[U1Q] Aurora, a BCBA, submits a request for services for a 4…
Aurora, a BCBA, submits a request for services for a 4-year-old with autism who has significant developmental delays. Aurora discovers that the client’s insurance provider is known for rejecting requests for treatment focused solely on acquisition skills, citing a lack of “medical necessity.” To ensure the client is approved, Aurora adds “physical aggression” to the list of target behaviors, even though the client’s aggressive behavior has been very minor and within the typical range for their age. Which of the following issues occurs when a BCBA uses consequential ethics to analyze this dilemma?