Ethics and Compliance Flashcards

Behavior reduction procedures should only be implemented when:

Answer: Less restrictive alternatives have been tried or are contraindicated and informed consent is obtained

Restrictive procedures require exhausting less intrusive options, obtaining consent, and ongoing monitoring to justify continued use.

A BCABA discovers her organization's billing practices may be fraudulent. She should:

Answer: Report the concern through appropriate internal or external channels

The Ethics Code requires behavior analysts to take action when aware of fraudulent or unethical practices, including reporting to appropriate authorities.

Which of the following is a core dimension of applied behavior analysis that has ethical implications?

Answer: Effective — interventions must produce practical, meaningful behavior change

The seven dimensions of ABA (Baer, Wolf, & Risley, 1968) include 'effective,' which requires that interventions produce meaningful change to be ethically and scientifically justified.

A BCABA working with a culturally diverse family must:

Answer: Incorporate the family's cultural values and practices into treatment planning

Culturally responsive practice requires adapting assessment and intervention to respect and incorporate the client's cultural background and family values.

Behavior analysts have an obligation to engage in ongoing professional development because:

Answer: Science evolves and practitioners must stay current to provide competent care

Staying current with research and best practices is an ethical obligation to ensure clients receive competent, evidence-based services.

A BCaBA must obtain continuing education units (CEUs) to maintain certification primarily because:

Answer: Continuing education ensures practitioners remain current and competent in the evolving field

The BACB requires CEUs to ensure certificants engage in lifelong learning and maintain competence as evidence-based practices advance.