BEHV 5613 PODCAST STUDY GUIDE: RESPONSIBILITY IN RESEARCH EXAM ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

BEHV 5613 PODCAST STUDY GUIDE: RESPONSIBILITY IN RESEARCH EXAM ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS Overall, what does section 6 of the ethics code for behavior analysts emphasize? how to conduct research both in and out of a service delivery setting in an ethical manner Consider the following scenario. Sergio is a BCBA whose client "Jeriah" has been exhibiting extreme challenging behaviors for several years. Jeriah's guardian has moved several times over the past few years, and as a result Jeriah's treatment plan has been changed frequently by new BCBAs often. Sergio wants to conduct an experiment to see if a new treatment plan will help improve Jeriah's behavior and has no intention of publishing the findings of his research. Other than gaining informed consent from Jeriah's guardian, what else should Sergio do before conducting his study and why? Sergio should submit his research plan to a research review committee to ensure that he is conducting his experiment in the most ethical way possible for both Jeriah and those conducting the study. Consider the following scenario. Kirsten is a graduate student pursuing her master's degree with the intention of becoming a BCBA. Part of her degree requirement is to conduct a research project with children with autism under the supervision of her advisor. Kristen decides to conduct a study with three children who have severe self-injurious behavior. The client's guardians were previously unable to afford any additional services for their children, but as part of their participation in the study, all the treatment given as part of Kirsten's research project would be free. Halfway through the study, Kristen notices that while her client's challenging behaviors are reducing, the results of her intervention are not what she would hope for and wants to discontinue the study. What should Kirsten do before she discontinues the study? (Select all that apply) Find another qualified behavior analyst who can continue to work with her clients. Continue to work with her clients until their challenging behavior reduces to a safe level. Which of the following should be included when asking a client or guardian for informed consent to participate in a research study? (Select all that apply) what the purpose of the study is and who is conducting it