BACB Ethical Standards Flashcards
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A BCBA publishes a case study about a client. Which ethical requirement must be satisfied before publication?
Answer: Written informed consent must be obtained from the client or guardian prior to publication
Publishing case information requires the informed written consent of the client or their legal guardian.
A BCBA working in a school setting is asked by a teacher to share a student's behavior intervention plan with other staff not involved in the student's program. What should the BCBA do?
Answer: Share only with staff who have a legitimate educational need and ensure proper consent is in place
Confidential client information may only be shared with those who have a legitimate need and appropriate authorization.
A BCBA is asked to develop a toilet training program for an adult client with intellectual disabilities. The BCBA has only worked with young children. What is ethically required?
Answer: Seek supervision or training specific to adult populations before or while providing services
Serving new populations requires that BCBAs gain adequate training or supervision to ensure competent service delivery.
Under BACB ethical standards, a BCBA discovers that the behavior intervention strategies they have been using are no longer supported by current research. What must they do?
Answer: Update their practices to reflect the current evidence base
BCBAs must keep current with the scientific literature and update their practices when evidence no longer supports current methods.
A BCBA is offering a workshop and plans to use a copyrighted data collection tool without permission. Which BACB ethical principle is at risk?
Answer: Professional and scientific integrity, including compliance with intellectual property laws
BCBAs must adhere to copyright laws as part of their commitment to professional integrity and compliance with legal standards.
A BCBA working in a home setting notices signs of possible child abuse. What does the BACB Ethics Code require?
Answer: Report suspected abuse to the appropriate authorities as required by mandatory reporting laws
BCBAs are mandatory reporters in most jurisdictions and must report suspected abuse regardless of confidentiality concerns.
A BCBA is asked to provide a written testimonial for a colleague's private practice website. According to BACB ethical standards, what consideration is most important?
Answer: The BCBA may provide a factual, accurate statement but must avoid misleading claims or exploitation of professional relationships
BCBAs may provide professional endorsements but must ensure accuracy and avoid statements that could mislead the public.