[MidA] Grant is a behavior analyst working with a client in a residential setting. Grant is required to submit a treatment plan update to the client’s funding source every 6 months. After Grant submits the treatment plan, he realizes that one of the behavior technicians collected data incorrectly and the graph reflected progress that did not occur. What is the best course of action Grant to take in this scenario?

[MidA] Rahel is the clinical director of a privately owned ABA company. Her boyfriend is a behavior technician and is accumulating fieldwork hours to become a behavior analyst. Rahel considers referring her boyfriend to the company for hire since the company is very short staffed. Given this scenario, which ethics standard should Rahel mainly consider?

[MidA] Rosario, a behavior analyst, receives a case in which the previous provider employed an eclectic approach to treatment that included several non-evidence-based interventions. She discusses these treatments with the stakeholders and proposes alternative approaches, which are evidence-based and within her scope of practice and expertise. Which core principle is Rosario applying?

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[MidA] When conducting intake interviews, Abigail, a behavior analyst, uses everyday language and paraphrases the interviewees’ answers to make sure she accurately captures their questions and concerns about services. Which of the following skills is Abigail demonstrating?

[MidA] Lana is a behavior analyst working with a client in a clinic-based setting. Lana must submit a treatment plan update to the client’s funding source every 6 months. After Lana submits the treatment plan, she realizes that one of the behavior technicians collected data incorrectly and the graph reflected progress that did not occur. What is the best course of action for Lana to take in this scenario?

[MidA] Josh passes his behavior analyst certification exam. He posts a picture on social media of himself working with his first client without obtaining the client’s consent. Which type of risk to the behavior analyst is this scenario an example of?

[MidA] Tamara is a behavior analyst. She is reviewing her staff’s timesheets and sees that someone combined driving time with session time. Which ethics standard should the Tamara mainly consider?

[MidA] A medium-sized ABA agency hires Colton as a contractor. He provides organizational behavior management (OBM) and performance management services to address some performance issues in their staff. Colton works with a technician, Piper, to increase her on-time note completion. As part of the feedback that Colton provides to Piper he says, “To be honest, the rule about completing session notes within 24 hours is not that necessary, because the insurance company is not going to look at it.” Which type of risk to stakeholders is this scenario an example of? 

[MidA] Amelia, a behavior analyst, is monitoring an echoic program for a client. She has observed several sessions, and it appears as though her client’s echoic skills are improving. Amelia has not reviewed the data sheets or taken treatment integrity data because the vocalizations seem so clearly improved. Which ethics standard is Amelia violating?