Emilio is a behavior analyst that works with client, Tomar. It is Emilio’s birthday and Tomar’s family give him a birthday card. In the birthday card, Emilio finds a $50 gift card to a local restaurant. Given this scenario, which ethics standard should the behavior analyst mainly consider?

Olea is working with her BCBA on a case that is rather complex. They spend many hours together consulting and problem solving the case. Olea’s BCBA states that they really enjoy working together and would like to get to know her more outside of work. Olea has the same thought about the BCBA and would like to invite the BCBA to dinner one evening. Given this scenario, what would be the best course of action for Olea to take?

Daisy has been an RBT for two years delivering direct early intervention services. She is starting coursework and supervision. The BCBA supervisor observes several of Daisy’s therapy sessions, making notes of strengths and weaknesses on a data sheet containing the Task List Items. The supervisor also interviews her about her strengths and weaknesses in various applications of the Task List. This describes which step in the process for developing the supervisee’s competencies?

Kira goes to pick up her daughter at after-school care and sees a parent struggling with a child who appears to be throwing a tantrum. Kira introduces herself as a behavior analyst and tells the mother that when tantrums are maintained by attention, the best approach is to stand near the child to monitor for safety, but not to talk or give attention to the child. Given this scenario, which ethics standard is being violated?

Marcie is a BCBA providing supervision for folks pursuing their BCBA certification hours. Marcie plans to go on vacation but does not want her beloved plants to die while she is away. She asks one of her supervisees to water the plants once a day while she is gone. The supervisee agrees to water the plants even though he really doesn’t want to. Given this scenario, which ethics standard is being violated?

Josef is an RBT being supervised by BCBA Micah.  Josef completes almost all his tasks as directed by Micah and his peers tell him he is doing a great job.  Micah is careful to take data and provide feedback on any occasional minor errors made by Josef but does not ever mention any other performance. Given this scenario, what would be the best course of action for the behavior analyst to take?

Brielle, a BCBA, is supervising a group of students pursuing BACB certification. As part of their experience, one student volunteers to present at a local conference. During the presentation the student misrepresents themselves in their introductory remarks. Given this scenario related to 4.04, what is the most appropriate course of action the behavior analyst should take?

BCBA Amelia is providing supervision for a trainee as they accrue hours to sit for the BCBA exam. Following a competency assessment, it appears that the trainee has little experience implementing parent training protocols. Amelia is considering scheduling the trainee to run the next parent training session for one of her clients. Given this scenario, which ethics standard should the behavior analyst mainly consider?

DeAndre is a new BCBA working with a company that expects each BCBA to manage a supervisory caseload. DeAndre has not yet completed the required supervision training but his boss expects him to take on supervisees as soon as possible. Given this scenario, which ethics standard should the behavior analyst mainly consider?

Malika is a BCBA who has been supervising Zuzka. Recently, Malika has had some personal troubles that have prevented supervision from occurring, resulting in Zuzka missing meetings that are necessary to accrue hours. Malika has decided to terminate supervision at this time. Given this scenario, what would be the best course of action for Malika to take?