Final Exams: EDF6557/ EDF 6557 (Latest 2024/ 2025
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Ethics in Applied Behavior Analysis| Qs & As| 100%
Correct| Grade A (Verified Answers)
Deontology argues that context in addition to the function of behavior must be
considered before deciding what is "right" or "wrong" - ANSWERtrue
Which of the following is not one of the main principles that came about as a result
of unethical research practices? - ANSWERHonesty
Which of the following are listed as core principles in the 2020 version of the BACB's
Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts? - ANSWERbehave with integrity, seek to benefit
others,
Providing a free, structured after school study program for students from low
income households who do not have access to quiet spaces to complete their
homework is an example of: - ANSWERequity
There is a lot of applied research on ethical decision-making choice behavior. -
ANSWERfalse - There is a lot of research on CHOICE MAKING, but little on ethical
decision making
Providing all students with extra time on their exam would be an example of -
ANSWEREquality
In their article, Kelly et al. (2020) argue that our ethical code can dictate responses to
all ethical situations. - ANSWERFalse - It provides a framework for ethical decision
making
Abe is not board certified as a behavior analyst, though he has been in the field for
20 years. He is able to write behavior support plans, but he is not allowed to bill
insurance for his time because he is not certified and he does not have a license. So,
he asks you to bill for the work that he does. Abe points out that his competence and
experience far exceed that of those who are board certified but who are newer to
the field. Which of the following ethic codes is most relevant to this scenario? -
ANSWERConforming with Legal and Professional Requirements
A person can be considered competent to deliver a specific behavior plan because
they hold a credential or license? - ANSWERfalse
Brodhead talks about 3 negative outcomes from failing to practice within ones area
of competence. Which of the following is not one of them? - ANSWERan ability to
expand your repertoire with clients
, Bennet gets a voucher (value unknown) for a meal from a clients family members
restaurant. He accepts the gift. Is he in compliance with the code? - ANSWERNeed
more information
The ability to have an interpersonal stance that is other oriented in relation to
aspects of cultural identity that are most important to the person - ANSWERcultural
humility
you should always use precise and technical language when talking to others outside
of ABA - ANSWERfalse
Michael is given a $5 starbucks giftcard during the holidays. Accepting the giftcard
would be a violation of the code. - ANSWERfalse
Which of the following is not listed in the "benefitting others" core principle? -
ANSWERRespecting and actively promoting clients' self determination to the best of
their abilities, particularly when providing services to vulnerable populations - this is
listed under "treat others with compassion, dignity, and respect"
Providing intake documents to the families of new clients in their primary language is
an example of: - ANSWERequity
Jody, a BCBA, agrees to begin supervising services for her supervisor's neice, who has
been recently diagnosed with Autism. After beginning the services, she realized that
she did not fully assess the potential conflicts of interest. Which core principle does
this violate? - ANSWERA. Benefit other - Actively identifying and addressing factors
(e.g., personal, financial, institutional, political, religious, cultural) that might lead to
conflicts of interest, misuse of their position, or negative impacts on their
professional activities
Under no conditions can a behavior analyst provide non-behavioral treatment. -
ANSWERFalse
Matching Law - ANSWER- Organisms allocate more behaviors towards responses
that lead to greater amounts of reinforcement
- They also allocate less behaviors towards responses that lead to lesser amounts of
reinforcement
Ethical Decision Making is influenced by - ANSWER- Reinforcement Magnitude -
amount, intensity, duration of reinforcement
- Delay to reinforcement - time from the behavior to actual reinforcement
- Certainty of contacting reinforcement
- Effort required to obtain reinforcement
Factors That Influence Clinical Decision Making - ANSWER-time
-available information
-expertise and background
Updates STUDY BUNDLE PACKAGE WITH SOLUTIONS)
Ethics in Applied Behavior Analysis| Qs & As| 100%
Correct| Grade A (Verified Answers)
Deontology argues that context in addition to the function of behavior must be
considered before deciding what is "right" or "wrong" - ANSWERtrue
Which of the following is not one of the main principles that came about as a result
of unethical research practices? - ANSWERHonesty
Which of the following are listed as core principles in the 2020 version of the BACB's
Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts? - ANSWERbehave with integrity, seek to benefit
others,
Providing a free, structured after school study program for students from low
income households who do not have access to quiet spaces to complete their
homework is an example of: - ANSWERequity
There is a lot of applied research on ethical decision-making choice behavior. -
ANSWERfalse - There is a lot of research on CHOICE MAKING, but little on ethical
decision making
Providing all students with extra time on their exam would be an example of -
ANSWEREquality
In their article, Kelly et al. (2020) argue that our ethical code can dictate responses to
all ethical situations. - ANSWERFalse - It provides a framework for ethical decision
making
Abe is not board certified as a behavior analyst, though he has been in the field for
20 years. He is able to write behavior support plans, but he is not allowed to bill
insurance for his time because he is not certified and he does not have a license. So,
he asks you to bill for the work that he does. Abe points out that his competence and
experience far exceed that of those who are board certified but who are newer to
the field. Which of the following ethic codes is most relevant to this scenario? -
ANSWERConforming with Legal and Professional Requirements
A person can be considered competent to deliver a specific behavior plan because
they hold a credential or license? - ANSWERfalse
Brodhead talks about 3 negative outcomes from failing to practice within ones area
of competence. Which of the following is not one of them? - ANSWERan ability to
expand your repertoire with clients
, Bennet gets a voucher (value unknown) for a meal from a clients family members
restaurant. He accepts the gift. Is he in compliance with the code? - ANSWERNeed
more information
The ability to have an interpersonal stance that is other oriented in relation to
aspects of cultural identity that are most important to the person - ANSWERcultural
humility
you should always use precise and technical language when talking to others outside
of ABA - ANSWERfalse
Michael is given a $5 starbucks giftcard during the holidays. Accepting the giftcard
would be a violation of the code. - ANSWERfalse
Which of the following is not listed in the "benefitting others" core principle? -
ANSWERRespecting and actively promoting clients' self determination to the best of
their abilities, particularly when providing services to vulnerable populations - this is
listed under "treat others with compassion, dignity, and respect"
Providing intake documents to the families of new clients in their primary language is
an example of: - ANSWERequity
Jody, a BCBA, agrees to begin supervising services for her supervisor's neice, who has
been recently diagnosed with Autism. After beginning the services, she realized that
she did not fully assess the potential conflicts of interest. Which core principle does
this violate? - ANSWERA. Benefit other - Actively identifying and addressing factors
(e.g., personal, financial, institutional, political, religious, cultural) that might lead to
conflicts of interest, misuse of their position, or negative impacts on their
professional activities
Under no conditions can a behavior analyst provide non-behavioral treatment. -
ANSWERFalse
Matching Law - ANSWER- Organisms allocate more behaviors towards responses
that lead to greater amounts of reinforcement
- They also allocate less behaviors towards responses that lead to lesser amounts of
reinforcement
Ethical Decision Making is influenced by - ANSWER- Reinforcement Magnitude -
amount, intensity, duration of reinforcement
- Delay to reinforcement - time from the behavior to actual reinforcement
- Certainty of contacting reinforcement
- Effort required to obtain reinforcement
Factors That Influence Clinical Decision Making - ANSWER-time
-available information
-expertise and background
