Ethics and Compliance Flashcards
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Confidentiality in ABA practice requires that client information:
Answer: Is protected from unauthorized disclosure unless legally required or consented to
Practitioners must protect client privacy and only disclose information with client consent, legal mandate, or to prevent serious harm.
When a BCABA disagrees with a supervisor's treatment recommendation, the MOST ethical first step is to:
Answer: Discuss the concern directly with the supervisor
Ethical practice includes voicing professional disagreements through appropriate channels, starting with direct, respectful communication with the supervisor.
Mandatory reporting laws require BCaBAs to report:
Answer: Suspected abuse or neglect of clients regardless of who committed it
Mandatory reporters must report any reasonable suspicion of child or vulnerable adult abuse or neglect to the appropriate authorities, regardless of the perpetrator.
The BACB requires behavior analysts to base practice on:
Answer: Scientific knowledge and empirically supported procedures
The Ethics Code mandates reliance on the science of behavior and evidence-based practices to serve client welfare.
A BCABA is asked to implement a punishment procedure she believes is not medically necessary. She should FIRST:
Answer: Discuss her concerns with her supervising BCBA
When a practitioner has ethical concerns about a procedure, the appropriate first step is raising those concerns with the supervisor before taking unilateral action.
The BACB Ethics Code applies to behavior analysts in which contexts?
Answer: All professional activities, including public statements and research
The Ethics Code governs all professional activities, including supervision, training, research, public statements, and client services.