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1.0 Responsible Conduct of a Behavior Analyst. - correct answer The behavior analyst maintains the high standards of professional behavior of the professional organization. 1.01 Reliance on Scientific Knowledge. RBT - correct answer Behavior analysts rely on scientifically and professionally derived knowledge when making scientific or professional judgments in human service provision, or when engaging in scholarly or professional endeavors. 1.02A Competence. RBT - correct answer (a) Behavior analysts provide services, teach, and conduct research only within the boundaries of their competence, based on their education, training, supervised experience, or appropriate professional experience. 1.02B Competence. RBT - correct answer (b) Behavior analysts provide services, teach, or conduct research in new areas or involving new techniques only after first undertaking appropriate study, training, supervision, and/or consultation from persons who are competent in those areas or techniques. 1.03 Professional Development. RBT - correct answer Behavior analysts who engage in assessment, therapy, teaching, research, organizational consulting, or other professional activities maintain a reasonable level of awareness of current scientific and professional information in their fields of activity, and undertake ongoing efforts to maintain competence in the skills they use by reading the appropriate literature, attending conferences and conventions, participating in workshops, and/or obtaining Behavior Analyst Certification Board certification. 1.04A Integrity. RBT - correct answer (a) Behavior analysts are truthful and honest. They arrange the environment to promote truthfulness & honesty in others 1.04D Integrity. RBT - correct answer (d) The behavior analyst's behavior conforms to the legal and moral codes of the social and professional
1.04C Integrity. RBT - correct answer (c) The behavior analysts follow through on obligations ans contractual and professional commitments with high quality of work and refrain from making professional commitments they cannot keep 1.04B Integrity. RBT - correct answer (b) Behavior analysts do not implement contingencies that would cause others to engage in fraudulent , unethical or illegal conduct 1.05A Professional and Scientific Relationships. RBT - correct answer (a) Behavior analysts provide behavioral diagnostic, therapeutic, teaching, research, supervisory, consultative, or other behavior analytic services only in the context of a defined, remunerated professional or scientific relationship or role. 1.05B Professional and Scientific Relationships. RBT - correct answer (b) When behavior analysts provide assessment, evaluation, treatment, counseling, supervision, teaching, consultation, research, or other behavior analytic services to an individual, a group, or an organization, they use language that is fully understandable to the recipient of those services. They provide appropriate information prior to service delivery about the nature of such services and appropriate information later about results and conclusions. 1.05C Professional and Scientific Relationships. RBT - correct answer (c) Where differences of age, gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, language, or socioeconomic status significantly affect behavior analysts' work concerning particular individuals or groups, behavior analysts obtain the training, experience, consultation, or supervision necessary to ensure the competence of their services, or they make appropriate referrals. 1.05D Professional and Scientific Relationships. RBT - correct answer (d) In their work-related activities, behavior analysts do not engage in discrimination against individuals or groups based on age, gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, socioeconomic status, or any basis proscribed by law. 1.05E Professional and Scientific Relationships. RBT - correct answer (e) Behavior analysts do not knowingly engage in behavior that is harassing or demeaning to persons with whom they interact in their work based on factors such as those persons' age, gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, language, or socioeconomic status, in accordance with law.
1.07C Exploitative Relationships - correct answer (c) Behavior analysts refrain from any sexual relationships with clients, students, or supervisees, for at least 2 years after the date the professional relationship has formally ended. 2.01 Accepting Clients. - correct answer The behavior analyst accepts as clients only those individuals or entities (agencies, firms, etc.) whose behavior problems or requested service are commensurate with the behavior analyst's education, training, and experience. In lieu of these conditions, the behavior analyst must function under the supervision of or in consultation with a behavior analyst whose credentials permit working with such behavior problems or services. 2.02 Responsibility. RBT - correct answer The behavior analyst's responsibility is to all parties affected by behavioral services. When multiple parties, a hierarchy must be decided 2.03A Consultation. - correct answer (a) Behavior analysts arrange for appropriate consultations and referrals based principally on the best interests of their clients, with appropriate consent, and subject to other relevant considerations, including applicable law and contractual obligations. 2.03B Consultation. - correct answer (b) When indicated and professionally appropriate, behavior analysts cooperate with other professionals in order to serve their clients effectively and appropriately. Behavior analysts recognize that other professions have ethical codes that may differ in their specific requirements from these Guidelines. 2.04A Third-Party Involvement for Services. - correct answer (a) When a behavior analyst agrees to provide services to a person or entity at the request of a third party, the behavior analyst clarifies to the extent feasible, at the outset of the service, the nature of the relationship with each party. This clarification includes the role of the behavior analyst (such as therapist, organizational consultant, or expert witness), the probable uses of the services provided or the information obtained, and the fact that there may be limits to confidentiality. 2.04B Third-Party Involvement for Services. - correct answer (b) If there is a foreseeable risk of the behavior analyst being called upon to perform conflicting roles because of the involvement of a third party, the behavior analyst clarifies the nature and direction of his or her responsibilities, keeps all parties appropriately informed as matters develop, and resolves the situation in accordance with these Guidelines.
2.05A Rights and Prerogatives of Clients. RBT - correct answer (a) The behavior analyst supports individual rights under the law. 2.05B Rights and Prerogatives of Clients. RBT - correct answer (b) The client must be provided on request an accurate, current set of the behavior analyst's credentials. 2.05C Rights and Prerogatives of Clients. RBT - correct answer (c) Permission for electronic recording of interviews and service delivery sessions is secured from clients and relevant staff of all other settings. Consent for different uses must be obtained specifically and separately. 2.05D Rights and Prerogatives of Clients. RBT - correct answer (d) Clients must be informed of their rights, and about procedures to complain about professional practices of the behavior analyst. 2.05E Rights and Prerogatives of Clients. RBT - correct answer (e) The behavior analyst complies with all requirements for criminal background checks. 2.06A Maintaining Confidentiality. RBT - correct answer (a) Behavior analysts have a primary obligation and take reasonable precautions to respect the confidentiality of those with whom they work or consult, recognizing that confidentiality may be established by law, institutional rules, or professional or scientific relationships. 2.06B Maintaining Confidentiality. RBT - correct answer (b) Behavior analysts discuss confidentiality at the outset of the relationship and thereafter as new circumstances may warrant. 2.06C Maintaining Confidentiality. RBT - correct answer (c) In order to minimize intrusions on privacy, behavior analysts include only information germane to the purpose for which the communication is made in written and oral reports, consultations, and the like. 2.06D Maintaining Confidentiality. RBT - correct answer (d) Behavior analysts discuss confidential information obtained in clinical or consulting relationships, or evaluative data concerning patients, individual or organizational clients, students,
2.09C Treatment/Intervention Efficacy. - correct answer (c) In those instances where more than one scientifically supported treatment has been established, additional factors may be considered in selecting interventions, including, but not limited to, efficiency and cost-effectiveness, risks and side-effects of the interventions, client preference, and practitioner experience and training. 2.10A Documenting Professional and Scientific Work. - correct answer (a) Behavior analysts appropriately document their professional and scientific work in order to facilitate provision of services later by them or by other professionals, to ensure accountability, and to meet other requirements of institutions or the law. 2.10B Documenting Professional and Scientific Work. RBT - correct answer (b) Behavior analysts have a responsibility to create and maintain documentation in the kind of detail and quality that would be consistent with best practices & the law 2.11B Records and Data - correct answer (b) Behavior analysts must retain records & data for at least 7 years and as otherwise required by law 2.11A Records and Data. RBT - correct answer (a) Behavior analysts create, maintain, disseminate, store, retain, and dispose of records and data relating to their research, practice, and other work in accordance with applicable laws or regulations and corporate policy and in a manner that permits compliance with the requirements of these Guidelines. 2.12B Contracts, Fees, and Financial Arrangements - correct answer (b) As early as is feasible in a professional or scientific relationship, the behavior analyst and the client or other appropriate recipient of behavior analytic services reach an agreement specifying compensation and billing arrangements. 2.12C Contract, Fees, and Financial Arrangements - correct answer (c) Behavior analysts' fee practices are consistent with law and behavior analysts do not misrepresent their fees. If limitations to services can be anticipated because of limitations in financing, this is discussed with the patient, client, or other appropriate recipient of services as early as is feasible. 2.12A Contract, Fees, and Financial Arrangements - correct answer (a) Prior to the implementation of services the behavior analyst will ensure that there is in place a
signed contract outlining the responsibilities of all parties, the scope of behavior- analytic services to be provided and behavior analyst's obligations under the Code 2.13 Accuracy in Billing Reports. - correct answer Behavior analysts accurately state the nature of the research or service provided, the fees or charges, and where applicable, the identity of the provider, the findings, and other required descriptive data. 2.14 Referrals and Fees. - correct answer Behavior analysts must not receive or provide money, gifts, or other enticements fro any professional referrals. Referrals should include multiple options and be made on objective determination of the client needs and subsequent alignment with the repertoire of the referee. When providing or recieving a referral, must be disclosed to client 2.15B Interrupting or Discontinuing Services. - correct answer (b) Behavior analysts make reasonable efforts to plan for facilitating care in the event that behavior analytic services are interrupted by factors such as the behavior analyst's illness, impending death, unavailability, or relocation or by the client's relocation or financial limitations. 2.15C Interrupting or Discontinuing Services. - correct answer (c) When entering into employment or contractual relationships, behavior analysts provide for orderly and appropriate resolution of responsibility for client care in the event that the employment or contractual relationship ends, with paramount consideration given to the welfare of the client. 2.15D Interrupting or Discontinuing Services. - correct answer (d) Behavior analysts terminate a professional relationship when it becomes reasonably clear that the client no longer needs the service, is not benefiting, or is being harmed by continued service. 2.15E Interrupting or Discontinuing Services. - correct answer (e) Behavior analysts do not abandon clients. Prior to discontinuation for whatever reason, except where precluded by the client's conduct, the behavior analyst discusses the client's views and needs, provides appropriate pre-termination services, suggests alternative service providers as appropriate, and takes other reasonable steps to facilitate transfer of responsibility to another provider if the client needs one immediately.
of the client or participant (e.g., cigarettes, sugar or fat-laden food), or that may require undesirably marked deprivation procedures as motivating operations. 4.09 Least Restrictive Procedures. - correct answer The behavior analyst reviews and appraises the restrictiveness of alternative interventions and always recommends the least restrictive procedures likely to be effective in dealing with a behavior problem. 4.11A Discontinuing Behavior-Change Programs and Behavior-Analytic Services - correct answer (a)The behavior analyst establishes understandable and objective (i.e., measurable) criteria for the termination of the program and describes them to the client or client-surrogate. 4.11B Discontinuing Behavior-Change Programs and Behavior-Analytic Services - correct answer (b)The behavior analyst terminates the relationship with the client when the established criteria for termination are attained, as in when a series of planned or revised intervention goals has been completed. 5.0 The Behavior Analyst As Supervisor. - correct answer When Behavior analysts act as a supervisor, they must take full responsibility for all facets of this undertaking. 5.01 Supervisory Competence - correct answer Behavior analysts supervise only within their areas of defined competence 5.02 Supervisory Volume - correct answer Behavior analysts take on only a volume of supervisory activity that is commensurate with their ability to be effective. 5.03A Supervisory Delegation - correct answer The behavior analyst delegate to their supervisees only the responsibilities that such persons can be reasonably be expected to perform competently, ethically, and safely. 5.04 Designing Effective Supervision and Training - correct answer The behavior analyst ensure that supervision are behavior-analystic in content, effectively and ethically designed, and meet the requirements for licensure, certification or other defined goals.
5.05 Communications of Supervision Conditions - correct answer The behavior analyst provides a clear written description of the purpose, requirements and evaluation criteria conditions, and terms of supervision prior to the onset of the supervision. 5.06A Providing Feedback to Supervisees. - correct answer The behavior analyst design feedback and reinforcement systems in a way that improves supervise performance. 5.07 Evaluating the effects of Supervison - correct answer The behavior analyst design systems for obtaining ongoing evaluation of their own supervision activities 5.06B Providing Feedback to Supervisees - correct answer The behavior analyst provide documented, timely feedback regarding the performance of a supervisee on an ongoing basis. 3.01A Behavior- Analytic Assessment - correct answer The behavior analyst conducts current assessments prior to making recommendations or developing behavior-change programs. The types of assessment used is determined by clients' needs and consent, environmental parameters and other contextual variables. When a behavior analysts are developing a behavior-reduction program, they must first conduct a functional assessment. 3.01B Behavior- Analytic Assessment - correct answer The behavior analysts have an obligation to collect and graphically display data, using behavior-analytic conventions, in a manner that allows for decisions and recommendations for behavior-change program development. 3.03A Behavior-Analytic Assessment Consent - correct answer Prior to conducting an assessment, behavior analysts must explain to the client the procedure(s) to be used, who will participate, and how the resulting information will be used. 6.0 The Behavior Analyst's Ethical Responsibility to the Profession of Behavior Analysis. - correct answer The behavior analyst has an obligation to the science and profession of behavior analysis.
8.03D Statements by Others. RBT - correct answer (d) A paid advertisement relating to the behavior analyst's activities must be identified as such, unless it is already apparent from the context. 8.01A Avoiding False or Deceptive Statements. RBT - correct answer Behavior analysts do not make public statements that are false, deceptive, misleading, or fraudulent, either because of what they state, convey, or suggest or because of what they omit, concerning their research, practice, or other work activities or those of persons or organizations with which they are affiliated. Behavior analysts claim as credentials for their behavioral work, only degrees that were primarily or exclusively behavior analytic in content. 8.04D Media Presentations and Emerging Media-Based Services. - correct answer (D) When behavior analysts provide advice or comment by means of public lectures, demonstrations, radio or television programs, prerecorded tapes, printed articles, mailed material, or other media, they take reasonable precautions to ensure that (1) the statements are based on appropriate behavior analytic literature and practice, (2) the statements are otherwise consistent with these Guidelines, and (3) the recipients of the information are not encouraged to infer that a relationship has been established with them personally. 8.05 Testimonials & Advertising - correct answer Behavior analysts do not solicit testimonials from current clients or patients or other persons who because of their particular circumstances are vulnerable to undue influence. Behavioral analysts may advertise by describing types of evidence based services, qualifications of staff and objective data accrued or published, in accordance with law. 8.06 In-Person Solicitation. RBT - correct answer Behavior analysts do not engage, directly or through agents, in uninvited in-person solicitation of business from actual or potential users of services who, because of their particular circumstances, are vulnerable to undue influence, except that organizational behavior management or performance management services may be marketed to corporate entities regardless of their projected financial position. 9.0 The Behavior Analyst and Research. - correct answer Behavior analysts design, conduct, and report research in accordance with recognized standards of scientific competence and ethical research.
9.02D Characteristics of Responsible Research Research. - correct answer (D) Behavior analysts plan their research so as to minimize the possibility that results will be misleading. 9.02E Characteristics of Responsible Research. - correct answer (E) Researchers and assistants are permitted to perform only those tasks for which they are appropriately trained and prepared. Behavioral analysts are responsible for ethical conduct of research conducted by assistants and others under their supervision. 9.02A Characteristics of Responsible Research - correct answer (A) Behavior analysts conduct of research only after approval by an independent, formal research review board. 9.02B Characteristics of Responsible Research - correct answer (B) Behavior analysts conducting applied research conjointly with provision of clinical or human services with requirements for both intervention and research involvement by client participants. When research and clinical needs conflict, BA sides with welfare of client. 9.02F Characteristics of Responsible Research - correct answer (f) If an ethical issue is unclear, behavior analysts seek to resolve the issue through consultation with institutional review boards, animal care and use committees, peer consultations, or other proper mechanisms. 9.01 Conforming with Laws and Regulations - correct answer Behavior analysts plan and conduct research in a manner consistent with all applicable laws and regulations, as well as professional standards governing the conduct of research. Behavior analysts also comply with other applicable laws and regulations relating to mandated-reporting requirements. 9.02C Characteristics of Responsible Research. - correct answer (c) Behavior analysts conduct research competently and with due concern for the dignity and welfare of the participants. 9.02G Characteristics of Responsible Research - correct answer (G) Behavior analysts only conduct research independently a er they have successfully conducted research under a supervisor in a de ned relationship (e.g., thesis, dissertation, specific research
9.04B Using Confidential Information for Didactic or Instructive Purposes. - correct answer (b) Behavior analysts disguise con dential information concerning participants, whenever possible, so that they are not individually identi able to others and so that discussions do not cause harm to identi able participants. 9.05 Debriefing - correct answer Behavior analysts inform the participant that debriefing will occur at the conclusion of the participant's involvement in the research. 9.06 Grant and Journal Reviews. - correct answer Behavior analysts who serve on grant review panels or as manuscript reviewers avoid conducting any research described in grant proposals or manuscripts that they reviewed, except as replications fully crediting the prior researchers. 9.07A Plagiarism - correct answer (a) Behavior analysts fully cite the work of others where appropriate. 9.07B Plagiarism - correct answer (b) Behavior analysts do not present portions or elements of another's work or data as their own. 9.09A Accuracy and Use of Data. RBT - correct answer (a) Behavior analysts do not fabricate data or falsify results in their publications. If behavior analysts discover errors in their published data, they take steps to correct such errors in a correction, retraction, erratum, or other appropriate publication means. 9.09B Accuracy and Use of Data. RBT - correct answer (b) Behavior analysts do not omit ndings that might alter interpretations of their work. 9.09C Accuracy and Use of Data. RBT - correct answer (c) Behavior analysts do not publish, as original data, data that have been previously published. is does not preclude republishing data when they are accompanied by proper acknowledgment. 9.09D Accuracy and Use of Data. RBT - correct answer (d) A er research results are published, behavior analysts do not withhold the data on which their conclusions are based from other competent professionals who seek to verify the substantive claims through reanalysis and who intend to use such data only for that purpose, provided
that the con dentiality of the participants can be protected and unless legal rights concerning proprietary data preclude their release. 10.00 Behavior Analysts' Ethical Responsibility to the BACB. - correct answer Behavior analysts must adhere to this Code and all rules and standards of the BACB. 10.01A Truthful and Accurate Information Provided to BACB RBT - correct answer (a) Behavior analysts only provide truthful and accurate information in applications and documentation submitted to the BACB. 10.01B Truthful and Accurate Information Provided to the BACB. RBT - correct answer (b) Behavior analysts ensure that inaccurate information submitted to the BACB is immediately corrected. 10.02 Timely Responding, Reporting, and Updating of Information Provided to the BACB. RBT - correct answer Behavior analysts must comply with all BACB deadlines including, but not limited to, ensuring that the BACB is noti ed within thirty (30) days of the date of any of the following grounds for sanctioning status: (a) A violation of this Code, or disciplinary investigation, action or sanction, filing of charges, conviction or plea of guilty or nolo contendre by a governmental agency, health care organization, third-party payer or educational institution. Procedural note: Behavior analysts convicted of a felony directly related to behavior analysis practice and/or public health and safety shall be ineligible to apply for BACB registration, certi cation, or recerti cation for a period of three (3) years from the exhaustion of appeals, completion of parole or probation, or nal release from con nement (if any), whichever is later; (See also, 1.04d Integrity) (b) Any public health- and safety-related nes or tickets where the behavior analyst is named on the ticket; (c) A physical or mental condition that would impair the behavior analysts' ability to competently practice; and (d) A change of name, address or email contact. 10.03 Cofidentiality and BACB Intellectual Property. RBT - correct answer Behavior analysts do not infringe on the BACB's intellectual property rights, including, but not limited to the BACB's rights to the following: (a) BACB logo, ACS logo, ACE logo, certi cates, credentials and designations, including, but not
10.06 Being Familiar with This Code. - correct answer Behavior analysts have an obligation to be familiar with this Code, other applicable ethics codes, including, but not limited to, licensure requirements for ethical conduct, and their application to behavior analysts' work. Lack of awareness or misunderstanding of a conduct standard is not itself a defense to a charge of unethical conduct. 10.07 Discouraging Misrepresentation by Non-Certi ed Individuals. RBT - correct answer Behavior analysts report non-certi ed (and, if applicable, non-registered) practitioners to the appropriate state licensing board and to the BACB if the practitioners are misrepresenting BACB certi cation or registration status. 3.04 Explaining Assessment Results. - correct answer Behavior analysts explain assessment results using language and graphic displays of data that are reasonably understandable to the client. 3.03B Behavior-Analytic Assessment Consent. - correct answer (b) Behavior analysts must obtain the client's written approval of the assessment procedures before implementing them. 5.03B Supervisory Delegation. - correct answer b) If the supervisee does not have the skills necessary to perform competently, ethically, and safely, behavior analysts provide conditions for the acquisition of those skills. 7.01 Promoting an Ethical Culture. RBT - correct answer Behavior analysts promote an ethical culture in their work environments and make others aware of this Code. 2.07B Maintaining Records - correct answer Behavior analysts maintain and dispose of records in accordance with applicable law or regulation, and corporate policy, and in a manner that permits compliance with the requirements of this Codes 2.06E Maintaining Confidentiality - correct answer Behavior analysts must not share or create situations likely to result in the sharing of any identifying information about current clients and supervisees with in the social media 2.04C Third-Party Involvement in Services - correct answer When providing services to a minor or individual who is a member of a protected population at the request of
a third party, behavior analysts ensure that the parent or client surrogate of the ultimate recipient of services is informed of the nature & scope of services to be provided, as well as their right to all service records & data 3.02 Medical Consultation - correct answer Behavior analysts recommend seeking a medical consultation if there is any reasonable possibility that a referred behavior is a result of a medication side effect or some biological cause. 4.08B Considerations Regarding Punishment Procedures - correct answer (b)If punishment procedures are necessary, the behavior analyst always includes reinforcement procedures for alternative behavior in the program. 4.08C Considerations Regarding Punishment Procedures - correct answer Before implementing punishment-based procedures, BA ensure that appropriate steps have been taken to implement reinforcement-based procedures unless the severity or dangerous of the behavior necessitaties immediate use of aversive procedures 4.08D Considerations regarding Punishment Procedures - correct answer Behavioral Analysts ensure aversive procedures are accompanied by an increased level of training, supervision, and oversight. Behavior analysts must evaluate the effectiveness of aversive procedures in a timely manner and modify the behavior- change if it is effective. Behavior analysts always include a plan to discontinue the use of aversive procedures when no longer needed 4.01 Conceptual Consistency - correct answer Behavior analysts design behavior- change program that are conceptually consistent with behavior-analytic principles 4.02 involving Clients in Planning and Consent - correct answer Behavior analysts involve the client in the planning of and consent for behavior-change programs 4.03A Individualized Behavior-Change Programs - correct answer (a)Behavior Analysts must tailor behavior-change programs to the unique behaviors, environmental variables, assessment results and goals of each client 4.03B Individualized Behavior-Change Programs - correct answer (b)Behavior analysts do not plagiarize other professional's behavior- change programs
