BEHP 5014b Flashcards
1.01 Reliance on scientific knowledge
Make conceptually systematic decisions based on research and data
2.05 Rights and prerogatives of clients
Support clients’ rights, provide current credentials, inform of right to complain, obtain consent to record
Service recipient gives explicit permission before any services are provided
Informed consent
A set of moral principles in action
Ethics
Which code element? Supervisors must make time for supervisees
5.02 Supervisory volume
4.02 Involving clients in planning and consent
Involve clients in program planning while clearly explaining all details of the program
Which code element? Only conduct assessments based on the current research
3.0 Assessing behavior
Name an issue with multiple (combination) supervisor relationships
Conflicting responsibilities / tasks from different supervisors
Which code element? Maintain high standards of professional and personal bx
1.0 Responsible conduct of behavior analysts
5.07 Evaluating the effects of supervision
Supervisors must evaluate their own performance
Which code element? Design a conceptually systematic program based on the principles of behavior analysis
4.01 Conceptual consistency
4.05 Describing behavior-change program objectives
Explain and get approval of program objectives before implementing the program
Which code element? Advocate for scientifically supported treatments and necessary services
2.09 Treatment/intervention efficacy
Which code element? Supervisors outline all aspects of the supervisory relationship before supervision begins
5.05 Communication of supervision conditions
Name 2 approaches to evaluating ethical dilemmas
Analyze actions
Analyze consequences
Which code element? Only accept clients outside your area of expertise after training and supervision
2.01 Accepting clients
3.01 Behavior-analytic assessment
Select based on client needs/environmental variables and use for decision making when creating BIP
Structural approach to ethical dilemmas, asking how do actions measure up against moral principles?
Analyzing actions
Which code element? Uphold the profession, participate in professional organizations, and disseminate behavior analysis
6.0 Behavior analysts’ ethical responsibility to the profession of behavior analysis
Which code element? Provide accurate information about services, fees, service provider, and relevant outcomes
2.13 Accuracy in billing reports
Name the enforceable document that provides ethical rules for certified individuals
Professional and Ethical Compliance Code for Behavior Analysts
2.13 Accuracy in billing reports
Provide accurate information about services, fees, service provider, and relevant outcomes
Which code element? Create consultations and cooperate with other professionals in the best interest of the client
2.03 Consultation
Which code element? Manage the entire behavior-change program (design, implementation, discontinuation)
4.0 Behavior analysts and the behavior-change program
4.06 Describing conditions for behavior-change program success
Explain to clients the circumstances required for program success
4.08 Considerations regarding punishment procedures
Use punishment with caution and include reinforcement procedures; discontinue when no longer needed
Who is referred to as a “client” in the Code?
- the direct recipient of services
- legal guardian of the service recipient
- employer or agency representative
- third party contractor for services
List the 3 elements of informed consent:
Capacity
Information
Voluntariness
Which code element? Explain to clients the circumstances required for program success
4.06 Describing conditions for behavior-change program success
List 3 considerations for determining the level of formality of informed consent:
Risk
Irreversibility
Intrusiveness
Which code element? Retain records for at least 7 years and ensure they are updated for possible transition
2.11 Records and data
2.12 Contracts, fees, and financial arrangements
Signed contract of responsibilities of all parties (fees for services, billing arrangements, etc)
No coercion or duress in obtaining consent (element of informed consent)
Voluntariness
List 3 levels of formality of informed consent:
Implied
Oral
Written/recorded
5.01 Supervisory competence
Supervisors are experienced in the area in which they are providing services
2.06 Maintaining confidentiality
Client information only discussed in professional settings and with those involved
List types of behavior analytic services
Treatment, assessment, training, consultation, managing, supervising, teaching, etc
Which code element? Operate in the best interest of the client
2.0 Behavior analysts’ responsibility to clients
1.06 Multiple relationships and conflicts of interest
Avoid and/or resolve multiple relationships; do not accept gifts
Which code element? Supervisors design, document, and frequently deliver feedback to improve supervisee performance
5.06 Providing feedback to supervisees
4.10 Avoiding harmful reinforcers
Minimize the use of harmful reinforcers and excessive MOs
4.09 Least restrictive procedures
Recommend least restrictive procedures which are likely to be effective
1.02 Boundaries of competence
Practice in new areas only after education, training, and supervised experience
Which code element? Client information only discussed in professional settings and with those involved
2.06 Maintaining confidentiality
Which code element? Stay current through literature, workshops, and conferences
1.03 Maintaining Competence through
Professional Development
2.02 Responsibility
Create a hierarchy of responsibility to all parties involved and advocate for the primary (top) client
Which code element? Be honest, keep commitments, don’t break the law or the Code
1.04 Integrity
Which code element? Supervisors must evaluate their own performance
5.07 Evaluating the effects of supervision
Which code element? Support clients’ rights, provide current credentials, inform of right to complain, obtain consent to record
2.05 Rights and prerogatives of clients
Which code element? Don’t exploit, avoid sexual relations with clients/ supervisees, no bartering unless culturally appropriate
1.07 Exploitative relationships
2.10 Documenting professional work and research
Document all work for later use or for use by other professionals
Which code element? Make conceptually systematic decisions based on research and data
1.01 Reliance on scientific knowledge
4.01 Conceptual consistency
Design a conceptually systematic program based on the principles of behavior analysis
4.11 Discontinuing behavior-change programs and behavior-analytic services
Explain objective termination criteria to clients and discontinue when criteria is met
Which code element? Select based on client needs/ environmental variables and use for decision making when creating BIP
3.01 Behavior-analytic assessment
4.0 Behavior analysts and the behavior-change program
Manage the entire behavior-change program (design, implementation, discontinuation)
List 3 goals of a supervisory relationship
Seeking certification
Maintaining certification
Expanding professional repertoire
Which code element? Obtain written consent before giving and receiving client records for assessment purposes
3.05 Consent - client records
2.0 Behavior analysts’ responsibility to clients
Operate in the best interest of the client
Who is referred to as a “behavior analyst” in the Code?
- anyone certified by the BACB
- those authorized to provide supervision
- BACB approved course sequence coordinators
Legal competence means:
The individual has reached the age of majority and has not been identified as incompetent
Name 3 issues with contracted supervisor relationships
Supervisor has limited involvement with cases
Time limitations
Distance
2.11 Records and data
Retain records for at least 7 years and ensure they are updated for possible transition
Which code element? Signed contract of responsibilities of all parties (fees for services, billing arrangements, etc)
2.12 Contracts, fees, and financial arrangements
Which code element? Practice in new areas only after education, training, and supervised experience
1.02 Boundaries of competence
1.05 Professional and scientific relationships
Services in a defined role, avoid jargon, don’t discriminate, recognize personal issues
7.0 Behavior analysts’ ethical responsibility to colleagues
Observe ethical obligations in work with colleagues, promote an ethical culture in the workplace and inform others of the Code, resolve/report ethical violations
5.03 Supervisory delegation
Supervisors only assign tasks that the supervisee has been trained to complete
Ability to express clear choice, make rational decisions, and acquire knowledge (element of informed consent)
Capacity
5.06 Providing feedback to supervisees
Supervisors design, document, and frequently deliver feedback to improve supervisee performance
3.02 Medical consultation
Seek medical assistance (from a physician) for possible medical issues
Which code element? Supervisors are experienced in the area in which they are providing services
5.01 Supervisory competence
Which code element? Create programs based on each client’s behaviors, environment and goals; don’t copy behavior programs
4.03 Individualized behavior-change programs
Which code element? Provide accurate information to the BACB, keep exam questions secure, report non-certified persons claiming certification
10.0 Behavior analysts’ ethical responsibility to the BACB
List 3 fundamental ethical questions
- What is the right thing to do?
- What is worth doing?
- What does it mean to be a good behavior analyst?
Which code element? Explain assessment fully and obtain written consent to conduct
3.03 Behavior-analytic assessment consent
2.04 Third-party involvement
Clarify roles and services with all parties, keep clients informed, resolve all conflicts in client’s best interest
1.03 Maintaining Competence through Professional Development
Stay current through literature, workshops, and conferences
Which code element? Get written permission from clients to implement and modify behavior-change programs
4.04 Approving behavior-change programs
Which code element? Services in a defined role, avoid jargon, don’t
discriminate, recognize personal issues
1.05 Professional and scientific relationships
Which code element? Follow the Code and the law when storing and disposing of client records
2.07 Maintaining records
5.04 Designing effective supervision and training
Supervisors provide training that is behavior-analytic, effective and ethical
Which code element? Plan for unexpected interruptions and assist with transition of services
2.15 Interrupting or discontinuing services
5.02 Supervisory volume
Supervisors must make time for supervisees
10.0 Behavior analysts’ ethical responsibility to the BACB
Provide accurate information to the BACB, keep exam questions secure, report non-certified persons claiming certification
BCaBAs may supervise:
RBTs, direct care staff, other BCaBAs for mentorship or training
Which code element? Do not accept or give money for referrals, and provide referral options to clients
2.14 Referrals and fees
Name 3 issues with employee-employer supervisory relationships
Supervisor lacks experience
Supervisor has limited time
Supervisor requests conflict with ethics
Which code element? Supervisors only assign tasks that the supervisee has been trained to complete
5.03 Supervisory delegation
2.09 Treatment/intervention efficacy
Advocate for scientifically supported treatments and necessary services
3.05 Consent - client records
Obtain written consent before giving and receiving client records for assessment purposes
Which code element? Minimize the use of harmful reinforcers and excessive MOs
4.10 Avoiding harmful reinforcers
Which code element? Explain objective termination criteria to clients and discontinue when criteria is met
4.11 Discontinuing behavior-change programs and behavior-analytic services
2.14 Referrals and fees
Do not accept or give money for referrals, and provide referral options to clients
Which code element? Seek to eliminate program obstacles or recommend other professional services
4.07 Environmental conditions that interfere with implementation
4.03 Individualized behavior-change programs
Create programs based on each client’s behaviors, environment and goals; don’t copy behavior programs
Which code element? Involve clients in program planning while clearly explaining all details of the program
4.02 Involving clients in planning and consent
Which code element? Recommend least restrictive procedures which are likely to be effective
4.09 Least restrictive procedures
2.07 Maintaining records
Follow the Code and the law when storing and disposing of client records
8.0 Public statements
Maintain confidentiality in media, don’t solicit testimonials from current clients, be honest in representing ABA services, give appropriate credit to others
Informed of procedures, benefits/risks, and right to withdraw consent (element of informed consent)
Information
Which code element? Document all work for later use or for use by other professionals
2.10 Documenting professional work and research
3.04 Explaining assessment results
Explain assessment results in everyday language and avoid jargon
Which code element? Explain and get approval of program objectives before implementing the program
4.05 Describing behavior-change program objectives
4.07 Environmental conditions that interfere with implementation
Seek to eliminate program obstacles or recommend other professional services
Which code element? Use punishment with caution and include reinforcement procedures; discontinue when no longer needed
4.08 Considerations regarding punishment procedures
Services based on the science of behavior designed to change behavior in socially important ways
Behavior analytic services
1.0 Responsible conduct of behavior analysts
Maintain high standards of professional and personal bx
Which code element? Only provide confidential client information by consent or required by law
2.08 Disclosures
3.0 Assessing behavior
Only conduct assessments based on the current research
9.0 Behavior analysts and research
Research activities comply with the law and the Code, ensure data collected are accurate and complete, and report data honestly
Which code element? Supervisors provide training that is behavior-analytic, effective and ethical
5.04 Designing effective supervision and training
3.03 Behavior analytic assessment consent
Explain assessment fully and obtain written consent to conduct
What is the basic purpose of practicing ethically?
To further the welfare of the client
2.15 Interrupting or discontinuing services
Plan for unexpected interruptions and assist with transition of services
2.01 Accepting clients
Only accept clients outside your area of expertise after training and supervision
Which code element? Observe ethical obligations in work with colleagues, promote an ethical culture in the workplace and inform others of the Code, resolve/report ethical issues
7.0 Behavior analysts’ ethical responsibility to colleagues
Which code element? Seek medical assistance (from a physician) for possible medical issues
3.02 Medical consultation
Which code element? Maintain confidentiality in media, don’t solicit testimonials from current clients, be honest in representing ABA services, give appropriate credit to others
8.0 Public statements
List 4 ethics documents relevant to ABA:
- Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct
- Right to Effective Behavioral Treatment
- Students’ Rights to Effective Education
- Professional and Ethical Compliance Code for Behavior Analysts
6.0 Behavior analysts’ ethical responsibility to the profession of behavior analysis
Uphold the profession, participate in professional organizations, and disseminate behavior analysis
2.08 Disclosures
Only provide confidential client information by consent or required by law
1.07 Exploitative relationships
Don’t exploit, avoid sexual relations with clients/ supervisees, no bartering unless culturally appropriate
Simultaneously in both a behavior-analytic and non-behavior-analytic role with those receiving services
Multiple relationship
Which code element? Explain assessment results in everyday language and avoid jargon
3.04 Explaining assessment results
1.04 Integrity
Be honest, keep commitments, don’t break the law or the Code
Which code element? Create a hierarchy of responsibility to all parties involved and advocate for the primary (top) client
2.02 Responsibility
2.03 Consultation
Create consultations and cooperate with other professionals in the best interest of the client
List 3 types of supervisory relationships
Employer - employee
Contracted supervisor
Combination
4.04 Approving behavior-change programs
Get written permission from clients to implement and modify behavior-change programs
Which code element? Research activities comply with the law and the Code, ensure data collected are accurate and complete, and report data honestly
9.0 Behavior analysts and research
Functional approach to ethical dilemmas
Analyzing consequences
5.05 Communication of supervision conditions
Supervisors outline all aspects of the supervisory relationship before supervision begins
Which code element? Avoid and/or resolve multiple relationships; do not accept gifts
1.06 Multiple relationships and conflicts of interest
Which code element? Clarify roles and services with all parties, keep clients informed, resolve all conflicts in client’s best interest
2.04 Third-party involvement
