Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) — Question 7

Billy, a 20-year-old male, has the capacity to give consent for treatment. The behavior analyst has developed a program and explained it to Billy. Procedures, benefits, rights, and other information also were shown to him. The one element still needed for informed consent is approval from

Answer options

• A. Billy.
• B. clinical review committee.
• C. human rights committee.
• D. Billy's parents.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, Billy, because as an adult who can give consent, he has the right to approve the treatment. The other options are not necessary for informed consent in this case since Billy is of legal age and capable of making his own decisions.