BACB BCABA Exam - Topic 5 Question 112 Discussion

Actual exam question for BACB's BCABA exam

Question #: 112
Topic #: 5

A behavior analyst specializing in developmental disabilities is informed by a cousin at a family gathering that their 2-year-old child has just received a diagnosis of autism and severe intellectual disability. The cousin asks the behavior analyst for advice. Which statement BEST conforms to the ethical and professional standards for behavior analysts?

AIt would be unprofessional and unethical for the behavior analyst to advise a relative.

BThe behavior analyst can consult with their cousin, but only on an informal basis once the cousin hires their own behavior analyst.

CEarly intensive behavioral intervention may suit the child and family. The behavior analyst should suggest some people for the cousin to contact.

DTell the cousin that the child will benefit from behavioral intervention with the impact of the intervention depending on the specific treatment that is implemented.

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Suggested Answer: C

by Willard at Jun 12, 2025, 10:56 PM

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Buddy

5 months ago

Wow, I didn't know it was considered unethical to advise family. That's surprising!

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Caren

5 months ago

I disagree, B sounds reasonable. A little informal guidance can help!

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Luther

6 months ago

C seems like a good option. Early intervention is key!

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Dean

6 months ago

D feels a bit vague. What specific treatments are we talking about?

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Hassie

6 months ago

I think A is definitely the right choice. Can't mix family and professional advice.

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Colene

6 months ago

I recall that early intervention is crucial, but I’m not confident if suggesting contacts is enough. Option D seems a bit too direct without knowing more about the situation.

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Nichelle

7 months ago

I think it’s tricky because while we want to help, we also have to be careful about giving advice without a formal relationship. I’m leaning towards option B.

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Jerlene

7 months ago

I’m not sure, but I feel like we practiced a similar question where the behavior analyst had to consider ethical guidelines. Maybe option C is the best choice?

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Marleen

7 months ago

I remember discussing the importance of maintaining professional boundaries, so I think option A might be correct.

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Kenneth

7 months ago

I'm pretty confident that option A is the correct answer. It would be unprofessional for the behavior analyst to directly advise their cousin in this case.

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Keneth

7 months ago

I'm a bit confused on the nuances of this situation. Is it really unethical for the behavior analyst to advise their own relative? I'll have to think this through.

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Carin

8 months ago

Option C seems like the best choice here. The behavior analyst should provide some guidance and referrals to help the cousin get the child the support they need.

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Rebbeca

8 months ago

This is a tricky one. I'll need to carefully review the ethical guidelines for behavior analysts to determine the appropriate response.

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Justine

11 months ago

Option C all the way! The behavior analyst has a responsibility to help out, especially since it's a family member. Just gotta make sure they don't take it too far and start dictating the whole treatment plan. Wouldn't want to end up in a 'cousin-tastrophe', am I right?

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Jade

10 months ago

Option C sounds like the best approach. It's important to offer guidance without overstepping boundaries.

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Ira

11 months ago

C) Early intensive behavioral intervention may suit the child and family. The behavior analyst should suggest some people for the cousin to contact.

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Corazon

11 months ago

I'm not sure, I think option D could also be a good choice. It provides specific advice on the benefits of behavioral intervention.

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Casey

11 months ago

Hmm, I'd have to go with option D on this one. The behavior analyst should be honest about the potential impact of the intervention, but still provide some helpful suggestions. Can't just leave the cousin hanging, right? Although, I do wonder if the cousin would even understand half the technical jargon we use.

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Marshall

10 months ago

Absolutely, the cousin might not be familiar with all the technical terms, so simplifying the information is key.

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Letha

11 months ago

True, it's all about finding the right balance between being informative and understandable.

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Delmy

11 months ago

Yeah, I agree. Providing some helpful suggestions can make a big difference for the cousin and their child.

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Dorothy

11 months ago

Option D is definitely the way to go. It's important to be honest about the potential impact of the intervention.

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Glen

11 months ago

I agree with Kris. Option C is the most ethical and professional response in this situation.

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Kris

11 months ago

I think option C is the best choice. It suggests early intervention without crossing any ethical boundaries.

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Raina

11 months ago

Wow, this is a tricky one. I mean, on one hand, it seems like the ethical thing to do is to help out a family member, but on the other hand, you don't want to cross any professional boundaries, you know? I'm leaning towards option C - gotta give the cousin some guidance, but make sure they get their own behavior analyst too.

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