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)
Collaboration - ANSWERDefined as engaging in professional activities with another
autism or related service provider to improve treatment outcomes.
Many component behaviors make up the _____________ of "collaboration. -
ANSWERrepertoire
Other Professionals With Whom ABA Providers Collaborate - ANSWER-slps
-ots
-pts
-educators
-healthcare professionals
-psychologists/social workers
Issues faced with BCBAs collaborating with other professionals can be tied to an
overall lack of ______________________________. - ANSWERcultural competency
Cultural systems of other professions: - ANSWER-ethical codes
-laws and regulations
-journals and evidence bases
-language
Multidisciplinary - ANSWER- Each professional individually assesses and treats clients
- Are self-reliant and responsible for the therapeutic activities of their discipline
- Limited information is shared; treatment is often disjointed
Interdiscplinary - ANSWER- Each profession independently assesses clients;
assessment findings are shared
- Targets and treatment are determined collaboratively
- May result in opposing recommendations or competition
Transdisciplinary - ANSWER- One provider facilitates the assessment process while
the other providers observe
- A single provider implements direct services with training, information, and contact
from all roles
- Requires intensive communication, high levels of cooperation, and clear
expectations/descriptions of procedures
How to Win Friends and Influence People: - ANSWER- Don't criticize, condemn, or
complain
- become genuinely interested in other people
, - be a good listener
- Show respect for other people's opinions
- Admit when you're wrong
- ask questions instead of giving direct orders
Interdisciplinary collaboration issues can be considered an issue with cultural
competency. True or false? - ANSWERtrue
Collaboration in which assessment and treatment is delivered independently by each
provider is known as...? - ANSWERMultidisciplinary collaboration
Facilitated Communication - ANSWER- A fad "treatment" that rose to popularity in
the early 1990s in Australia, FC purportedly "helps" non-verbal individuals "speak",
through the use of communication devices and a facilitator.
-
Why Is Facilitated Communication Harmless? - ANSWER- Does not provide access to
communication
- Denies the client the right to communication
- Diverts resources away from more effective interventions and costs families money
- Provides false hope to families
- Has resulted in false abuse allegations and other active forms of abuse
True or false - If we can explain the function of another provider's treatment using
behavior analytic lens, even though the other provider uses different language, we
should recommend a behaviorally-oriented treatment instead. - ANSWERFalse
Misconceptions of ABA - ANSWER- ABA is rigid and mechanistic
- ABA uses more punishment
- ABA is costly and labor intensive
- All ASD Folks Should Receive the Same Tx
ABA is rigid and mechanistic: - ANSWER- Social validity emphasized
- Range of adaptive and social skills taught
- ABA programs are individualized
ABA uses more punishment - ANSWER- Reinforcement preferred
- Alternatives to punishment
- ABA follows Least Restrictive model
- Used as last resort/for severe behavior
ABA is costly and labor intensive - ANSWER- Cheaper treatment not necessarily
effective
- Unethical if only consideration
- ABA difficult but worthwhile
- ABA most cost-effective treatment for ASD
Updates STUDY BUNDLE PACKAGE WITH SOLUTIONS)
Ethics in Applied Behavior Analysis| Qs & As| 100%
Correct| Grade A (Verified Answers)
Collaboration - ANSWERDefined as engaging in professional activities with another
autism or related service provider to improve treatment outcomes.
Many component behaviors make up the _____________ of "collaboration. -
ANSWERrepertoire
Other Professionals With Whom ABA Providers Collaborate - ANSWER-slps
-ots
-pts
-educators
-healthcare professionals
-psychologists/social workers
Issues faced with BCBAs collaborating with other professionals can be tied to an
overall lack of ______________________________. - ANSWERcultural competency
Cultural systems of other professions: - ANSWER-ethical codes
-laws and regulations
-journals and evidence bases
-language
Multidisciplinary - ANSWER- Each professional individually assesses and treats clients
- Are self-reliant and responsible for the therapeutic activities of their discipline
- Limited information is shared; treatment is often disjointed
Interdiscplinary - ANSWER- Each profession independently assesses clients;
assessment findings are shared
- Targets and treatment are determined collaboratively
- May result in opposing recommendations or competition
Transdisciplinary - ANSWER- One provider facilitates the assessment process while
the other providers observe
- A single provider implements direct services with training, information, and contact
from all roles
- Requires intensive communication, high levels of cooperation, and clear
expectations/descriptions of procedures
How to Win Friends and Influence People: - ANSWER- Don't criticize, condemn, or
complain
- become genuinely interested in other people
, - be a good listener
- Show respect for other people's opinions
- Admit when you're wrong
- ask questions instead of giving direct orders
Interdisciplinary collaboration issues can be considered an issue with cultural
competency. True or false? - ANSWERtrue
Collaboration in which assessment and treatment is delivered independently by each
provider is known as...? - ANSWERMultidisciplinary collaboration
Facilitated Communication - ANSWER- A fad "treatment" that rose to popularity in
the early 1990s in Australia, FC purportedly "helps" non-verbal individuals "speak",
through the use of communication devices and a facilitator.
-
Why Is Facilitated Communication Harmless? - ANSWER- Does not provide access to
communication
- Denies the client the right to communication
- Diverts resources away from more effective interventions and costs families money
- Provides false hope to families
- Has resulted in false abuse allegations and other active forms of abuse
True or false - If we can explain the function of another provider's treatment using
behavior analytic lens, even though the other provider uses different language, we
should recommend a behaviorally-oriented treatment instead. - ANSWERFalse
Misconceptions of ABA - ANSWER- ABA is rigid and mechanistic
- ABA uses more punishment
- ABA is costly and labor intensive
- All ASD Folks Should Receive the Same Tx
ABA is rigid and mechanistic: - ANSWER- Social validity emphasized
- Range of adaptive and social skills taught
- ABA programs are individualized
ABA uses more punishment - ANSWER- Reinforcement preferred
- Alternatives to punishment
- ABA follows Least Restrictive model
- Used as last resort/for severe behavior
ABA is costly and labor intensive - ANSWER- Cheaper treatment not necessarily
effective
- Unethical if only consideration
- ABA difficult but worthwhile
- ABA most cost-effective treatment for ASD
