BDS Modules E.1 Exam UPDATED
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
The core principle that requires behavior analysts to fulfill responsibilities to their scientific and
professional communities, to society in general, and to the communities they serve is to - CORRECT
ANSWER behave with integrity
A bcba recently began providing in-home services to a family located outside of the normal
commuting radius. Weeks after starting with the family, the bcba is offered a large school contract
within miles of the home office. The behavior analyst negotiates a contract with the school to continue
working with the family while serving the school contract at a temporary, reduced capacity. In this
scenario, the practitioner's actions are in accordance with the principle of - CORRECT ANSWER
behaving with integrity
You believe one of your clients would benefit from occupational therapy. However, the school district
you are working for does not provide OT services. To avoid complications, your supervisor asks you
to not mention it during the upcoming educational planning meeting. You - CORRECT ANSWER
recommend that the parents seek and evaluation independent of the school
Two therapists thought there were ethical issues with how their time was being billed and reported it
to the supervising behavior analysy. The BCBA proceeded to get clarity on the issue and identified the
individuals involved, gathered relevelt documentation, identified the core principles and standards of
the ethic code that were applicable to the issue - CORRECT ANSWER an evaluation of the
outcome of the action to ensure the ethical issue had been resolved
The foundational principles in the Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts indicates the behavior analysts
should - CORRECT ANSWER behave with integrity
Ensure their own competency
Treat others with compassion, dignity, and respect
Benefit others
When resolving an ethical dilemma, behavior analysts should - CORRECT ANSWER use
structured decision-making process
Document information that is essential to decision making, actions, and outcome
,Follow the spirit and letter of the code's core principles and specific standards
Protect confidentiality in preparing and staring documentation of the incident
A behavior analyst has recently taken on a new client. Just prior to a team meeting, the bcba is
informed that an OT with whom the bcba has had disagreements regarding treatment approaches is
also joining the meeting. Despite their past differences, the bcba commits to ensure the client's needs
are met. In this scenario the practitioner's actions embody the principle of - CORRECT ANSWER
benefiting others
Remaining within one's scope of practice, and being knowledgable and current about interventions
that may pose risks to clients reflect with ethical principle? - CORRECT ANSWER ensuring
competence
The principle of benefiting others is exemplified in the work of behavior analysts by - CORRECT
ANSWER protecting the rights
The foundational principles articulated in the ethics code for behavior analysts - CORRECT
ANSWER serve as the framework for the specific standards
When resolving ethical dilemmas, behavior analysts identify the relevant principles and standards in
the code and consult other available resources, such as - CORRECT ANSWER all of the above
Research literature
Decision making models
Trusted colleagues
The principle of treating others with compassion, dignity, and respect is exemplified in behaviors such
as - CORRECT ANSWER treating other equitablt=y
A BA who was experienced in addressing task refusal with people with intellectual and developmental
disabilities, - CORRECT ANSWER ensuring competence
, A ba is interviewing a 57 year old client - CORRECT ANSWER treating other with
compassion
Behavior analysts who engage in unethical behaviors can create risks for which of the following? -
CORRECT ANSWER the profession
Clients and stakeholders
Other behavior analysts
Themselves
Currently, research indicates that the goals behavior analysts target for children with ASD do not
produce meaningful outcomes in adulthood - CORRECT ANSWER true
Behavior analysts abide by ethical principles to ensure that their treatments result in - CORRECT
ANSWER all of the above
Meaningful outcome
Conformity with the ethical standard
The elimination of questionable interventions
Professional standards, such as those in the ethics code for behavior analysts, are important for
protecting - CORRECT ANSWER the consumers
The rapid growth of behavior analysis and the concern over the ethical behavior of practitioners has
stemmed from the fact that - CORRECT ANSWER all of the above
There is a long history
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
The core principle that requires behavior analysts to fulfill responsibilities to their scientific and
professional communities, to society in general, and to the communities they serve is to - CORRECT
ANSWER behave with integrity
A bcba recently began providing in-home services to a family located outside of the normal
commuting radius. Weeks after starting with the family, the bcba is offered a large school contract
within miles of the home office. The behavior analyst negotiates a contract with the school to continue
working with the family while serving the school contract at a temporary, reduced capacity. In this
scenario, the practitioner's actions are in accordance with the principle of - CORRECT ANSWER
behaving with integrity
You believe one of your clients would benefit from occupational therapy. However, the school district
you are working for does not provide OT services. To avoid complications, your supervisor asks you
to not mention it during the upcoming educational planning meeting. You - CORRECT ANSWER
recommend that the parents seek and evaluation independent of the school
Two therapists thought there were ethical issues with how their time was being billed and reported it
to the supervising behavior analysy. The BCBA proceeded to get clarity on the issue and identified the
individuals involved, gathered relevelt documentation, identified the core principles and standards of
the ethic code that were applicable to the issue - CORRECT ANSWER an evaluation of the
outcome of the action to ensure the ethical issue had been resolved
The foundational principles in the Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts indicates the behavior analysts
should - CORRECT ANSWER behave with integrity
Ensure their own competency
Treat others with compassion, dignity, and respect
Benefit others
When resolving an ethical dilemma, behavior analysts should - CORRECT ANSWER use
structured decision-making process
Document information that is essential to decision making, actions, and outcome
,Follow the spirit and letter of the code's core principles and specific standards
Protect confidentiality in preparing and staring documentation of the incident
A behavior analyst has recently taken on a new client. Just prior to a team meeting, the bcba is
informed that an OT with whom the bcba has had disagreements regarding treatment approaches is
also joining the meeting. Despite their past differences, the bcba commits to ensure the client's needs
are met. In this scenario the practitioner's actions embody the principle of - CORRECT ANSWER
benefiting others
Remaining within one's scope of practice, and being knowledgable and current about interventions
that may pose risks to clients reflect with ethical principle? - CORRECT ANSWER ensuring
competence
The principle of benefiting others is exemplified in the work of behavior analysts by - CORRECT
ANSWER protecting the rights
The foundational principles articulated in the ethics code for behavior analysts - CORRECT
ANSWER serve as the framework for the specific standards
When resolving ethical dilemmas, behavior analysts identify the relevant principles and standards in
the code and consult other available resources, such as - CORRECT ANSWER all of the above
Research literature
Decision making models
Trusted colleagues
The principle of treating others with compassion, dignity, and respect is exemplified in behaviors such
as - CORRECT ANSWER treating other equitablt=y
A BA who was experienced in addressing task refusal with people with intellectual and developmental
disabilities, - CORRECT ANSWER ensuring competence
, A ba is interviewing a 57 year old client - CORRECT ANSWER treating other with
compassion
Behavior analysts who engage in unethical behaviors can create risks for which of the following? -
CORRECT ANSWER the profession
Clients and stakeholders
Other behavior analysts
Themselves
Currently, research indicates that the goals behavior analysts target for children with ASD do not
produce meaningful outcomes in adulthood - CORRECT ANSWER true
Behavior analysts abide by ethical principles to ensure that their treatments result in - CORRECT
ANSWER all of the above
Meaningful outcome
Conformity with the ethical standard
The elimination of questionable interventions
Professional standards, such as those in the ethics code for behavior analysts, are important for
protecting - CORRECT ANSWER the consumers
The rapid growth of behavior analysis and the concern over the ethical behavior of practitioners has
stemmed from the fact that - CORRECT ANSWER all of the above
There is a long history
