BACB Ethical Standards Flashcards
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A BCBA is working with a client whose goals have been mostly achieved. The client's family wants to continue services indefinitely as a precaution. What should the BCBA do?
Answer: Discuss transition and discontinuation planning with the family and explain when services are no longer needed
The BACB Ethics Code requires BCBAs to discontinue services when they are no longer needed and to plan for transitions appropriately.
A BCBA discovers that a colleague is misrepresenting data in progress reports. Under BACB ethics, what is the BCBA's primary obligation?
Answer: Report the concern through appropriate channels, such as the BACB or a supervisor
BCBAs have an obligation to report ethical violations by colleagues to protect clients and the integrity of the profession.
When a BCBA is asked to provide services outside their area of competence, which action aligns with BACB ethical standards?
Answer: Decline the services or seek supervision/training before proceeding
BCBAs must only provide services within their demonstrated competence and seek training or refer out otherwise.
A BCBA maintains a social media profile and a client's parent sends a friend request. According to BACB ethical standards, what is the most appropriate response?
Answer: Decline and explain the professional boundary to the parent
BCBAs must maintain professional boundaries and avoid dual relationships, including social media connections with clients' families.
Which scenario best illustrates a conflict of interest that a BCBA must disclose under the BACB Ethics Code?
Answer: A BCBA refers a client to a clinic in which the BCBA holds a financial interest
Financial interests in referred services create a conflict of interest that must be disclosed to clients and stakeholders.
Under BACB ethics, how must a BCBA handle a situation where a client's legal guardian and the treating physician disagree about the treatment plan?
Answer: Work collaboratively with all parties to resolve the disagreement in the client's best interest
BCBAs must collaborate with relevant stakeholders and prioritize the client's welfare when resolving disagreements.
A BCBA uses punishment-based procedures. According to BACB ethical standards, what is required before implementing such procedures?
Answer: Positive approaches must be considered first and proper consent obtained
BCBAs must exhaust or consider positive approaches and obtain informed consent before using punishment-based procedures.