Ethics and Behavior Analysis Quiz 1

Simply put, ethics is defined by

• Specific rules of conduct

• Legal standards

• Common sense

• None of these

Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) are required to comply with ethical guidelines set by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB). What is the name of the BACB document that describes ethical guidelines for BCBAs to follow?

• Bailey and Burch's Ethics for Behavior Analysts

• Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts

• Responsible Conduct Guidelines for Behavior Analysts

• A Behavior Analyst's Guide to Ethics

What is behavior analysis?

• The study of neurological reasons for behavior

• A theory that informs physical science

• A natural science approach that seeks to understand the behavior of individuals

• An approach to understanding behavior using introspection

What is the name of this branch of behavior analysis: "The philosophy of the science underlying behavior analysis, the science of behavior, and its application"?

• Applied behavior analysis

• Service delivery

• Experimental analysis

• Radical behaviorism

Characteristics of applied behavior analysis (ABA) are referred to as

• A BACB Task List item

• The philosophy of science

• A scientific framework

• Seven dimensions

What does BACB stand for?

• Behavior Analysis Credentialing Body

• Behavioral Analysis Certifying Board of Directors

• Behavior Analyst Certification Board

• More than one option applies.

What role does the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) serve in behavior analysis?

• ABAI sets professional standards for the field.

• ABAI oversees educational programs that specialize in the study of behavior analysis.

• ABAI sells coffee mugs with their logo.

• More than one option applies

Scope of competence is defined as

• The professional activities a behavior analyst can consistently perform with proficiency

• A legal requirement to obtain written permission from a client prior to the onset of services

• A range of professional services offered by a BCBA

• None of these

A unique feature of behavior analysis is that it is a science that

• Relies on mentalistic constructs

• Seeks to understand the behavior of plants

• Uses inferential statistics to guide practice

• None of these

What is the Heinz dilemma?

• A classic example of why people should be allowed to steal from others

• A classic example used to study morality

• A classic example of respondent conditioning

• A type of condiment