[U1Q] Yasmine, a behavior analyst, is almost always late to…

[U1Q] Yasmine, a behavior analyst, is almost always late to parent meetings and supervision sessions with her staff members. In addition, her documentation is often late, inaccurate, or incomplete, which causes service interruptions for her clients. Which type of risk to the profession does this scenario pose?

[U1Q] Aurora, a BCBA, submits a request for services for a 4…

[U1Q] Aurora, a BCBA, submits a request for services for a 4-year-old with autism who has significant developmental delays. Aurora discovers that the client’s insurance provider is known for rejecting requests for treatment focused solely on acquisition skills, citing a lack of “medical necessity.” To ensure the client is approved, Aurora adds “physical aggression” to the list of target behaviors, even though the client’s aggressive behavior has been very minor and within the typical range for their age. Which of the following issues occurs when a BCBA uses consequential ethics to analyze this dilemma? 

[U1Q] Patrick, a BCBA, wants to determine which procedure wo…

[U1Q] Patrick, a BCBA, wants to determine which procedure would be best to reduce his client’s challenging behavior during necessary allergy tests. Patrick reads several research articles to identify multiple potential procedures. He discusses treatment options with his client’s parents, including the benefits and risks of the procedures. This discussion has delayed treatment. Which of the following issues occurs when a BCBA uses contextual ethics to analyze this dilemma?

[U1Q] Ivo is a behavior analyst and is working with a client…

[U1Q] Ivo is a behavior analyst and is working with a client in a school. After the client engages in a long duration of challenging behaviors, Ivo begins talking negatively about his client’s behaviors with multiple teachers. He states, with the client sitting a few feet away, that he “doesn’t know what to do anymore.” Which type of risk to the client does this scenario pose?

[U3Q] Loraine provides prospective clients with an initial c…

[U3Q] Loraine provides prospective clients with an initial consultation, but the cost varies depending on the complexity and severity of the cases. She does not want additional charges to deter a client’s caregivers, especially those managing intense challenging behavior, as she feels these clients are most in need of services. For these caregivers, she intends to reveal information about the added cost only if more time is necessary. What is the most appropriate course of action for Loraine to take?