WTFx?
Ethics Code Knowledge
Acronyms
Ethical Scenarios
4 Letter Words
100

During math worksheets, a learner threw their pencil on the floor. Staff pick up the pencil and remove the worksheet for a few minutes. The behavior occurs almost exclusively during difficult tasks.

Escape
100

What is the first code in the BACB Ethics Code for Board Certified Behavior Analyst?

1.01 Being truthful

100

ABC

Antecedent Behavior Consequence

100

A parent asks you how another client is doing because their child plays with them in the clinic. What should you do? 

Maintain confidentiality and do not share information about another client

100

This verbal operant allows a speaker to request something they want or need.

Mand

200

A learner sees the staff begin talking to another child. The learner immediately begins yelling and throwing toys. Staff rush over and provide comfort and redirection.

Attention

200

What is a stakeholder?

Any individual(s) or groups who have an interest in or are affected by behavior-analytic services but may not directly receive them.

200

SD

Discriminative Stimulus
200

A client's caregiver offers you a brand-new iPad as a thank-you gift. What ethical concern exists?

Accepting expensive gifts may create a conflict of interest or multiple relationship.

200

A child sees a dog and says, "Dog!" without being asked. This verbal operant is occurring.

Tact

300

A learner repeatedly rocks back and forth while alone in their room. This behavior occurs when no one is present, and no consequences are provided.

Automatic Positive Reinforcement

300

What is a client?

The individual who directly receives behavior-analytic services.

300

SIB

Self-injurious Behavior

300

During the session, you realize a client's treatment plan is unclear and you are unsure how to proceed. What should you do?

Contact the supervising BCBA to seek clarification.

300

"The results of measurement, usually in quantifiable form; plural form of datum" (Cooper et al., 2020)

Data

400

In a standard FA, this condition allows the learner to get free access to activities, noncontingent attention, and no demands are placed. 

Control/Play

400

Name one of the four core guiding principles based on the BACB Ethics Code.

1. Benefit others

2. Treat others with compassion, dignity, and respect

3. Behave with dignity

4. Ensure their competency

400

ISB

Inappropriate Sexual Behavior

400

You are asked to run a feeding program, but you have never been trained on the procedure. What should you do?

Ask for training and supervision before implementing the program.

400

Fill in the blank: Baer, ____ , & Risley

Wolf

500

A learner engages in head hitting. The behavior occurs when demands are presented, when preferred items are removed, when caregivers are busy, and even when the learner is alone. 

Multiple functions, multiply controlled behavior

500

When making treatment decisions, behavior analysts should prioritize THIS above all else, including company profits, caregiver preferences, or personal convenience.

Client's best interest

500

DRD

Differential Reinforcement of Diminishing Rates

500

When should you contact the BACB regarding a serious ethical concern?

When you have a certificant who has committed a significant ethics violation that may harm clients, consumers, supervisees, or the public.

500

This communication system teaches learners to exchange a picture for a desired item or activity.

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