Unit 7 Quiz

Question 1

As a BCBA, sometimes we train others (for example, teachers, parents, or paraprofessionals) to assist with implementing the prescribed interventions. Which of the following is an acceptable method for training parents?

Answer 1

Demonstrate the procedure, have the parents practice, provide feedback, have them try again, and so on, until they correctly implement the procedure.

Question 2

What should not be a consideration when considering the use of virtual supervision for a client?

Answer 2

Convenience for the behavior analyst

Question 3

Behavior analysts are responsible for being familiar with and upholding ethical guidelines for their own protection and for the protection of clients. It is also critical for behavior analysts to preserve and enhance the field and reputation of behavior analysis in general. There are several ways this can be accomplished by behavior analysts, including but not limited to:

Answer 3

All the above:

a. Promoting the field of behavior analysis to the public.
b. Monitoring and reporting others in the professional community who may misrepresent themselves as certified behavior analysts.
c. Participating in local, state, national, or international behavior analytic organizations and conferences.

Question 4

It is generally good practice to mind your own business. How does this recommendation apply to behavior analysts?

Answer 4

Behavior analysts should be concerned about the ethical conduct of colleagues who are behavior analysts or non-behavioral professionals.

Question 5

A behavior analyst may be concerned about a possible ethical violation by a colleague. When an informal resolution appears appropriate and intervening does not violate any confidentiality rights, the behavior analyst may approach the person as a trusted colleague, neutrally ask about the situation, discuss the relevant guidelines, and achieve an acceptable resolution. An exception to pursuing resolution in this manner is when the violation is:

Answer 5

An illegal act or abusive to a vulnerable client

Question 6

Which of the following is TRUE regarding the BACB ethical code element on responsibility to society?

Answer 6

Behavior analysts should not make public statements that may be construed as false or deceptive because of the omission of important information.

Question 7

The behavior analyst Joe just moved from Tennessee to California and is providing behavior analytic services as a sole provider. Joe would like to advertise his services in California. What would the BACB recommend Joe do to inform others of his services?

Answer 7

Describe the types of services he provides and his qualifications.

Question 8

In the preface to the Bailey and Burch (2011) text, Dr. Bailey raised important questions about ethical research, “How would I like to be treated if I was the subject in someone’s experiment?” or “How would I want my mother or sister to be treated?” The most likely response to these questions is:

Answer 8

All the above:

a. With kindness.
b. With compassion.
c. With respect.

Question 9

In some situations, it may be difficult to determine who the client really is. For example, clients may include the individuals receiving services, client-surrogates (for example, parents or guardians), schools, residential facilities, programs, agencies, business firms, or corporations. In human services, the ultimate question for identifying the primary client is

Answer 9

Who is the most vulnerable individual in the chain of services?

Question 10

What is it called when behavior analysts frequently speak about behavior analysis to others? This can be done through presentations, trainings, radio shows, or even just spreading the good word about behavior analysis.

Answer 10

Disseminating

Question 11

A BCBA is presenting on their research at a conference for behavior analysts. To show how the research sessions ran, the BCBA decides to show some video clips of the protocol used. What are some ethical considerations the BCBA should keep in mind?

Answer 11

Does the BCBA have consent to share the video of the research subjects in this capacity?

Question 12

What is one of the BACB’s rules for testimonials?

Answer 12

Testimonials may only come from former clients

Question 13

Behavior analysts do not implement non-behavior-analytic interventions. Which of the following is not behavior-analytic?

Answer 13

Sensory integration therapy

Question 14

Behavior analysts must obtain permission to use the materials of others. What does this include?

Answer 14

All the above:

a. Intellectual property.
b. Lectures.
c. Research abstracts.

Question 15

Behavior analysts who engage others to create or place public statements that promote their professional practice, products, or activities retain what?

Answer 15

Professional responsibility for such statements

Question 16

Behavior analysts make _________ efforts to prevent others whom they do not oversee from making deceptive statements concerning behavior analysts’ practices or professional or scientific activities.

Answer 16

Reasonable

Question 17

When conducting research, which of the following is not true?

Answer 17

Behavior analysts can conduct research in any area of behavior-analytic study

Question 18

What does IRB stand for?

Answer 18

Institutional review board

Question 19

Behavior analysts inform participants or their guardian or surrogate in _________ language about the nature of the research; that they are free to participate, to decline to participate, or to withdraw from the research at any time without penalty; about significant factors that may influence their willingness to participate; and answer any other questions participants may have about the research.

Answer 19

Understandable

Question 20

Which of the following may not be considered plagiarism?

Answer 20

Synthesizing articles read with proper citation

Question 21

A behavior analyst is working to get published on decreasing scripting behavior. They include all but one week of data in their research, as the omitted week has confounding variables which are difficult to explain. Is this an ethical violation?

Answer 21

Yes. Behavior analysts do not omit data which may alter interpretation of progress or results.

Question 22

What are some rights of a participant involved in a research study?

Answer 22

The participant may remove themselves from the study during the final days of research.

Question 23

When presenting research on behavior-analytic work at an ABAI conference, which is the best title to use in the program?

Answer 23

Rachel Torres, MA, BCBA

Question 24

What could be said about a BCBA’s use of social media?

Answer 24

One must be careful what is posted on any social media site, as it could be misconstrued.

Question 25

What may be considered a public statement?

Answer 25

All the above:

Publication of your resume, oral presentations, posting to social media