Unit 2

Question 1

2.0 Behavior analysts’ responsibility to clients

Answer 1

Operate in the best interest of the client

Question 2

Only accept clients outside your area of expertise after training & supervision

Answer 2

2.01 Accepting Clients

Question 3

Create a hierarchy of responsibility to all parties involved & advocate for the primary (top) client

Answer 3

2.02 Responsibility

Question 4

Create consultations & cooperate with other professionals in the best interest of the client

Answer 4

2.03 Consultation

Question 5

Clarify roles & services with all parties, keep clients informed, resolve all conflicts in client’s best interest

Answer 5

2.04 Third Party Involvement

Question 6

Support clients’ rights, provide current credentials, inform of right to complain, obtain consent to record

Answer 6

2.05 Rights and Prerogatives of Clients

Question 7

Client information only discussed in professional settings& with those involved

Answer 7

2.06 Maintaining Confidentiality

Question 8

Follow the Code & the law when storing & disposing of client records

Answer 8

2.07 Maintaining Records

Question 9

Only provide confidential client information by consent or required by law

Answer 9

2.08 Disclosures

Question 10

Advocate for scientifically supported treatments & necessary services

Answer 10

2.09 Treatment/Intervention Efficiacy

Question 11

Document all work for later use or for use by other professionals

Answer 11

2.10 Documenting Professional Work and Research

Question 12

Retain records for at least 7 years & ensure they are updated for possible transition

Answer 12

2.11 Records and Data

Question 13

Signed contract of responsibilities of all parties (fees for services, billing arrangements, etc)

Answer 13

2.12 Contacts, Fees, and Financial Arrangements

Question 14

Provide accurate information of services, fees, service provider &relevant outcomes

Answer 14

2.13 Accuracy in Billing Reports

Question 15

Do not accept or give money for referrals & provide referral options to clients

Answer 15

2.14 Referrals and Fees

Question 16

Plan for unexpected interruptions &assist with transition of services

Answer 16

2.15 Interrupting or Discontinuing Services

Question 17

Service recipient gives explicit permission before any services are provided

Answer 17

Informed Consent

Question 18

3 elements of informed consent

Answer 18

Capacity Information Voluntariness

Question 19

Ability to express clear choice, make rational decisions & acquire knowledge

Answer 19

Capacity

Question 20

Informed of procedures, benefits/risks & right to withdraw consent

Answer 20

Information

Question 21

No coercion or duress in obtaining consent

Answer 21

Voluntariness

Question 22

The individual is the age of majority & has not been identified as incompetent

Answer 22

Legal Competence

Question 23

3 considerations for determining level of formality of consent

Answer 23

Risk Irreversibility Intrusiveness

Question 24

3 levels of formality consent

Answer 24

Implied Oral Written/recorded

Question 25

3.0 Assessing Behavior

Answer 25

Only conduct assessments based on the current research

Question 26

Select based on client needs/environmental variables& use for decision-making when creating BIP

Answer 26

3.01 Behavior-analytic Assessment

Question 27

Seek medical assistance (from a physician) for possible medical issue

Answer 27

3.02 Medical Consultation

Question 28

Explain assessment fully & obtain written consent to conduct

Answer 28

3.03 Behavior-analytic Assessment consent

Question 29

Explain assessment results in every-day language & avoid jargon

Answer 29

3.04 Explain Assessment Results

Question 30

Obtain written consent before giving & receiving client records for assessment purposes

Answer 30

3.05 Consent-client Records