UWF EDF 6226 Exam 3 with Complete Solutions
Question: Julia works in-home with a small boy on the autism
spectrum. His mother informs you that she is going to go to the gym and will be back around the time your session ends.Which Ethics Code would you refer to for direction on this dilemma?
Correct answer: CODE 1.04 PRACTICING WITHIN A
DEFINED ROLE
Question: Timmy will only work for food; however, he
becomes satiated very quickly. Mother suggests withholding
breakfast and lunch before your 11:30 session. Which Ethics
Code would you refer to for direction on this dilemma?
Correct answer: CODE 2.15 MINIMIZING RISK OF
BEHAVIOR-CHANGE INTERVENTION
Question: Martinique is a new BCBA that has only worked in
the school system in special education classrooms. She receives an email from a local student wanting supervision of her internship at a juvenile delinquency center. Which Ethics Code would you refer to for direction on this dilemma?
Correct answer: CODE 1.05 PRACTICING WITHIN SCOPE
OF COMPETENCE
Question: Frederick is a student in an ABA online program.
He really liked a classmate's response on training chaining procedures. He copy and pastes her procedures and brings it to his clinic to share. Which Ethics Code would you refer to for direction on this dilemma?
Correct answer: CODE 6.09 PLAGIARISM
Question: Yanni works at a group home for adults. According
to the house manager, a resident of the house was deemed overweight by a medical doctor. The house manager demands a BIP goal related to cutting out all sugar from his diet, despite the man's objection. Which Ethics Code would you refer to for direction on this dilemma?
Correct answer: CODE 2.11 OBTAINING INFORMED
CONSENT
Question: What is the true intent of behavior analysts
according to the principle of Freedom/Independence?
Correct answer: To increase, not decrease, personal freedom
by expanding the behavioral options available to the person
Question: What three questions did Cooper et al. (2007)
suggest for ethical decision making?
Correct answer: What is the right thing to do? What is worth
doing? What does it mean to be a good behavior analyst?
Question: According to Johnston (2015), what creates ethical
values?
Correct answer: Social contingencies create ethical values,
not values that drive the contingencies
Question: When we make statements about rights, what are
we describing?
Correct answer: A circumstance that allows one to obtain
reinforcement or punishment
Question: When we make statements about values, what are
we describing?
Correct answer: Our behavior, or the behavior of others, in
various environmental circumstances
Question: According to Johnston, what does ethics concern?
Correct answer: Those contingencies sanctioned by a
community that address how we behave
Question: How does translating value statements into
behavioral terms help?
Correct answer: It greatly eases the scientific challenge of
addressing values and their implications for individuals and society
Question: Why is it important for a behavior analyst to
practice within their boundaries?
Correct answer: They should practice within their boundaries
of competence; if not, they should seek additional training or refer a case to someone equipped to handle the learner
Question: When should behavior analysts recommend seeking
a medical consultation?