Unit 2 Quiz

Question 1

What are characteristics of a defined relationship?

Answer 1

Specified duties and responsibilities, description of wages, a written or verbal contract.

Question 2

Which of the following would be considered a complex ethical case?
A. A parent is insisting on giving the therapist a Christmas present.
B. A therapist under the BCBA’s supervision is engaging in a sexual relationship with a client.
C. Parents are seeking guidance on using a reinforcement-based food program.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

At what level of complexity does a BCBA need to be involved?

Answer 3

Level 2

Question 4

What are some dimensions of a Level 6 ethics case?

Answer 4

Significant physical or psychological harm, serious violation of ethics code and client’s rights.

Question 5

What are some factors that could increase the complexity of a case?

Answer 5

Experience of the behavior analyst, multiple players involved, and the details of the situation.

Question 6

At what level can a RBT handle an ethics case independently?

Answer 6

None, Level 1 starts with a BCaBA.

Question 7

At what level of complexity is physical or psychological harm a possible concern?

Answer 7

Level 2

Question 8

What professional skills are needed to implement ethics strategies effectively?

Answer 8

Assertiveness, critical thinking, handling difficult people.

Question 9

Ethics comes from what Greek work meaning moral character?

Answer 9

Ethos.

Question 10

How frequently is it recommended that behavior analysts working in organization hold meetings to discuss ethics cases that arise and make sure they are handled appropriately?

Answer 10

Monthly.

Question 11

Dr. Bailey suggests that Level 1 complexity cases should be handled by individuals who have at least a _.

Answer 11

BCaBA certification.

Question 12

Dr. Bailey suggests that Level 6 complexity cases should be handled by individuals who have at least _.

Answer 12

BCBA-D certification.

Question 13

The players that must be considered when analyzing a complex ethics case include_.

Answer 13

The behavior analyst, the client, and the supervisor.

Question 14

At which level of complexity is the behavior analyst not able to resolve an issue alone?

Answer 14

Level 4.

Question 15

What do Bailey and Burch call “a thoughtful and strategic analysis of what to do in the event that your first action was unsuccessful”?

Answer 15

A contingency plan.

Question 16

In the seven step model, risk to whom should be considered?

Answer 16

The client, the behavior analyst, and others.

Question 17

What is the key part of the Evaluation process in the seven step model?

Answer 17

Keeping detailed records of the incident for review in future similar cases and for possible legal action which may be taken.

Question 18

How are the core ethical principles different from the ethical code elements?

Answer 18

The core ethical principles are basic moral principles, whereas the ethical code elements are broken down into much more specific areas of ethical practice in our field.

Question 19

What does Dr. Bailey refer to as the clout factor?

Answer 19

The influence of position, power, and authority to make things happen.

Question 20

What can be considered a gift in relation to the BACB ethical codes?

Answer 20

A bottle of water given to the therapist by the parent in a home therapy sessions, a baby gift from a family for their BCBA who is expecting a child, a bubble machine given to a client by a BCBA for their fourth birthday.

Question 21

What is suggested to avoid in general once one becomes certified through the BACB, or even after any professional training in behavior analysis?

Answer 21

Giving behavior analytic advice.

Question 22

Which one of the following is not one of the six listed "Everyday Ethical Challenges for Average Citizens and Behavior Analysts" in the Bailey and Burch text?
A. Responsibility
B. Pursuit of excellence
C. Gossip
D. White Lies

Answer 22

Pursuit of excellence.

Question 23

Exchanging gifts creates a ___ relationship. The client and the behavior analyst now become friends, and the BCBA is expected to return the favor at the right time.

Answer 23

Dual-role.

Question 24

Gossip, no matter how small is to be avoided. What is considered gossip?

Answer 24

Sharing info about a client you serve with a coworker during office hours, sharing info about a client you serve with a coworker when out for dinner, giving an update on a client to a family friend who knows said client.

Question 25

A client states they are having difficultly making ends meet and cannot buy groceries for the week. What should you do?

Answer 25

Provide a list of local resources for people in need.