Guidelines for Responsible Conduct for Behavior Analysis

Question 1

What does 1.0 of the code focus on?

Answer 1

Responsible conduct of a behaviour analyst

Question 2

Describe 1.01

Answer 2

B.A.s rely on scientific knowledge to make decisions

Question 3

Describe 1.02

Answer 3

Serve clients within boundaries of their competence

Question 4

Describe 1.03

Answer 4

B.As are required to continue professional development

Question 5

Describe 1.04

Answer 5

B.As maintain integrity by following the legal, moral and ethical considerations

Question 6

Describe 1.05

Answer 6

B.As maintain professional and scientific relationships (i.e. work within defined role, use language appropriate for client, do not discriminate, if do not have the skills then education or referral, don’t allow personal problems to interfere)

Question 7

Describe 1.06

Answer 7

BAs refrain from dual relationships or conflicts of interest

Question 8

Describe 1.07

Answer 8

BAs do not exploit persons or relationships with individuals they supervise or clients (includes sexual relationships)

Question 9

Describe 2.0 in general.

Answer 9

The behaviour analyst has a responsibility to operate in the best interest of clients

Question 10

Describe 2.01

Answer 10

Client refers to whomever the BA provides services to

Question 11

Describe 2.02

Answer 11

The BA only accepts clients whose behaviour problems align with their education and experience

Question 12

Describe 2.03

Answer 12

The BA’s responsibility is to all parties affected by behavioural services.

Question 13

Describe 2.04

Answer 13

BAs arrange for consultations, collaboration and referrals based on the best interest of their client.

Question 14

Describe 2.05

Answer 14

When dealing with third parties the BA will clarify the relationships with all parties involved at the outset of the relationship.

Question 15

Describe 2.06

Answer 15

• B.A. supports individual rights
• must provide your credentials
• must get permission for any electronic recording of interviews etc.
• must inform clients of their rights
• comply with criminal background checks

Question 16

Describe 2.07

Answer 16

• B.A have obligation to respect confidentiality
• clients have right to confidentiality
• include information important to the purpose
• discuss confidentiality only for appropriate scientific or professional purposes and only with people involved

Question 17

Describe 2.08

Answer 17

• maintain appropriate confidentiality in creating, storing, accessing, transferring and disposing of records