MHS 4704 Exam 3 Ethics UPDATED ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
5 reasons for continuing research on punishment - CORRECT ANSWER 1.
punishment is common in everyday environments
2.punishment sometimes produces rapid & clinically significant behavior reduction
3. punishment has side effects that require careful study (avoidance and aggression)
4. punishment interacts w reinforcement in complex ways
5. lack of research can lead to misuse
Phase 3 in Hanley et al. (2005) description - CORRECT ANSWER Reinforcement
alone was employed and failed to suppress behavior, so brief and mild punishment was
conducted in the form of time-out, while still continuing the reinforcement procedures
Phase 3 in Hanley et al. (2005) results - CORRECT ANSWER adding the punishment
time-out procedure drastically and quickly reduced the problem behavior. Meaning combined
treatment is more efficient and safer.
Phase 3 in Hanley et al. (2005) ethical implications - CORRECT ANSWER -
punishment should never be the first option, the least intrusive methods must have all been
exhausted already to employ sP
- reinforcement alone might not always be efficient
- sP must be paired with sR
"Punishment Happens" - CORRECT ANSWER Punishment will happen, meaning it is
bound to occur naturally in any environment. Every individual experiences sP by their
caregivers, peers, etc. It could be in the form of reprimands, time-outs, rejection, etc., and
perhaps unintentionally. But sP is bound to happen, so it cannot be extinguished, it can be
understood, so behavior analysts can apply it safely along with sR procedures.
Leaf et al. (2021) Concerns - CORRECT ANSWER - spread of misinformation about
behaviro analysts
- violation of client confidentiality
, - posting treatment procedures without context
- unprofessional interactions with clients online
Leaf et al. (2021) Recommendations - CORRECT ANSWER - avoid posting clinical
statements w/o evidence
- protect client confidentiality at all costs
- do not teach procedures online
- set professional boundaries
Supervisor Requirements (4.01) - CORRECT ANSWER - have at least 8 hours of
supervisory training
- have a BCBA or BCBA-D license in good standing
- complete supervision checklist/attestation
- complete supervision contract before hrs begin
- maintain professional boundaries
Difference between 4.02 & 1.05 - CORRECT ANSWER - 4.02 refers to competence
needed for providing supervision
- 1.05 refers to overall competence in ABA, such as when giving services.
- 4.02 focuses on whether the supervisor is competent to be suoervsiing the trainee in a
specific area
- 1.05 focuses on whether the behavior analyst is competent by keeping up with current
emthods, science, practices, in their area
- 4.02 harms supervisee and client
- 1.05 only harms client
2 reasons why supervisor would take on too many cases: - CORRECT ANSWER 1.
because they want to help as many people as possible
2. prevate equity is pressing them for more bilalble supervision hours
3. pressure from trainees that need supervision
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
5 reasons for continuing research on punishment - CORRECT ANSWER 1.
punishment is common in everyday environments
2.punishment sometimes produces rapid & clinically significant behavior reduction
3. punishment has side effects that require careful study (avoidance and aggression)
4. punishment interacts w reinforcement in complex ways
5. lack of research can lead to misuse
Phase 3 in Hanley et al. (2005) description - CORRECT ANSWER Reinforcement
alone was employed and failed to suppress behavior, so brief and mild punishment was
conducted in the form of time-out, while still continuing the reinforcement procedures
Phase 3 in Hanley et al. (2005) results - CORRECT ANSWER adding the punishment
time-out procedure drastically and quickly reduced the problem behavior. Meaning combined
treatment is more efficient and safer.
Phase 3 in Hanley et al. (2005) ethical implications - CORRECT ANSWER -
punishment should never be the first option, the least intrusive methods must have all been
exhausted already to employ sP
- reinforcement alone might not always be efficient
- sP must be paired with sR
"Punishment Happens" - CORRECT ANSWER Punishment will happen, meaning it is
bound to occur naturally in any environment. Every individual experiences sP by their
caregivers, peers, etc. It could be in the form of reprimands, time-outs, rejection, etc., and
perhaps unintentionally. But sP is bound to happen, so it cannot be extinguished, it can be
understood, so behavior analysts can apply it safely along with sR procedures.
Leaf et al. (2021) Concerns - CORRECT ANSWER - spread of misinformation about
behaviro analysts
- violation of client confidentiality
, - posting treatment procedures without context
- unprofessional interactions with clients online
Leaf et al. (2021) Recommendations - CORRECT ANSWER - avoid posting clinical
statements w/o evidence
- protect client confidentiality at all costs
- do not teach procedures online
- set professional boundaries
Supervisor Requirements (4.01) - CORRECT ANSWER - have at least 8 hours of
supervisory training
- have a BCBA or BCBA-D license in good standing
- complete supervision checklist/attestation
- complete supervision contract before hrs begin
- maintain professional boundaries
Difference between 4.02 & 1.05 - CORRECT ANSWER - 4.02 refers to competence
needed for providing supervision
- 1.05 refers to overall competence in ABA, such as when giving services.
- 4.02 focuses on whether the supervisor is competent to be suoervsiing the trainee in a
specific area
- 1.05 focuses on whether the behavior analyst is competent by keeping up with current
emthods, science, practices, in their area
- 4.02 harms supervisee and client
- 1.05 only harms client
2 reasons why supervisor would take on too many cases: - CORRECT ANSWER 1.
because they want to help as many people as possible
2. prevate equity is pressing them for more bilalble supervision hours
3. pressure from trainees that need supervision
