Question 1

Code 1.01 Being Truthful

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Standard which compels behavior analysts to be honest and encourage honesty among others.

Question 2

Code 1.02 Conforming with Legal & Professional Requirements

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Standard which compels behavior analysts to follow the law.

Question 3

Code 1.03 Accountability

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Standard which compels behavior analysts to follow through on commitments and to correct errors when made.

Question 4

Code 1.04 Practicing within a Defined Role

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Standard which compels behavior analysts to begin work only after putting into place a written agreement outlining the type of work.

Question 5

Code 1.05 Practicing within Scope of Competence

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Standard which compels behavior analysts to practice only in areas which are commensurate with their education, training, and supervised experience as well as to undertake additional study, training, supervision, or mentoring to gain new experience.

Question 6

Code 1.06 Maintaining Competence

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Standard which requires behavior analysts to engage in professional development activities such as reading relevant literature and attending trainings/conferences/workshops, etc.

Question 7

Code 1.07 Cultural Responsiveness & Diversity

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Standard which compels behavior analysts to evaluate their and their trainees’ ability to address the needs of individuals with diverse needs or backgrounds.

Question 8

Code 1.08 Nondiscrimination

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Behavior analysts behave in an equal and inclusive manner toward others, regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender etc...

Question 9

Code 1.09 Nonharassment

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Standard which compels behavior analysts to refrain from behaviors that are considered intimidating, hostile, or abusive to others.

Question 10

Code 1.10 Awareness of Personal Biases & Challenges

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Standard which compels behavior analysts to ensure that personal challenges or biases do not interfere with their work.

Question 11

Code 1.11 Multiple Relationships

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Standard which compels behavior analysts to avoid conflicts of interest.

Question 12

Code 1.12 Giving & Receiving Gifts

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Standard which compels behavior analysts not to accept a gift of more than $10 (US).

Question 13

Code 1.13 Coercive & Exploitative Relationships

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Standard which compels behavior analysts not to abuse their power or authority by coercing others.

Question 14

Code 1.14 Romantic & Sexual Relationships

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Standard which compels behavior analysts to avoid a romantic or sexual relationship with a former client for two years after the professional relationship has ended.

Question 15

Code 1.15 Responding to Requests

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Standard which compels behavior analysts to provide clients and stakeholders with necessary information in a timely manner

Question 16

Code 1.16 Self-Reporting Critical Information

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Standard which compels behavior analysts to notify the BACB when they have been arrested for a crime.

Question 17

Code 2.01 Providing Effective Treatment

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Standard which compels behavior analysts to only provide conceptually consistent and evidence-based treatment and to only provide non-behavior analytic services if they have the credentials to do so.

Question 18

Code 2.02 Timeliness

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Standard requiring behavior analysts to complete reports and provide data within a reasonable period of time.

Question 19

Code 2.03 Protecting Confidential Information

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Standard which requires behavior analysts to ensure that others within their home, community, or even their own organization who do not have permission to do so, do not have access to confidential client information.

Question 20

Code 2.04 Disclosing Confidential Information

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Standard which compels behavior analysts to share confidential information only under specific conditions, including when there is risk of harm to the client or others.

Question 21

Code 2.05 Documentation Protection and Retention

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Standard which states that once a behavior analyst has left an organization, the organization maintains the data and confidential documents for clients.

Question 22

Code 2.06 Accuracy in Service Billing and Reporting

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Standard which compels behavior analysts to be truthful and honest with their fee information and not engage in billing fraud.

Question 23

Code 2.07 Fees

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Standard which compels behavior analysts to charge reasonable rates for their services and make such rates and services known prior to beginning assessment or treatment.

Question 24

Code 2.08 Communicating About Services

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Standard which requires behavior analysts to write and speak about behavior change assessments and programs in a manner that is understandable to clients and stakeholders, supervisees, trainees, and research participants.

Question 25

Code 2.09 Involving Clients and Stakeholders

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Behavior analysts must ensure that clients and relevant stakeholders are informed about the treatment plan throughout the process, including selecting and designing assessments and interventions and through continuous program monitoring.

Question 26

Code 2.10 Collaborating with Colleagues

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Standard which compels behavior analysts to compromise with other professionals, especially those whose interventions may be antithetical to ABA.

Question 27

Code 2.11 Obtaining Informed Consent

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Standard which requires stakeholder consent (and if applicable, client assent) prior to implementing the behavior change intervention.

Question 28

Code 2.12 Considering Medical Needs

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Standard which requires behavior analysts to refer or recommend medical evaluation if there is any reasonable suspicion that a behavior may be due to a biological or medical issue.

Question 29

Code 2.13 Selecting, Designing, and Implementing Assessments

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Standard which compels behavior analysts to select and use assessments that are conceptually consistent with behavioral principles, based on scientific evidence, and meet the needs of the clients before designing behavior change interventions.

Question 30

Code 2.14 Selecting, Designing, and Implementing Behavior-Change Interventions

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Standard which provides a list of 5 steps a behavior analyst must take before implementing a behavior-change intervention.

Question 31

Code 2.15 Minimizing Risk of Behavior-Change Interventions

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Standard which requires behavior analysts to ensure that any behavior change intervention used maximizes benefits and minimizes risks for the client and stakeholders.

Question 32

Code 2.16 Describing Behavior-Change Interventions Before Implementation

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Standard which requires behavior analysts to provide written behavior change plans prior to implementing behavior-change interventions.

Question 33

Code 2.17 Collecting and Using Data

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Standard requiring behavior analysts to collect, graph, and analyze data and to ensure that whoever is collecting data does so correctly.

Question 34

Code 2.18 Continual Evaluation of the Behavior-Change Intervention

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Standard which compels behavior analysts to evaluate the efficacy of their behavior change programs and take necessary corrective actions if progress is not being made.

Question 35

Code 2.19 Addressing Conditions Interfering with Service Delivery

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Standard which compels behavior analysts to gain buy in and resolve any obstacles that may interfere with a behavior change intervention’s success.

Question 36

Code 3.01 Responsibility to Clients

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Standard which requires behavior analysts to act in the best interest of their clients, support their clients’ rights, maximize benefits, do no harm, and be knowledgeable about mandated reporting requirements.

Question 37

Code 3.02 Identifying Stakeholders

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Standard which requires behavior analysts to identify stakeholders and their obligations to each stakeholder.

Question 38

Code 3.03 Accepting Clients

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Standard which compels behavior analysts to only accept clients with service needs within their scope of competence and available resources.

Question 39

Code 3.04 Service Agreements

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Standard which requires behavior analysts to always have a signed service agreement outlining responsibilities of all parties, scope of services, behavior analyst’s obligation under the Code, and complaint procedures before beginning services.

Question 40

Code 3.05 Financial Agreements

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Standard which requires behavior analysts to document compensation and billing practices before beginning services and to ensure a service agreement is in place for pro bono or bartered work.

Question 41

Code 3.06 Consulting with Other Providers

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Standard compelling behavior analysts to obtain consent and seek consultation with others if we lack the competency or cannot provide services ourselves.

Question 42

Code 3.07 Third-Party Contracts for Services

Accepted Answer

Behavior analysts contracting with third-parties for services have a contract outlining responsibilities of all parties, the scope of the behavioral services to be provided, use of information, obligations under the Code, and limits to confidentiality.

Question 43

Code 3.08 Responsibility to the Client with Third-Party Contracts for Services

Accepted Answer

Client care/welfare above all. If a third party requests services incompatible with client’s best interests, outside BA's scope of competence, or could result in 1.11, BA seek to resolve the issue. If it can't be resolved, BA discontinue their service.

Question 44

Code 3.09 Communicating with Stakeholders About Third-Party Contracted Services

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Standard which compels behavior analysts to ensure that, when third parties contract for services, that clients or their legal representative is informed of the scope of the services and their rights to receive copies of documentation and data.

Question 45

Code 3.10 Limitations of Confidentiality

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Standard which requires behavior analysts to inform clients and stakeholders of the limitations of confidentiality at the outset of the professional relationship and when information disclosures are required.

Question 46

Code 3.11 Documenting Professional Activity

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Behavior analysts create and maintain detailed and high-quality documentation of their professional activities for accountability, applicable laws/regulations/funder or organization policies, and in the event of a transition of services.

Question 47

Code 3.12 Advocating for Appropriate Services

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Behavior analysts educate clients and stakeholders about evidence-based assessment and treatment and that they advocate for appropriate amount and level of service provision and supervision/oversight required to meet client goals.

Question 48

Code 3.13 Referrals

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Standard which requires behavior analysts to refer to other providers when needed and to disclose any relationships, fees, or incentives for referrals made.

Question 49

Code 3.14 Facilitating Continuity of Services

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Standard which requires behavior analysts to avoid interruption or disruption of services and to make appropriate and timely efforts to facilitate continuation of services in the event of planned or unplanned interruptions.

Question 50

Code 3.15 Appropriately Discontinuing Services

Accepted Answer

List of six circumstances for ending services. Must be listed in the service agreement: client met all goals; no benefit from services; BA/RBTs harmful conditions; stakeholders not complying with intervention requirements; services are no longer funded.

Question 51

Code 3.16 Appropriately Transitioning Services

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Standard which compels behavior analysts to include transition information in their service agreements and to make appropriate efforts to manage transitions when a client moves to a new behavior analyst or outside their organization.

Question 52

Code 4.01: Compliance with Supervision Requirements

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Standard which compels behavior analysts to remain knowledgeable regarding BACB and other entities rules regarding supervision.

Question 53

Code 4.02: Supervisory Competence

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Standard which requires behavior analysts to only supervise within their area of competency or to respecialize.

Question 54

Code 4.03: Supervisory Volume

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Standard which states that behavior analysts will only take on new supervisees when they have the capacity (caseload, time, resources) to do so.

Question 55

Code 4.04: Accountability in Supervision

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Standard which states that behavior analysts are responsible for the conduct of their supervisees during professional activities.

Question 56

Code 4.05: Maintaining Supervision Documentation

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Standard which requires behavior analysts to maintain supervision records for a period of at least 7 years.

Question 57

Code 4.06: Providing Supervision and Training

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Standard which states that behavior analysts use evidence based and individualized training procedures.

Question 58

Code 4.07: Incorporating and Addressing Diversity

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Standard which requires behavior analysts to act to reduce bias or prejudice comments or behaviors in their supervisees.

Question 59

Code 4.08: Performance Monitoring and Feedback

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Standard which compels behavior analysts to provide ongoing data collection and performance monitoring of their supervisees and trainees.

Question 60

Code 4.09: Delegation of Tasks

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Standard which requires behavior analysts to only assign activities and tasks that their supervisees or trainees can do independently or with proper support.

Question 61

Code 4.10: Evaluating Effects of Supervision and Training

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Standard which requires behavior analysts to engage in self-assessment and modify their supervision as needed.

Question 62

Code 4.11: Facilitating Continuity of Supervision

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Standard which requires behavior analysts to ensure that in the event they have a planned or unplanned disruption of supervision, their supervisees still receive supervision.

Question 63

Code 4.12: Appropriately Terminating Supervision

Accepted Answer

Standard which compels behavior analysts to include a statement regarding grounds for supervision termination in their initial contracts.

Question 64

Code 5.01: Protecting the Rights of Clients, Stakeholders, Supervisees, and Trainees

Accepted Answer

Standard which compels behavior analysts to protect their clients’, stakeholders, supervisees, and/or trainees’ privacy as required by law.

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