Unit 2 Flashcards
As a BCBA, Tom provides early intensive behavior analytic intervention
to young children with autism. He works with a family who has decided
to send their child to a program that is “eclectic” in nature, mixing ABA
interventions with other approaches. Tom is aware that non-intensive
ABA and eclectic programming have been shown to be ineffective.
Which Code element:
A. 2.01 Accepting Clients
B. 2.07 Maintaining Records
C. 2.09 Treatment/Intervention Efficacy
D. 2.10 Documenting Professional Work and Research
E. 3.03 Behavior-Analytic Assessment Consent
C. 2.09 Treatment/Intervention Efficacy s
◦ Restrictive =
movement or access
Restricted
by law or regulation
Aversive
defined by function NOT topography
Intrusiveness:
Restrictive = movement or access
◦ Restricted = by law or regulation
◦ Aversive = defined by function NOT topography
◦ Aversive
Code 3.03 Behavior-analytic assessment says that prior to conducting
an assessment, behavior analysts must explain to the client:
A. The procedures(s) to be used B. How the resulting information will be used C. Who will participate D. All of the above E. A and B but not C
D. All of the above
Behavior analysts may NOT receive or provide money, gifts, or other
enticements for professional referrals as long as the referrals include
multiple options and are made based on objective determination of the
client need and subsequent alignment with the repertoire of the referee
and that the extent of any relationship between the two parties is
disclosed to the client.
A. True
B. False
B. False
According to Code element 2.08 Disclosures, which of the following is a“valid purpose” for disclosing confidential information without the
consent of the client:
A. To protect the client or others from harm
B. To obtain appropriate professional consultations
C. To obtain payment for services
D. All of the above
E. A and B but not C
◦ Also to provide needed professional services to the client
D. All of the above
Code element 2.0 Behavior analysts’ responsibility to clients says
behavior analysts have a responsibility to operate in the best interest of
clients; the term client as used here is applicable to:
A. The individual person (service recipient) and the parent or guardian of the service recipient
B. An organizational representative
C. A public or private organization, a firm, or a corporation
D. Whomever behavior analysts provide services
E. A and B but not C
D. Whomever behavior analysts provide services
Code element 2.04 Third-party involvement in services says behavior
analysts put the client’s care above all others and, should the third party
make requirements for services that are contraindicated by the
behavior analyst’s recommendations, behavior analysts are obligated to
resolve such conflicts in the best interest of the client; if said conflict
cannot be resolved, that behavior analyst’s services to the client may be
discontinued following appropriate transition
A. True
B. False
A. True
While getting his Master’s degree in Behavior Analysis, Dan became
friends with a PsyD student he met on campus. Years later, the men
remained friends, and both have become professionals in their
respective fields of study. Recently, Dan’s psychologist friend offered to
give Dan $50 for every client he sends to him for testing.
Which Code element:
A. 2.08 Disclosures
B. 2.12 Contracts, Fees, and Financial Arrangements
C. 2.13 Accuracy in Billing Reports
D. 2.14 Referrals and Fees
E. 2.15 Interrupting or Discontinuing Services
D. 2.14 Referrals and Fees
Protect the confidentiality of those with whom we work or consult;
discuss confidentiality at the outset
Include only information germane to the purpose; discuss confidential
information only for appropriate purposes
Must not share any identifying information within social media contexts
This is related to which Code element:
A. 2.0 Behavior Analysts’ Responsibility to Clients
B. 2.02 Responsibility
C. 2.04 Third-party involvement in services
D. 2.05 Rights an prerogatives of clients
E. 2.06 Maintaining confidentiality
E. 2.06 Maintaining confidentiality
Behavior analysts accurately state the nature of the services provided,
the fees or charges, the identity of the provider, relevant outcomes, and
other required descriptive data
Which Code element:
A. 2.06 Maintaining Confidentiality B. 2.07 Maintaining Records C. 2.08 Disclosures D. 2.10 Documenting Professional Work and Research E. 2.11 Records and Data F. 2.12 Contracts, Fees, and Financial Arrangements G. 2.13 Accuracy in Billing Reports H. 2.14 Referrals and Fees
G. 2.13 Accuracy in Billing Reports
Tristen has been working as a behavior analyst for several years. She has remained close friends with a woman from her cohort in graduate
school. Over lunch one afternoon, Tristen describes the details of a
recent case in order to get her friend’s advice for handling this child’s
problem behavior.
Which Code element:
A. 3.03 Behavior-Analytic Assessment Consent
B. 3.04 Explaining Assessment Results
C. 3.05 Consent-Client Records
C. 3.05 Consent-Client Records
Code element 2.09 Treatment/intervention efficacy says that in those
instances where more than one scientifically supported treatment has
been established, additional factors may be considered in selecting
interventions, including, but not limited to:
A. Efficiency and cost-effectiveness B. Client preference C. Practitioner experience and training D. All of the above E. A and B but not C
D. All of the above
Also risks and side-effects of the interventions
