Test 5 Flashcards
What is risk?
Risk is exposure to injury, loss or danger.
What is volatility?
a behavior that might lead to more harm when treated.
What is a risk-benefit analysis?
weighing risks and benefits of txt and no txt
What is the risk associated with more severe or intense problem behaviors?
greater risk of failure of the plan/injury
What is the risk regarding mediators?
not running the protocols properly
What must mediators be?
well trained
How does the setting increase risk?
could be dangers in the setting such as drugs or too many people
How does competence relate to risk?
if BA is not competent or BI is untrained things can go wrong
You are consulting to a group home. The participant is aggressive and often throws
items, ie. Shoes, books, plates, glasses, magazines, etc. You have decided to use a DRO
procedure where if the person does not aggress for 5 minutes, they will earn their chosen
reinforcer. What risks should be discussed?
failure
escalation
risk of doing nothing
What is meant by “buy-in”?
implementers not only agree with it but they will do everything possible to ensure it is implemented accurately
What is meant by personal liability?
can you be sued for mistakes?
What are the 5 benefits of behavioral treatment?
behavior improved environment improved caregivers feel empowered peers change liability reduced (less risk of major problems)
What are the benefits for the BCBA and the field?
relief/confidence
reduced liability to BA
Possible contribution to body of knowledge
What is the general rule in providing the ethics message?
be as good of a communicator as you are a BA
What are the parts of being an effective communicator of the ethical message?
1: identify something that is not quite right
2: know what to say and how to say it
What is the first component of a Declaration of Professional services. (CH18)
Credentials/ areas of expertise
How often should your declaration of expertise be updated?
every year
Why do you list “what I do and how I work”?
so people know we don’t cure and how we work
Why list client responsibilities
We need and expect their full cooperation and their total honesty in dealing with us.
what should be done about gifts from clients?
no - dual relationships, compromise of professional judgement
what is the tarasoff case
a case in which the Supreme Court of California held that mental health professionals have a duty to protect individuals who are being threatened with bodily harm by a patient. The original 1974 decision mandated warning the threatened individual, but a 1976 rehearing of the case by the California Supreme Court called for a “duty to protect” the intended victim. The professional may discharge the duty in several ways, including notifying police, warning the intended victim, and/or taking other reasonable steps to protect the threatened individual.
if you suspect abuse what should you do
report it to police or child protective services
what is hippa
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
what guidelines are suggested for choosing a setting or company
consider ethics (dont go to a company that lures you in to meet some criterea)