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?

Igor is a trainee working toward her certification as an assistant behavior analyst. He asks his behavior analyst supervisor what actions are taken to ensure that there is a wide variety of individuals with varied backgrounds working in the school district. The supervisor informs Igor that this is not an appropriate topic for supervision. Which ethics standard is being violated?

Olivia is helping Donnie increase his time spent exercising by using a token economy, with a terminal monetary reinforcer delivered once Donnie receives all 15 tokens. Donnie will receive a token for meeting his goal at the end of each week. Olivia collects baseline data and finds that Donnie spends an average of 13 minutes exercising daily.  After collecting the baseline data, Olivia sets a goal of 18 minutes per day of exercise for the first week. After meeting the criteria for the first week by working out 18 minutes daily, Olivia increases the time to 25 minutes per day for Donnie to receive the token. Which experimental design is Olivia using?

Luigia is working with a client who has just learned to tie his shoes and has a video clip of him tying his shoes for the first time. She knows that her social media followers would love to see this example of how powerful ABA can be. Which ethics standard should the behavior analyst mainly consider?

Clare is a consulting behavior analyst who supervises Javier, who is pursuing his BCBA® credential. Clare sees that Javier has posted a social media promotion for a virtual presentation he plans to host. In the post, he calls himself “an expert in advanced behavior analysis” and uses BCBA® behind his name. He includes a small comment at the end of the post saying he will be passing the exam soon. What is the most appropriate course of action Clare should take related to 4.04: Accountability in Supervision?

Lincoln works mainly with adults with severe aggressive behaviors but receives a referral for a young child with feeding concerns. Although he knows of several behavior analysts who have more experience in this area, he refers the young child only to his friend, Manny, who is low on cases at the current time, even though Manny has very minimal experience working with feeding concerns. Which ethics standard is being violated?