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SPCE 630 Final Exam |Questions and
Answers|Latest 2026 Revised
Update|100% Correct.
1. A behavior analyst discovers a colleague has falsified data
in a published study. According to the BACB Ethics Code, the
analyst’s FIRST action should be:
A) Confront the colleague privately
B) Report to the BACB immediately
C) Contact the journal editor
D) Review the data personally to confirm
Answer: B) Report to the BACB immediately
Rationale: Code 2.09 (Truthfulness) requires reporting suspected
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unethical conduct to the BACB. Confrontation (A) may be
attempted first but is not required; reporting is mandatory.
2. A practitioner wants to use a token economy in a school.
The principal asks for evidence of effectiveness. This request
aligns with which ethical principle?
A) Beneficence
B) Accountability
C) Confidentiality
D) Autonomy
Answer: B) Accountability
Rationale: Accountability (Code 1.02) requires behavior analysts
to provide evidence-based services. Providing data is part of
professional accountability.
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3. A BCBA provides supervision via video conferencing to a
trainee in another state where the BCBA is not licensed. This
is:
A) Acceptable if the trainee consents
B) Acceptable only if the state has no licensure
C) Unethical without that state’s license
D) Acceptable for supervision but not direct services
Answer: C) Unethical without that state’s license
Rationale: Code 1.06 (Compliance with Laws) requires
adherence to all applicable laws, including licensure
requirements in the supervisee’s location.
Scenario 4–6: A BCBA works with a nonverbal child. The parent
requests a “cure” for autism. The BCBA explains that behavior
analysis reduces challenging behavior and teaches skills but does
not cure autism.
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4. The BCBA’s response is consistent with:
A) Informed consent
B) Scope of competence
C) Respect for autonomy
D) Nonmaleficence
Answer: B) Scope of competence
Rationale: Code 1.05 (Practicing within Scope) prohibits claiming
outcomes beyond the evidence base.
5. The parent demands the BCBA use aversive punishment.
The BCBA refuses. This is primarily guided by:
A) Beneficence
B) Least restrictive alternative
C) Client rights
D) All of the above
SPCE 630 Final Exam |Questions and
Answers|Latest 2026 Revised
Update|100% Correct.
1. A behavior analyst discovers a colleague has falsified data
in a published study. According to the BACB Ethics Code, the
analyst’s FIRST action should be:
A) Confront the colleague privately
B) Report to the BACB immediately
C) Contact the journal editor
D) Review the data personally to confirm
Answer: B) Report to the BACB immediately
Rationale: Code 2.09 (Truthfulness) requires reporting suspected
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unethical conduct to the BACB. Confrontation (A) may be
attempted first but is not required; reporting is mandatory.
2. A practitioner wants to use a token economy in a school.
The principal asks for evidence of effectiveness. This request
aligns with which ethical principle?
A) Beneficence
B) Accountability
C) Confidentiality
D) Autonomy
Answer: B) Accountability
Rationale: Accountability (Code 1.02) requires behavior analysts
to provide evidence-based services. Providing data is part of
professional accountability.
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3. A BCBA provides supervision via video conferencing to a
trainee in another state where the BCBA is not licensed. This
is:
A) Acceptable if the trainee consents
B) Acceptable only if the state has no licensure
C) Unethical without that state’s license
D) Acceptable for supervision but not direct services
Answer: C) Unethical without that state’s license
Rationale: Code 1.06 (Compliance with Laws) requires
adherence to all applicable laws, including licensure
requirements in the supervisee’s location.
Scenario 4–6: A BCBA works with a nonverbal child. The parent
requests a “cure” for autism. The BCBA explains that behavior
analysis reduces challenging behavior and teaches skills but does
not cure autism.
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4. The BCBA’s response is consistent with:
A) Informed consent
B) Scope of competence
C) Respect for autonomy
D) Nonmaleficence
Answer: B) Scope of competence
Rationale: Code 1.05 (Practicing within Scope) prohibits claiming
outcomes beyond the evidence base.
5. The parent demands the BCBA use aversive punishment.
The BCBA refuses. This is primarily guided by:
A) Beneficence
B) Least restrictive alternative
C) Client rights
D) All of the above
