[MidA] Belinda is a behavior analyst who is assigned to provide services for Bram, a 6-year-old who has a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and whose self-biting behavior has recently begun to cause more severe tissue damage. The mid-afternoon intake meeting with Bram’s mom goes well. However, during Belinda’s first observation visit in the evening after school, Bram’s dad is present. Bram’s father begins arguing with his mother in another room about how they do not need “some outside person coming in and telling us how to raise our kid.” Given this scenario, culture is most likely having an impact on which of the following?

The below question is the last question on this exam. After answering the question and BEFORE submitting the exam, please rip up your scratch paper in front of the camera.   [MidA] Gordon is a behavior analyst. He agrees with his client’s parents to start a new intensive language acquisition program with his client. However, Gordon has recently had many professional and personal priorities come up that may limit his ability to oversee the program with his full attention. Which ethics standard should Gordon mainly consider?

[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?