1. Ethical Considerations Flashcards
What are the rights of clients?
a) support under the law
b) documentation of the BA’s credentials
c) electronic recordings of interviews kept secure & confidential
d) accurate credential of BA
e) procedures for complaining about BAs
f) being informed of one’s rights
What is self-determination?
- a value of BAs
- fostered by teaching certain skills
- may require that safeguards & restrictions be put into place
According to Van Houten et al (1988), what are functional skills?
refers to teaching skills that foster access to:
- positive & negative reinforcement
- reducing the bxs that interfere with independence or social acceptability
- teaching skills that benefit society at large
- some skills may only be partially learned
- everyone has the right to benefit from participation in community life
According to Van Houten et al (1988), what is restrictiveness?
overall restrictiveness is
- a function of absolute level of restrictiveness,
- time to achieve acceptable outcome, &
- consequences of delay of intervention
According to Van Houten (1988), what is personal welfare?
fostered by
- the use of peer review & human rights committees when treatment involves risk to the individual,
- a focus on providing functional skills that foster independence, &
- the client or advocate being actively involved in treatment-related decisions
“peer review” = professional peers
(parent/advocate is included in human rights review process)
According to Van Houten et al (1988), what is The Right to Effective Treatment?
- a therapeutic environment is safe, humane, & responsive to client needs
- enjoyable & instructive activities - age appropriate & client preferences
- fewest restrictions as necessary
Under The Right to Effective Treatment Act, what constitutes a competent behavior anaylst?
- having training in behavioral principles, assessment, treatment, research methodology, & professional ethics
- complex cases or those which impose a risk - treatment should involve a doctoral level
What is The Effective Council of the Association for Behavior Analysis?
the right to:
a) a therapeutic environment
b) services that focus on the welfare of the client (e.g., teaching functional skills)
c) treatment by a competent BA
d) ongoing evaluation & behavioral assessment
e) the most effective interventions available
What is the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)?
a free, appropriate education is the right of all children
Wyatt vs. Stickney (1972)
the right to food, privacy, & basic activities do not have to be earned
Hancock vs. Avery (1969)
limits the duration & places conditions on the use of timeout
Informed Consent
[the potential recipient of services or participant in a research study] gives his or her explicit permission before any assessment or treatment is provided
What are ethical considerations?
decide whether to accept or reject the case by asking:
1) is the presenting problem amenable to behavioral intervention?
2) is the proposed intervention likely to be successful?
When to disclose info? (Limits of confidentiality)
without consent as mandated by law or where permitted for valid purposes - such as providing needed services, obtaining appropriate professional consultations, protecting the individual or others from actual harm, or to receive payment for services
How to document professional & scientific work?
- in a manner that would be acceptable in an adjudicative forum when that is a possibility
- to meet requirements of the law
- to ensure accountability
