PSYC 7710 Comprehensive Exam || with Certified Answers.
True correct answers TRUE OR FALSE? For each certification cycle, Behavior Analysts must
complete continuing education covering supervision to maintain their BACB status to supervise
trainees obtaining fieldwork hours.
Acknowledge and respect the family's cultural beliefs while incorporating evidence-based
practices. correct answers Maria, a behavior analyst, is working with a family from a different
cultural background. The family's values and beliefs regarding disability differ from mainstream
American culture.
How should Maria approach this situation to ensure cultural responsiveness?
Address the concern privately with the organization's management and provide alternative
suggestions for maintaining client confidentiality. correct answers A behavior analyst notices that
their company is using digital content in public statements that may compromise client
confidentiality. What should they do?
Pilot test the data collection methods before continuing the research. correct answers A behavior
analyst is conducting research on a new intervention. They are unsure if the data collection
methods are reliable. What should they do?
Tyler should briefly meet with John to discuss the delays in submitting notes after each session.
correct answers Tyler has been providing supervision for John for the past 6 months. He notices
that John has not been turning in his notes after sessions in a timely manner. This results in a
delay in agency billing for the services and getting reimbursement.
Which of the following should Tyler do?
a) Tyler should briefly meet with John to discuss the delays in submitting notes after each
session.
b) Tyler should immediately reduce John's direct hours with clients.
,c) Tyler should develop a remediation plan with John, review it as needed, and give feedback on
his performance. Tyler should explain to John that if he does not meet the requirements for the
plan, then there may be disciplinary actions.
d) Tyler should send an email to John to ask why he has not completed the notes.
Decline the request from the school district and explain that it is necessary to involve the parents
or legal guardians in the decision-making process and provision of services. Also ensure that all
parties involved are informed and consent to the services being provided, as outlined in the ethics
code. correct answers As a BCBA, you're approached by a school district to provide behavioral
intervention services for a student with developmental disabilities. The school district requests
that you provide services directly to the student without involving the parents.
How should you proceed according to the Ethics Code, section 3.07, regarding providing third-
party contracts for services?
Discuss the risks of multiple relationships with the client and decline the offer to tutor the client
in Spanish. correct answers A behavior analyst is asked by a client to provide therapy to the
client's child and to tutor the child in Spanish. What should the behavior analyst do?
7 years correct answers When a behavior analyst is finished with their research endeavor, how
many years must they retain data from the study?
correct answers Behavior analysts should only discuss the reason services would transition when
that circumstance occurs.
False correct answers TRUE OR FALSE? Behavior analysts have a right to discriminate against
others.
Present aggregated data without disclosing individual participant details. correct answers When
disseminating research findings, how should behavior analysts balance the need for transparency
with the requirement to maintain participant confidentiality?
,True correct answers TRUE OR FALSE? Behavior analysts continue to monitor and evaluate
behavior change interventions after implementation.
2 Years correct answers A behavior analyst develops romantic feelings for a former client. How
long should the behavior analyst wait before considering a romantic relationship?
Yes, it's essential to include information on unconscious bias as it can impact decision-making
and interactions with clients from diverse backgrounds, promoting cultural competence among
therapists. correct answers As a behavior analyst supervisor, you are conducting training sessions
with your team of therapists on addressing diversity in the context of ABA interventions. You're
deliberating whether to include information on unconscious bias as part of this training.
Should you include information on unconscious bias when providing training on addressing
diversity in ABA interventions?
They could undermine the validity and reliability of their measures by neglecting ethical
considerations and participant welfare. correct answers In ABA research, which of the following
risks do behavior analyst researchers potentially face if they fail to seek approval from a review
committee such as an IRB before conducting their study?
Ensure that the therapists he works with are provided further training and supervision on how to
provide culturally responsive services to those clients with differing backgrounds. correct
answers Mark has recently begun working at an agency serving clients with a different cultural
background from himself. He also notices that those he is supervising also have differing cultures
from the clients they serve.
Which of the following should Mark do?
a) Consider only his own skills for providing services to clients with differing cultural
backgrounds.
b) Just review the current literature on best practices for providing culturally responsive
supervision.
c) Ensure that the therapists he works with are provided further training and supervision on how
to provide culturally responsive services to those clients with differing backgrounds.
d) None of these.
, True correct answers TRUE OR FALSE?
Tyler works for a company that provides ABA, speech, and counseling services. He notices that
the company's web page lists his name and that he provides both behavior and counseling
services. Tyler is only certified as a behavior analyst.
If Tyler's administrator is a BCBA and responsible for the page's content, Tyler could consider
reporting to the BACB.
Complete client intake. correct answers Which of the following tasks must the behavior analyst
complete when practicing within the defined role?
a) Pass the certification exam.
b) Define and document their professional role with relevant parties in writing.
c) Complete client intake.
d) None of these.
A potential lack of scientific rigor and validity in the research correct answers An ABA
researcher who is confident in their expertise decides to disregard current research literature and
methodologies, believing their personal approach is superior. Which of the following is a
potential consequence of this decision?
a) Enhanced credibility of the research
b) Improved generalizability of the study
c) A potential lack of scientific rigor and validity in the research
d) Increased innovation in the field
False correct answers TRUE OR FALSE?
Behavior analysts do not need to collaborate with colleagues in the best interest of clients
because ABA is scientifically proven as the best practice for behavior change.
True correct answers TRUE OR FALSE? For each certification cycle, Behavior Analysts must
complete continuing education covering supervision to maintain their BACB status to supervise
trainees obtaining fieldwork hours.
Acknowledge and respect the family's cultural beliefs while incorporating evidence-based
practices. correct answers Maria, a behavior analyst, is working with a family from a different
cultural background. The family's values and beliefs regarding disability differ from mainstream
American culture.
How should Maria approach this situation to ensure cultural responsiveness?
Address the concern privately with the organization's management and provide alternative
suggestions for maintaining client confidentiality. correct answers A behavior analyst notices that
their company is using digital content in public statements that may compromise client
confidentiality. What should they do?
Pilot test the data collection methods before continuing the research. correct answers A behavior
analyst is conducting research on a new intervention. They are unsure if the data collection
methods are reliable. What should they do?
Tyler should briefly meet with John to discuss the delays in submitting notes after each session.
correct answers Tyler has been providing supervision for John for the past 6 months. He notices
that John has not been turning in his notes after sessions in a timely manner. This results in a
delay in agency billing for the services and getting reimbursement.
Which of the following should Tyler do?
a) Tyler should briefly meet with John to discuss the delays in submitting notes after each
session.
b) Tyler should immediately reduce John's direct hours with clients.
,c) Tyler should develop a remediation plan with John, review it as needed, and give feedback on
his performance. Tyler should explain to John that if he does not meet the requirements for the
plan, then there may be disciplinary actions.
d) Tyler should send an email to John to ask why he has not completed the notes.
Decline the request from the school district and explain that it is necessary to involve the parents
or legal guardians in the decision-making process and provision of services. Also ensure that all
parties involved are informed and consent to the services being provided, as outlined in the ethics
code. correct answers As a BCBA, you're approached by a school district to provide behavioral
intervention services for a student with developmental disabilities. The school district requests
that you provide services directly to the student without involving the parents.
How should you proceed according to the Ethics Code, section 3.07, regarding providing third-
party contracts for services?
Discuss the risks of multiple relationships with the client and decline the offer to tutor the client
in Spanish. correct answers A behavior analyst is asked by a client to provide therapy to the
client's child and to tutor the child in Spanish. What should the behavior analyst do?
7 years correct answers When a behavior analyst is finished with their research endeavor, how
many years must they retain data from the study?
correct answers Behavior analysts should only discuss the reason services would transition when
that circumstance occurs.
False correct answers TRUE OR FALSE? Behavior analysts have a right to discriminate against
others.
Present aggregated data without disclosing individual participant details. correct answers When
disseminating research findings, how should behavior analysts balance the need for transparency
with the requirement to maintain participant confidentiality?
,True correct answers TRUE OR FALSE? Behavior analysts continue to monitor and evaluate
behavior change interventions after implementation.
2 Years correct answers A behavior analyst develops romantic feelings for a former client. How
long should the behavior analyst wait before considering a romantic relationship?
Yes, it's essential to include information on unconscious bias as it can impact decision-making
and interactions with clients from diverse backgrounds, promoting cultural competence among
therapists. correct answers As a behavior analyst supervisor, you are conducting training sessions
with your team of therapists on addressing diversity in the context of ABA interventions. You're
deliberating whether to include information on unconscious bias as part of this training.
Should you include information on unconscious bias when providing training on addressing
diversity in ABA interventions?
They could undermine the validity and reliability of their measures by neglecting ethical
considerations and participant welfare. correct answers In ABA research, which of the following
risks do behavior analyst researchers potentially face if they fail to seek approval from a review
committee such as an IRB before conducting their study?
Ensure that the therapists he works with are provided further training and supervision on how to
provide culturally responsive services to those clients with differing backgrounds. correct
answers Mark has recently begun working at an agency serving clients with a different cultural
background from himself. He also notices that those he is supervising also have differing cultures
from the clients they serve.
Which of the following should Mark do?
a) Consider only his own skills for providing services to clients with differing cultural
backgrounds.
b) Just review the current literature on best practices for providing culturally responsive
supervision.
c) Ensure that the therapists he works with are provided further training and supervision on how
to provide culturally responsive services to those clients with differing backgrounds.
d) None of these.
, True correct answers TRUE OR FALSE?
Tyler works for a company that provides ABA, speech, and counseling services. He notices that
the company's web page lists his name and that he provides both behavior and counseling
services. Tyler is only certified as a behavior analyst.
If Tyler's administrator is a BCBA and responsible for the page's content, Tyler could consider
reporting to the BACB.
Complete client intake. correct answers Which of the following tasks must the behavior analyst
complete when practicing within the defined role?
a) Pass the certification exam.
b) Define and document their professional role with relevant parties in writing.
c) Complete client intake.
d) None of these.
A potential lack of scientific rigor and validity in the research correct answers An ABA
researcher who is confident in their expertise decides to disregard current research literature and
methodologies, believing their personal approach is superior. Which of the following is a
potential consequence of this decision?
a) Enhanced credibility of the research
b) Improved generalizability of the study
c) A potential lack of scientific rigor and validity in the research
d) Increased innovation in the field
False correct answers TRUE OR FALSE?
Behavior analysts do not need to collaborate with colleagues in the best interest of clients
because ABA is scientifically proven as the best practice for behavior change.
