Ethics and Compliance in Behavior Analysis Flashcards

Mandatory reporting laws require ABA practitioners to report:

Answer: Suspected abuse or neglect of clients to the appropriate authorities

ABA practitioners are mandated reporters who must notify child protective services or adult protective services when they suspect abuse or neglect.

Scope of competence in ABA requires that practitioners:

Answer: Only provide services within their area of training and expertise

The BACB Ethics Code requires practitioners to provide services only in areas where they have demonstrated competence through education, training, and supervised experience.

When a BCABA disagrees with a supervisor's treatment recommendation, the ethical course of action is to:

Answer: Voice concerns professionally to the supervisor and document if unresolved

BCaBAs should express disagreement through appropriate channels and document concerns, escalating to higher authorities only if the issue remains unresolved and involves ethical violations.

Behavior analysts must obtain _______ before sharing client videos or identifiable data in training or presentations.

Answer: Written informed consent from the client or guardian

Written consent must be obtained before using identifiable client materials for any purpose beyond direct service delivery, including training and presentations.

The BACB Ethics Code standard regarding 'multiple relationships' primarily seeks to prevent:

Answer: Exploitation and impaired objectivity due to overlapping roles

The prohibition on multiple relationships protects clients from exploitation and ensures practitioners maintain objectivity when delivering services.

Behavior analysts are required by the BACB to report which of the following to the BACB?

Answer: Criminal convictions and specific regulatory sanctions

The BACB requires certificants to self-report criminal convictions and sanctions from professional regulatory bodies within a specified time frame.