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Jimmy is a BCaBA dating Melissa, another BCaBA who works at a different location for the same company.  Melissa is sitting for her BCBA exam next week and if successful, she may be transferred to the same location as Jimmy.  Given this scenario, which ethics standard should the behavior analyst mainly consider?

Maia is a new BCBA. She is beginning home-based services with a new client. As she plans to meet with the family and start services, she is unsure how exactly to outline what the services looks like and how to make it clear what she can and cannot do. Given this scenario, which ethics standard should the behavior analyst mainly consider?

April is a BCBA who has spent her career working with adults in supported employment settings. She is asked to begin working with a child with Rett syndrome, focusing on communication and toileting. She decides that this is a great way to learn some new skills and accepts the case. Given this scenario, which ethics standard is being violated?

Raphael is a BCBA who is a member of a clinical review committee at an ABA Agency. This committee meets to discuss current cases, ensure that ethical, evidence-based treatment is being provided, and troubleshoot difficult cases. Raphael often makes inappropriate jokes or comments that make his female colleagues uncomfortable. Given this scenario, which ethics standard is being violated?

BCBA Cheyanne works part-time as an internal consultant for a large company that was recently the defendant in a civil lawsuit. Cheyanne was not implicated as a direct party in the lawsuit, but her name was mentioned as part of the legal proceedings. Given this scenario, which ethics standard should the behavior analyst mainly consider?

An RBT that works at Freddie’s clinic tells him that her supervisor has been messaging her late into the night and on weekends regarding program and behavior plan updates. The RBT feels overwhelmed and feels that it is unfair for her supervisor to message her after work hours. Given this scenario, what would be the best course of action for Freddie to take?

Luis is a BCBA working with a family in which the father is a fan of the same sports team as Luis. The father recently purchased two tickets to the game but says now he is unable to attend. He offers the tickets to Luis, free of charge. Luis is eager to see the team play, and he takes the tickets.  Given this scenario, which ethics standard is being violated?

A new trainee emails Tanae to set up a contract for fieldwork supervision. On their first meeting the trainee asks why Tanae hasn’t responded to her emails earlier in the week. After initial confusion, she checks her email and notices several emails from the trainee were filtered into her “junk mail” folder and had come from a different email address. Given this scenario related to 1.15 Responding to Requests, what is the most appropriate course of action the behavior analyst should take?

Marcie is a BCBA providing supervision for folks pursuing their BCBA certification hours. Marcie plans to go on vacation but does not want her beloved plants to die while she is away. She asks one of her supervisees to water the plants once a day while she is gone. The supervisee agrees to water the plants even though he really doesn’t want to. Given this scenario, which ethics standard is being violated?

DeAndre is a new BCBA working with a company that expects each BCBA to manage a supervisory caseload. DeAndre has not yet completed the required supervision training but his boss expects him to take on supervisees as soon as possible. Given this scenario, which ethics standard should the behavior analyst mainly consider?