Reinforcement
True or False: You should use punishment first, then reinforcement if it does not work
FALSE. Always choose reinforcement first!
True or False: You do not need to consult medical if you can guess why a new challenging behavior is occurring
FALSE: Consult a medical professional if you think the behaviors are being influenced by a medical condition
True or False: You should protect the dignity and well-being of your clients when conducting research.
TRUE. To have competent research, you should protect your client's physically and psychologically
What does competency entail?
Work within your boundaries - education, training, supervision, CEUs
Whose responsibility is it to ensure that behavior analysts incorporate and address topics related to diversity in practice?
The supervisor providing supervision and training to staff
True or False: We recommend the least restrictive procedures when working with a client
TRUE: Use the least restrictive procedure that is likely to be effective before moving to more restrictive treatments
List 2 reasons why not providing choice is beneficial
1. could be dangerous or unproductive 2. May hinder independence 3. may not have leisure skills during down time and engage in dangerous behavior
True or False: You should use your client's real name while publishing your research
FALSE: Protect your client's by using a different name
Benefit Others, Treat Others with Compassion, Dignity, and Respect, Behave with Integrity, Ensure their Competence.
True or False: You can take on as many clients as you want
False: the amount of clients you have should match your ability level
True or False: You do not need to include your clients when deciding which goals to target
FALSE: Including your clients when creating behavior change programs is beneficial
How would you respond if someone said ABA is too rigid
The social validity of ABA approaches
The range of social skills and adaptive skills taught
The individualization of programs in ABA
FALSE: Also cite professionals who have contributed to your research
True or False: you can call yourself a BCBA in training
FALSE: You are either a BCBA or not. You can not misrepresent yourself
True or False: You don't need to have worked with a certain behavior before in order to be competent
FALSE
Why should you provide choice to your clients?
1. Same basic rights as others 2. Help them to live as independently as possible 3. Research shows people prefer to have choices
If an ethical or legal violation occurs, the following must be determined -
potential for harm; a legal, regulatory, or mandatory-reporting condition
Before you conduct research on your own you should first have done what ____
Conducted research under a supervisor
What are some reasons services would be discontinued (list 2)
Agreed upon goals are achieved, services are making the challenging behavior worse, parents aren't following the BIP, parents ask to end, insurance no longer approves services
List 2 pros to in-person supervision
context, immediate feedback, assist in the moment physically
Cultural Competence includes 3 facets (unit 7) what are they?
Awareness, Knowledge, Skills
How would you respond: ABA uses punishment/ alt uses only positive approaches
Least restrictive treatment model – using the least intrusive procedures
Punishment is to be used as a last resort
There isn’t a lot of research on wheter Alt tx punish behavior – do not know if a child decreases certain bx to avoid the alt tx
What does consent in research entail____
Explaining procedures, participants, resulting data and its use
True or False: When submitting information to the BACB, behavior analysts only provide truthful and accurate information
TRUE
True or False: Telehealth is the recommended mode of supervision
False: Live, direct observation is the preferred mode of supervision