SPCE 619: Professional Issues in Applied Behavior Analysis
BACB 6th Edition Test Content Outline Items to Cover
Identify and comply with requirements for making public statements about professional
activities (e.g., social media activity; misrepresentation of professional credentials, behavior
analysis, and service outcomes). (E-5)
Identify and apply the legal, regulatory, and practice requirements (e.g., licensure,
jurisprudence, funding, certification) relevant to the delivery of behavior-analytic
services. (E-12)
Outline
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Identify and comply with requirements for making public statements about
professional activities (e.g., social media activity; misrepresentation of professional
credentials, behavior analysis, and service outcomes). (E-5)
o Behavior analysts must ensure that any information they share is truthful. They
should not misrepresent their academic qualifications, certifications, or areas of
expertise. Present services accurately and individuals should be informed about
the scope and nature of the services offered. Refrain from misleading or
unsupported claims about their services. All claims behavior analysts make
should be honest and based on empirical evidence.
o Application of services should be transparent and behavior analysts should
avoid overstatements and clarify areas of competence.
Identify and apply the legal, regulatory, and practice requirements (e.g., licensure,
jurisprudence, funding, certification) relevant to the delivery of behavior-analytic
services. (E-12)
o Licensure for behavior analysts is a process that allows practitioners to provide
services legally within a particular jurisdiction. They must meet educational
criteria, pass examination for licensure and follow up with continuing education
credits. This protects the public by ensuring qualified professionals are offering
services.
o Behavior analysts must comply with laws, rules, and regulations within their
jurisdiction. Services may be funded through private insurances, Medicaid,
schools, or private pay.
o Individuals must meet education and experience requirements to become a
BCBA. They must adhere to the fieldwork hour criteria and then take a
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, standardized exam after reaching their educational goals.
Visual Support
Provide 1 visual aid to enhance understanding of a complex topic (e.g., chart, diagram,
table, illustration). You must complete this independently, and cannot use content that is
available on the Internet.
Multiple Choice Questions
Provide 5 multiple choice questions. Each question should have 5 answer choices.
Identify the correct answer. Provide a rationale explaining the correct answer choice.
1. Which of the following is a requirement for behavior analysts when making public
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