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Section 2
Introduction
Introduction
The Behavior Analyst Certification Board’s Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts is
a critical tool for your practice. In this activity, you will continue reviewing
practical applications of the Code in everyday practice.
The scenarios in this unit relate to Section 2 of the Ethics Code. As before, you
will see the results of your decisions, and also learn what section of the code
applies to the situation.
Remember to complete all scenarios.
Scenario 1
Scenario 1
I provide behavior analytic services to a family who is well known and
respected in our community. They are huge advocates for ABA services.
I'm new to this community, and I am still establishing my consulting business. It
would really help my reputation if I shared that I work with this prominent
family while presenting on the benefits of ABA. Success stories are always
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beneficial when spreading the good word of our field, right?
Question 1 of 1
Can I share information about who I'm serving
and the success we're having?
a. Yes.
Feedback:
Rationale
:
No, this is not a good approach. Ethics code 2.03 spells out the obligation
to keep client information confidential. And code 5.07 (which we will
discuss in a later unit) states that behavior analysts do not solicit or use
testimonials from current clients.
b. No.
Feedback:
Rationale
:
Ethics code 2.03 spells out the obligation to keep client information
confidential. And code 5.07 (which we will discuss in a later unit) states
that behavior analysts do not solicit or use testimonials from current
clients.
Your answer is b.
The correct answer is b.
Scenario 2
Scenario 2
Mindy is a BCBA in a clinical setting. She's had a really rough day. One of her
clients is going through an extinction burst, and they have had to use physical
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restraint several times to keep him, and everyone working with him, safe. She
calls her husband and tells him to meet her at the local pub after work. She just
needs to have a few drinks and vent about the case after such a long day.
Question 1 of 2
Is this appropriate?
a. No. Mindy should not share identifying information about clients with
anyone not directly involved in the case.
Feedback:
Rationale
:
Ethics code 2.03 covers this situation. While this job can be very
demanding and high-stress, BCBAs must still always remember
confidentiality, even with their spouses.
Also, you never know who might be listening to conversations. What if
someone at the pub knew the client?
b. Yes, if she keeps her voice down.
Feedback:
Rationale
:
This is not an appropriate choice for Mindy.
Mindy should not share information about her clients with her husband, or
discuss her work in a public place where others might hear. Review Ethics
code 2.03 for more information.
c. Yes, if she vents only at home instead of out in public.
Feedback:
Rationale
:
This is not an appropriate choice for Mindy. Mindy's husband does not
have a right to confidential information about Mindy's clients.
Review Ethics code 2.03 for more information.
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Your answer is a.
The correct answer is a.
Question 2 of 2
So what should Mindy do instead to deal with
her stressful day?
a. Vent to a trusted colleague who has permission to know about the client's
case.
Feedback:
Rationale
:
This is the best option. Not only can Mindy vent without fear of revealing
information to someone who is not entitled to it, she can also discuss her
frustrations and even get some ideas for how to proceed if the current plan
is not working.
b. Deal with it on her own. It's a hard job, but she knew what she was getting
into.
Feedback:
Rationale
:
This is not the best option. There are other ways to maintain confidentiality
yet still work through this stressful situation. For example, Mindy could
vent instead to other professionals who are directly involved in the case.
c. Quit. If she can't handle the job she should leave it to someone else who
can handle the stress better.
Feedback:
Rationale
:
This is not the best option. There are ways to maintain confidentiality yet
still work through this stressful situation.
For example, Mindy could vent to a colleague who has permission to know
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about the case. Not only can Mindy vent without fear of revealing
information to someone who is not entitled to it, she can also discuss her
frustrations and even get some ideas for how to proceed if the current plan
is not working.
Your answer is a.
The correct answer is a.
Scenario 3
Scenario 3
Ben is a BCaBA in a school system. His supervising BCBA, Erin, comes in to
offer supervision and consultation every two weeks.
One day, Ben is very excited to share the results with Erin on a functional
analysis he conducted a couple of days ago on a child engaging in SIB. The SIB
just kind of popped up out of nowhere, so Ben thought it would be best to act
quickly and identify the function before writing a behavior plan. Erin was
disappointed in Ben's actions.
Question 1 of 2
Why was Erin disappointed in Ben?
a. She should have been notified before the functional analysis was
conducted.
Feedback:
Rationale
:
It is true that Erin should have been notified before the FA was conducted,
but this is not why Erin is disappointed.
What else was wrong with Ben's actions? Was a medical consult done?
What about consent for the functional analysis? These steps should have
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come before a functional analysis. Ethics codes 2.09, 2.10, 2.11, 2.12, 2.13
address the proper sequence for Ben's actions.
b. She should have been the one to tell Ben what to do.
Feedback:
Rationale
:
This is not why Erin is disappointed. While Ben does need to be supervised
by a BCBA, he can still make recommendations and knows the client well
enough to have an idea of how to proceed.
What else was wrong with Ben's actions? Was a medical consult done?
What about consent for the functional analysis? These steps should have
come before a functional analysis. Ethics codes 2.09, 2.10, 2.11, 2.12, 2.13
address the proper sequence for Ben's actions.
c. Ben acted too quickly and skipped important steps.
Feedback:
Rationale
:
Ethics codes 2.09, 2.10, 2.11, 2.12, 2.13 address the proper sequence for
Ben's actions.
Your answer is c.
The correct answer is c.
Question 2 of 2
Given the sudden onset of SIB, what ethics
code explains the proper next step for Ben?
a. 2.13, Behavior analysts conduct current assessments prior to making
recommendations or developing behavior-change programs.
Feedback:
Rationale
:
This is not the correct section. It's true that behavior analysts should
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conduct assessments prior to making recommendations. However, the
sudden onset of SIB may have a medical or biological basis.
Therefore, Ben should recommend a medical consult in order to make sure
that there are no medical or biological variables at work before any other
action is taken.
b. 2.11, Behavior analysts must obtain the client's written approval of the
assessment procedures before implementing them.
Feedback:
Rationale
:
This is not the correct section. It's true that Ben should obtain written
approval of assessment procedures. However, the sudden onset of SIB
may suggest a medical or biological basis. Therefore, Ben should
recommend a medical consult to make sure that there are no medical or
biological variables at work before any other action is taken.
c. 2.12, Behavior analysts recommend seeking a medical consultation
considering medical needs.
Feedback:
Rationale
:
The sudden onset of SIB may have a medical or biological basis, and Ben
should recommend a medical consult to make sure that there are no
medical or biological variables at work before any other action is taken.
Your answer is c.
The correct answer is c.
Scenario 4
Scenario 4
John is a very busy BCBA who supervises a case of clients and staff. He has
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been working with an RBT, Juan, for the past four years. Juan has always
performed well and is one of the lead therapists.
One day, Juan comes to John asking for a behavior plan for scripting for one of
John's clients. John tells him he will have it to him by the end of the day.
Question 1 of 2
What is wrong in this scenario?
a. Nothing. Scripting can be very disruptive and Juan is the lead RBT. He
knows what the client needs.
Feedback:
Rationale
:
No, something is wrong with John's actions.
Consider: How does John know that the behavior plan is warranted? John
should ask for data that support the request for the plan. Refer to ethics
code 2.17 for more details.
b. John should observe the behavior before writing the plan.
Feedback:
Rationale
:
No, but something is wrong with John's actions.
Consider: How does John know objectively that the behavior plan is
warranted? John should ask for data that support the request for the plan.
Refer to ethics code 2.17 for more details.
c. John should ask for data that support the request for the plan.
Feedback:
Rationale
:
Data should be collected and graphically displayed to assess the scripting
behavior and identify if intervention is necessary. John also needs to
remember consent. Refer to ethics code 2.17 for more information.
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Your answer is c.
The correct answer is c.
Question 2 of 2
Ethically, how long does baseline data need to
be collected?
a. Two weeks.
Feedback:
Rationale
:
No, there is no set time to collect data. We need to let the data tell us when
and if it is appropriate to intervene.
Baseline data needs to be collected long enough to see some stability in
the data. Baseline gives us a lot of information on how we might predict
the behavior would continue if no intervention were implemented.
If baseline data shows too much variability, there are likely confounds
which need to be considered before beginning an intervention.
Additionally, sometimes baseline data will show us that the behavior may
not even warrant intervention yet.
b. One month.
Feedback:
Rationale
:
No, there is no set time to collect data. We need to let the data tell us when
and if it is appropriate to intervene.
Baseline data needs to be collected long enough to see some stability in
the data. Baseline gives us a lot of information on how we might predict
the behavior would continue if no intervention were implemented.
If baseline data shows too much variability, there are likely confounds
which need to be considered before beginning an intervention.
Additionally, sometimes baseline data will show us that the behavior may
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not even warrant intervention yet.
c. Depends on the situation.
Feedback:
Rationale
:
Baseline data needs to be collected long enough to see some stability in
the data. Baseline gives us a lot of information on how we might predict
the behavior would continue if no intervention were implemented.
If baseline data shows too much variability, there are likely confounds
which need to be considered before beginning an intervention.
Additionally, sometimes baseline data will show us that the behavior may
not even warrant intervention yet.
Your answer is c.
The correct answer is c.
Congratulations! You have
finished the quiz.
You answered 7
out of a possible 7 questions correctly.
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