship of a behavior analyst and a client in a two party agreement?

Answer 3

client hires the analyst, and can fire the analyst if unsatisfied, built in checks and balances

Question 4

What is the relationship of a behavior analyst and a client in a third party agreement?

Answer 4

analyst presumably has to make the third party happy to keep job

Question 5

What rights did the blue ribbon task force reach consensus about?

Answer 5

clients had a right to a “therapeutic environment” where their personal welfare would be of paramount importance and where they had a right to treatment by a “competent behavior analyst” who would conduct a behavioral assessment, teach functional skills, and evaluate the treatments.

Question 6

What is the behavior analyst’s responsibility to the client?

Answer 6

to operate in the best interest of the client

Question 7

How is client defined?

Answer 7

broadly applicable to whomever the behavior analyst provides services whether an individual person (service recipient), parent or guardian of a service recipient, an institutional representative, a public or private agency, a firm or corporation. (the person for whom you are providing services) primary clients are those who cannot advocate for themselves

Question 8

What is the rule regarding accepting clients?

Answer 8

only accept clients that are commensurate with education, training, and experience. seek help if working with someone outside of expertise

Question 9

Who are you responsible to?

Answer 9

all parties affected by behavioral services

Question 10

What is the behavior analyst’s responsibility to third parties?

Answer 10

clarify nature of the relationship with each party at the outset.

Question 11

What is the guiding principle regarding individual rights?

Answer 11

support indivudal rights under the law
provide credentials upon request
permission to record sessions
inform clients of their rights and how to complain

Question 12

How do permission and consent impact electronic recording?

Answer 12

you need consent for each specific use (dont use at a conference if video was taken for data)

Question 13

What is meant by confidentiality?

Answer 13

do not share data or information regarding any client

Question 14

When should the limits of confidentiality be discussed?

Answer 14

at outset

Question 15

What is the right to privacy?

Answer 15

clients right to have information kept private. Honored by only including relevant information

Question 16

What is does HIPAA do?

Answer 16

Health insurance portability and accountability act, regulates privacy of records

Question 17

What conditions must be met to maintain records?

Answer 17

federal/state law and corporate policy

Question 18

Under what 2 conditions may confidential information be disclosed?

Answer 18

as mandated by law, or where permitted by law for a valid purpose

Question 19

What are the behavior analysts responsibilities regarding treatment efficacy?

Answer 19

only recommend scientifically supported most effective treatment procedures

Question 20

What are the rules for documenting professional and scientific work?

Answer 20

xYou must maintain written records of your work product so that at some later time other professionals may use the documentation to assist your client and to ensure accountability. Keep your raw data sheets, spreadsheets, and written summaries and reports in a secure location as required by law.

Question 21

When submitting data to professional conferences or publications, what must be documented?

Answer 21

irb approval

institutional requirements

Question 22

As soon as you establish a professional relationship with a client, what must be done?

Answer 22

reach an agreement specifying compensation and billing arrangements

Question 23

What is a Declaration of Professional Services?

Answer 23

terms of consultation with regard to specific requirements for providing services and the responsibilities of all parties

Question 24

Is it permissible to accept referral fees?

Answer 24

yes but, it puts your reputation at risk and must be disclosed immediately to the client

Question 25

Under what 3 conditions may you terminate a professional relationship?

Answer 25

client no longer needs service, is not benefiting, or is being harmed

Question 26

When terminating a professional relationship, what must you do?

Answer 26

discusses the client’s views and needs, provides appropriate pre-termination services, suggests alternative service providers as appropriate, and takes other reasonable steps to facilitate transfer of responsibility to another provider if the client needs one immediately.