EDF 6557 MIDTERM FOR ETHICS. EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
VERIFIED.
1.04 Practicing within a Defined Role - ANS provide services only after defining and
documenting their professional role with relevant parties in writing.
Scope of practice - ANS Defined at the level of the profession-The range of activities in
which members of a profession may be authorized to engage in by virtue of holding a credential
or license-The range of activities might be defined by a credentialing body, certifying agency, or
licensing laws, Allows identification of individuals who have met minimum competencies to
engage in a range of activities-Funders and consumers of helping professions rely upon scope of
practice to target outcomes and increase safety
scope of competence - ANS What you know how to do
•Education
•Training
•Experience
If the scope of competence includes things outside of the scope of practice, you may not
practice these things.The professional activities a behavior analyst can consistently perform with
proficiency.
, Billing practice - ANS It is up to the practitioner to set their rate for services and bill
everyone the same amount, regardless of the differing maximum allowed amounts that vary by
insurance company.-Private pay- Check with your local agency for allowed amount
what do we need to be aware of in the ethical domain in choosing clients/payers - ANS do
not overcharge anyone. Have the same set rate to charge everyone you serve. Do not favor one
client over the other for momentary gain. Do not discriminate anyone.
Evidence Based Practice - ANS of applied behavior analysis is a decision-making process
that integrates (a) the best available evidence with (b) clinical expertise and (c) client values and
context
In the field of ABA, "taking a baseline" means the following - ANS -A referral has been
made of a behavior that is problematic-The behavior is observable and has been operationally
defined in a way that allows quantification-A trained observer has visited the setting where the
behavior occurs and has documented the occurrence and circumstances under which it occurs
application of evidence based practice - ANS n evidence-based practice is a service that
helps to solve a consumer's problem. Thus, it is likely to be an integrated package of procedures,
operationalized in a manual, and validated in studies of socially meaningful outcomes, usually
with group designs
What does effective treatment truly mean? - ANS Long-term and short-term benefits to
clients and society have been found
What are the effects of respecting cultural differences? - ANS direct relation between
culture and preferences for language, interactions, services ○Rapport building prerequisites •
Ignoring cultural variables associated with poorer outcomes of care, May lead to unethical
practice •Could result in families seeking non-effective services, fosters effective
interdisciplinary collaborations
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
VERIFIED.
1.04 Practicing within a Defined Role - ANS provide services only after defining and
documenting their professional role with relevant parties in writing.
Scope of practice - ANS Defined at the level of the profession-The range of activities in
which members of a profession may be authorized to engage in by virtue of holding a credential
or license-The range of activities might be defined by a credentialing body, certifying agency, or
licensing laws, Allows identification of individuals who have met minimum competencies to
engage in a range of activities-Funders and consumers of helping professions rely upon scope of
practice to target outcomes and increase safety
scope of competence - ANS What you know how to do
•Education
•Training
•Experience
If the scope of competence includes things outside of the scope of practice, you may not
practice these things.The professional activities a behavior analyst can consistently perform with
proficiency.
, Billing practice - ANS It is up to the practitioner to set their rate for services and bill
everyone the same amount, regardless of the differing maximum allowed amounts that vary by
insurance company.-Private pay- Check with your local agency for allowed amount
what do we need to be aware of in the ethical domain in choosing clients/payers - ANS do
not overcharge anyone. Have the same set rate to charge everyone you serve. Do not favor one
client over the other for momentary gain. Do not discriminate anyone.
Evidence Based Practice - ANS of applied behavior analysis is a decision-making process
that integrates (a) the best available evidence with (b) clinical expertise and (c) client values and
context
In the field of ABA, "taking a baseline" means the following - ANS -A referral has been
made of a behavior that is problematic-The behavior is observable and has been operationally
defined in a way that allows quantification-A trained observer has visited the setting where the
behavior occurs and has documented the occurrence and circumstances under which it occurs
application of evidence based practice - ANS n evidence-based practice is a service that
helps to solve a consumer's problem. Thus, it is likely to be an integrated package of procedures,
operationalized in a manual, and validated in studies of socially meaningful outcomes, usually
with group designs
What does effective treatment truly mean? - ANS Long-term and short-term benefits to
clients and society have been found
What are the effects of respecting cultural differences? - ANS direct relation between
culture and preferences for language, interactions, services ○Rapport building prerequisites •
Ignoring cultural variables associated with poorer outcomes of care, May lead to unethical
practice •Could result in families seeking non-effective services, fosters effective
interdisciplinary collaborations
