ABA Ethics Exam Questions with
Answers 2024
ABA in Florida 1960's - Correct Answer -behavior modification was popular.
-dramatic changes were promised, strategies were sold, no consideration to side
effects
-food was a reinforcer for everyone
-lots of punishing consequences
The Sunland Miami Scandal - Correct Answer -Sundial Training center in Miami
-investigation uncovered 'highly explosive situations' involving resident abuse
-Jack McAllister formed a 9-member Blue Ribbon Panel "Resident Abuse
Investigation Committee
Dr. Eat Sunland Miami Scandal - Correct Answer -established a treatment program
that consisted of forced public masturbation, public forced homosexual acts, use
of restraints etc.
Guidelines of Practice for Treatment at Sunland Miami - Correct Answer -
emphasize natural consequences of behavior.
-devise your own immediate response to problem behaviors that might crop up
where no other instructions apply
-do not threaten, always follow through with contingency
Recommendations of the Blue-Ribbon Committee - Correct Answer -strong
support for advocacy program in which staff can make unannounced visits to
institutions to collect info
-peer review of all behavior programs
-prohibition of certain punishment
,ABA Ethics Exam Questions with
Answers 2024
-abandoning seclusion in favor of positive and appropriate time our techniques
The Sunland Miami Legacy - Correct Answer -the pain and suffering of the
individuals with disabilities in the abuses amplified need to think about ethics.
-but there would be no blue ribbon without it
-development of a state-endorsed mechanism of certification, promotion of code
of ethics for ABA
Ethics - Correct Answer -comes from Greek word 'ethos' meaning moral character.
-the explicit philosophical reflection on moral beliefs, values, and practices
-argument over whether ethical standards are set by the time a child reaches
teens
Morals - Correct Answer -strongly held norms and customs.
-ex. prohibition against murder/incest
-standard by which we decided wrong and right
Values - Correct Answer -provides people with a sense of right and wrong,
prescribed code of conduct for living.
Professional Ethics - Correct Answer -principles and standards that underlies one’s
responsibilities, conduct of behaviors and practice in a particular field of expertise.
-can be guidelines or codes of conduct
Core Ethical Principles - Correct Answer 1. do no harm.
,ABA Ethics Exam Questions with
Answers 2024
2. respecting autonomy
3. benefitting others
4. being just
5. being truthful
6. according to dignity
7. treating others with care and compassion
8. pursuit of excellence
9. accepting responsibility
Behaviorally Anchored Rating System (BARS) for Ethics - Correct Answer -created
by Bailey and Burch to categorize ethical situations.
-purpose was to be able to adequately match the situation with the level of
experience of the BCBA
Behaviorally Anchored Rating System (BARS) Subjective Definitions - Correct
Answer 1. there was some (minor to severe) violation of ethics code and/or client
rights.
2. there was some probability of physical or psychological harm (minor to severe)
3. solutions range from those within the authority of the behaviors analyst to
resolve to multiple-step solutions with a supervisor or the agency head involved
4. there was serious conflicts between parties and agencies
5. there was legal issues involved and/or potential lawsuits against the certificated
6. the risk to the behavior’s analyst included possible firing, or worse
Level 1 (BARS) - Correct Answer -minor violation of ethics code and/or client rights
, ABA Ethics Exam Questions with
Answers 2024
-no physical or psychological harm
-within the certificates authority to resolve
-skill level: BCaBA
Level 2 (BARS) - Correct Answer -moderate violation of ethics code and/or
violation rights
-some probability of harm
-is in the behavior analyst’s authority to resolve
-skill level: BCBA
Level 3 (BARS) - Correct Answer -serious violation of ethics code and/or violation
of client’s rights
-increased probability of harm
-behavior analyst requires assistance from others
-skill level: BCBA, 2 yr experience
Level 4 (BARS) - Correct Answer -serious violations of ethics code and/or serious
violation of client’s rights
-probable harm
-is not in the BA's authority alone to resolve
-skill level: BCBA, 3 yr. experience
Level 5 (BARS) - Correct Answer -serious violation of ethics code and/or serious
violations of client’s rights, high probability of harm
Answers 2024
ABA in Florida 1960's - Correct Answer -behavior modification was popular.
-dramatic changes were promised, strategies were sold, no consideration to side
effects
-food was a reinforcer for everyone
-lots of punishing consequences
The Sunland Miami Scandal - Correct Answer -Sundial Training center in Miami
-investigation uncovered 'highly explosive situations' involving resident abuse
-Jack McAllister formed a 9-member Blue Ribbon Panel "Resident Abuse
Investigation Committee
Dr. Eat Sunland Miami Scandal - Correct Answer -established a treatment program
that consisted of forced public masturbation, public forced homosexual acts, use
of restraints etc.
Guidelines of Practice for Treatment at Sunland Miami - Correct Answer -
emphasize natural consequences of behavior.
-devise your own immediate response to problem behaviors that might crop up
where no other instructions apply
-do not threaten, always follow through with contingency
Recommendations of the Blue-Ribbon Committee - Correct Answer -strong
support for advocacy program in which staff can make unannounced visits to
institutions to collect info
-peer review of all behavior programs
-prohibition of certain punishment
,ABA Ethics Exam Questions with
Answers 2024
-abandoning seclusion in favor of positive and appropriate time our techniques
The Sunland Miami Legacy - Correct Answer -the pain and suffering of the
individuals with disabilities in the abuses amplified need to think about ethics.
-but there would be no blue ribbon without it
-development of a state-endorsed mechanism of certification, promotion of code
of ethics for ABA
Ethics - Correct Answer -comes from Greek word 'ethos' meaning moral character.
-the explicit philosophical reflection on moral beliefs, values, and practices
-argument over whether ethical standards are set by the time a child reaches
teens
Morals - Correct Answer -strongly held norms and customs.
-ex. prohibition against murder/incest
-standard by which we decided wrong and right
Values - Correct Answer -provides people with a sense of right and wrong,
prescribed code of conduct for living.
Professional Ethics - Correct Answer -principles and standards that underlies one’s
responsibilities, conduct of behaviors and practice in a particular field of expertise.
-can be guidelines or codes of conduct
Core Ethical Principles - Correct Answer 1. do no harm.
,ABA Ethics Exam Questions with
Answers 2024
2. respecting autonomy
3. benefitting others
4. being just
5. being truthful
6. according to dignity
7. treating others with care and compassion
8. pursuit of excellence
9. accepting responsibility
Behaviorally Anchored Rating System (BARS) for Ethics - Correct Answer -created
by Bailey and Burch to categorize ethical situations.
-purpose was to be able to adequately match the situation with the level of
experience of the BCBA
Behaviorally Anchored Rating System (BARS) Subjective Definitions - Correct
Answer 1. there was some (minor to severe) violation of ethics code and/or client
rights.
2. there was some probability of physical or psychological harm (minor to severe)
3. solutions range from those within the authority of the behaviors analyst to
resolve to multiple-step solutions with a supervisor or the agency head involved
4. there was serious conflicts between parties and agencies
5. there was legal issues involved and/or potential lawsuits against the certificated
6. the risk to the behavior’s analyst included possible firing, or worse
Level 1 (BARS) - Correct Answer -minor violation of ethics code and/or client rights
, ABA Ethics Exam Questions with
Answers 2024
-no physical or psychological harm
-within the certificates authority to resolve
-skill level: BCaBA
Level 2 (BARS) - Correct Answer -moderate violation of ethics code and/or
violation rights
-some probability of harm
-is in the behavior analyst’s authority to resolve
-skill level: BCBA
Level 3 (BARS) - Correct Answer -serious violation of ethics code and/or violation
of client’s rights
-increased probability of harm
-behavior analyst requires assistance from others
-skill level: BCBA, 2 yr experience
Level 4 (BARS) - Correct Answer -serious violations of ethics code and/or serious
violation of client’s rights
-probable harm
-is not in the BA's authority alone to resolve
-skill level: BCBA, 3 yr. experience
Level 5 (BARS) - Correct Answer -serious violation of ethics code and/or serious
violations of client’s rights, high probability of harm
