Alexei is a behavior analyst who has been working with Avery and his family for two years. She often stays after team meetings to chat with his mom, and they have gone shopping together a few times. Which ethics standard is being violated?

Scott is supervising Eileen as she pursues certification. He has guided her in graphing client data and is now checking weekly to see that her graphs are clear, up to date, and contain relevant information. This describes which step in the process for developing a supervisee’s competencies?

Theresa is a behavioral analyst who has the opportunity to move into a clinical leadership role. Her supervisor has asked that she create an effective behavior support plan for one of her clients before moving into the new role. She has been implementing a new behavior support plan for the last five weeks. The past four days, the data start to show that the plan is no longer working. Since the plan was successful for many days prior, she wants to leave the last few days off of her graph. Which ethics standard should the behavior analyst mainly consider?

Eden is a behavior analyst supervising Juno, who is pursuing his BCBA® credential. Eden sees that Juno has posted a flyer at the local grocery store promoting a public presentation he plans to give. On the flyer he calls himself “an expert in human behavior” and uses BCBA® behind his name with a footnote saying he will sit for the exam soon. What is the most appropriate course of action Eden should take related to 4.04: Accountability in Supervision?

Lanue has designed a research study to examine the effects of noncontingent access to music on task engagement. His supervisor asks him if he has submitted it to the Institutional Review Board yet. Which ethics standard should the behavior analyst mainly consider?

The below question is the last question on this exam. After answering the question and BEFORE submitting the exam, please rip up your scratch paper in front of the camera.   While Amanda is conducting a training for parents, one of the participants states that they do not see the benefit of ABA services for individuals because all ABA consists of is sitting at a desk for 40 hours a week. Which of the following would be the most appropriate way for Amanda to respond to these concerns?

Kay has read some research articles and watched a short webinar about a popular new functional communication program. The program is gaining popularity and new research appears to provide support for its use. This is an example of:

McGee is a client who has not been making progress in treatment. The behavior analyst has worked with McGee to identify potential changes to treatment, including revisions to the procedures and the level of care. McGee has refused any changes to the treatment plan, stating they “like the services they are getting just the way they are.” The behavior analyst is considering ending their involvement in the case. Which ethics standard should the behavior analyst mainly consider?

Lori, a behavior analyst, has experience working with adults diagnosed with traumatic brain injury. Recently, a registered behavior technician contacted Lori to request supervision to fulfill requirements for the BCBA® exam. The registered behavior technician primarily works for a company specializing in Organizational Behavior Management. Which ethics standard should Lori mainly consider?

Meghan is a clinical director who has been asked to begin conducting research. The first study he devises involves a survey to determine social validity of various measurement methods. Meghan decides that because similar research was quickly approved by the Institutional Review Board, he does not need to wait for approval and can start the study. Which ethics standard is being violated?