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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?
Suggested Answer: C
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28 comments · newest first
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Buddy
10 months ago
Wow, I didn't know it was considered unethical to advise family. That's surprising!
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Caren
10 months ago
I disagree, B sounds reasonable. A little informal guidance can help!
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Luther
10 months ago
C seems like a good option. Early intervention is key!
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Dean
10 months ago
D feels a bit vague. What specific treatments are we talking about?
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Hassie
11 months ago
I think A is definitely the right choice. Can't mix family and professional advice.
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Colene
11 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
11 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
11 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
12 months ago
I remember discussing the importance of maintaining professional boundaries, so I think option A might be correct.
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Kenneth
12 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
12 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year ago
Option C sounds like the best approach. It's important to offer guidance without overstepping boundaries.
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Ira
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year ago
Absolutely, the cousin might not be familiar with all the technical terms, so simplifying the information is key.
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Letha
1 year ago
True, it's all about finding the right balance between being informative and understandable.
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Delmy
1 year ago
Yeah, I agree. Providing some helpful suggestions can make a big difference for the cousin and their child.
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Dorothy
1 year 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
1 year ago
I agree with Kris. Option C is the most ethical and professional response in this situation.
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Kris
1 year ago
I think option C is the best choice. It suggests early intervention without crossing any ethical boundaries.
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Raina
1 year 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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Rachael
1 year ago
Yeah, it's important to provide guidance while also respecting professional standards.
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Delisa
1 year ago
I agree, suggesting some people for the cousin to contact seems like a responsible approach.
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Trinidad
1 year ago
Option C sounds like a good balance between helping out and maintaining professional boundaries.