Unit 1

Question 1

Task 1-1

Answer 1

Solicit or otherwise influence clients only through the use of truthful and accurate representations of intervention efficacy and one’s professional competence in applied behavior analysis.

Question 2

Task 1-2

Answer 2

Practice within one’s limits of professional competence in applied behavior analysis, and obtain consultation, supervision, training, or make referrals as necessary.

Question 3

Task 1-3

Answer 3

Maintain competence by engaging in ongoing professional development activities.

Question 4

Task 1-4

Answer 4

Obtain informed consent within applicable legal and ethical standards.

Question 5

Task 1-5

Answer 5

Assist the client with identifying life style or systems change goals and targets for behavior change that are consistent with: a. the applied dimension of applied behavior analysis (Baer, Wolf, & Risley 1968). b. applicable laws. c.the ethical and professional standards of the profession of applied behavior analysis.

Question 6

Task 1-6

Answer 6

Initiate, continue, modify, or discontinue behavior analysis services only when the risk- benefit ratio of doing so is lower than the risk-benefit ratio for taking alternative actions.

Question 7

Task 1-7

Answer 7

Identify and reconcile contingencies that compromise the practitioner - client covenant, including relationships among the practitioner, the client and other parties

Question 8

Task 1-8

Answer 8

Use the most effective assessment and behavior change procedures within applicable ethical standards taking into consideration the guideline of minimal intrusiveness of the procedure to the client.

Question 9

Task 1-9

Answer 9

Protect confidentiality.

Question 10

Task 1-10

Answer 10

Truthfully and accurately represent one’s contributions and those of others to the practice, discipline and profession of applied behavior analysis.

Question 11

Task 1-11

Answer 11

Ensure that the dignity, health and safety of one’s client are fully protected at all times.

Question 12

Task 1-12

Answer 12

Give preference to assessment and intervention methods that have been scientifically validated, and use scientific methods to evaluate those that have not yet been scientifically validated.