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Ethics and Compliance in Behavior Analysis Flashcards

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  1. The BACB Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts requires that BCaBAs operate under the supervision of:

    Answer: A Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

    BCaBAs must work under the supervision of a BCBA or BCBA-D as required by the BACB Ethics Code and credentialing standards.

  2. When a client's goals and a caregiver's preferences conflict, a BCABA should:

    Answer: Advocate for the client's best interests and consult the supervising BCBA

    The BACB Ethics Code requires practitioners to prioritize client welfare and consult supervisors when conflicts arise between client and caregiver interests.

  3. Informed consent in ABA services requires that clients or guardians are provided:

    Answer: Written information about goals, procedures, risks, and the right to withdraw

    Informed consent must be obtained before services begin and must include comprehensive information about the nature of services, alternatives, and the right to refuse.

  4. Confidentiality in ABA practice means that practitioners:

    Answer: Protect client information and disclose only with consent or legal mandate

    Practitioners must protect the privacy of client information and only disclose it with proper authorization or when required by law.

  5. The BACB Ethics Code requires practitioners to use the _______ effective procedure to achieve therapeutic goals.

    Answer: Least restrictive

    Practitioners must select the least restrictive, least intrusive interventions that are likely to achieve the behavior-change goal.

  6. A dual relationship in behavior analysis occurs when a practitioner:

    Answer: Has both a professional and a personal relationship with a client

    Dual relationships arise when a professional relationship overlaps with a personal, social, or financial relationship, creating a risk of bias or exploitation.