Kylie, a BCBA, has just been notified that she is being investigated for possible billing fraud. Kylie believes that she has done nothing wrong and plans to cooperate with the investigation. She expects that the outcome of the investigation will show no wrongdoing on her part. Given this scenario, what would be the best course of action for the behavior analyst to take?

Mareesa started a master’s degree program in ABA. While taking classes she also worked at an Autism center nearby. She was placed on a team for a client named Seb. The supervising BCBA went through a list of skills she would be taught from beginning to end of supervision experience. The first task for Mareesa was to observe the current therapist work with Seb while practicing taking data. The BCBA collected IOA and gave Mareesa feedback. Given this scenario, what is the role of Mareesa?

Maia is a new BCBA. She is beginning home-based services with a new client. As she plans to meet with the family and start services, she is unsure how exactly to outline what the services looks like and how to make it clear what she can and cannot do. Given this scenario, which ethics standard should the behavior analyst mainly consider?

An RBT that works at Freddie’s clinic tells him that her supervisor has been messaging her late into the night and on weekends regarding program and behavior plan updates. The RBT feels overwhelmed and feels that it is unfair for her supervisor to message her after work hours. Given this scenario, what would be the best course of action for Freddie to take?

BCBA Chondra recently had a baby. She has a nanny care for the newborn while she is working. The nanny informed Chondra that she was going on a trip for a week and would not be able to watch the child. Chondra is considering bringing her baby to work with her, and while in meetings she will ask one of her RBTs to watch the baby. Given this scenario, which ethics standard should the behavior analyst mainly consider?

Kira goes to pick up her daughter at after-school care and sees a parent struggling with a child who appears to be throwing a tantrum. Kira introduces herself as a behavior analyst and tells the mother that when tantrums are maintained by attention, the best approach is to stand near the child to monitor for safety, but not to talk or give attention to the child. Given this scenario, which ethics standard is being violated?

Malika is a BCBA who has been supervising Zuzka. Recently, Malika has had some personal troubles that have prevented supervision from occurring, resulting in Zuzka missing meetings that are necessary to accrue hours. Malika has decided to terminate supervision at this time. Given this scenario, what would be the best course of action for Malika to take?

Raphael is a BCBA who is a member of a clinical review committee at an ABA Agency. This committee meets to discuss current cases, ensure that ethical, evidence-based treatment is being provided, and troubleshoot difficult cases. Raphael often makes inappropriate jokes or comments that make his female colleagues uncomfortable. Given this scenario, which ethics standard is being violated?

A new trainee emails Tanae to set up a contract for fieldwork supervision. On their first meeting the trainee asks why Tanae hasn’t responded to her emails earlier in the week. After initial confusion, she checks her email and notices several emails from the trainee were filtered into her “junk mail” folder and had come from a different email address. Given this scenario related to 1.15 Responding to Requests, what is the most appropriate course of action the behavior analyst should take?

Luis is a BCBA working with a family in which the father is a fan of the same sports team as Luis. The father recently purchased two tickets to the game but says now he is unable to attend. He offers the tickets to Luis, free of charge. Luis is eager to see the team play, and he takes the tickets.  Given this scenario, which ethics standard is being violated?