Explain the factors that go into making a determination as to ...

[tiara099]

Explain the factors that go into making a determination as to whether an individual has the capacity to make an informed decision.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Name and explain at least 4 ways an individual can maintain and expand professional competence.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

[hramirez205]

Answer to Question 1

In order to be considered capable of making informed decisions, an individual must have (a) adequate mental process or faculty by which he or she acquires knowledge, (b) the ability to select or express his or her choices, and

Answer to Question 2

(1) Continuing Education Units are available by attending workshops and conferences. (2) Presenting at conferences or simply attending conferences, even if CEUs are not available. (3) Reading professional, high-quality, behavioral journals, such as the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis and The Behavior Analyst.