[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?

[MidB] During the intake process, Enso, a behavior analyst, tells the parents that he will provide extensive parent training to reduce their son’s severe tantrum behavior. After services begin, Enso repeatedly fails to arrive on time for parent training sessions and sometimes does not show up at all. Which type of risk to stakeholders is this scenario an example of?

[MidA] Marcie is a behavior analyst providing services to Karl who engages in severe self-injurious behavior (SIB). Marcie conducts a lengthy functional behavior assessment (FBA) to determine the function of Karl’s SIB. During the FBA, Karl engages in severe SIB many times, without appropriate intervention, throughout the session. Karl is a member of which category put at risk by Marcie’s unethical behavior?