Unit 1

Question 1

Ethics

Answer 1

Set of moral principles in action

Question 2

Fundamental Question (3)

Answer 2

1. What is the right thing to do?
2. What is worth doing?
3. What does it mean to be a good behavior analyst?

Question 3

Purpose of ethical practice

Answer 3

Further the client’s welfare

Question 4

2 approaches to evaluate ethical dilemmas

Answer 4

(1) Analyze the actions

(2) Analyze the consequences

Question 5

Structural approach to analyzing ethical dilemmas

Answer 5

Evaluate actions against moral principles

Question 6

Functional approach to analyzing ethical dilemmas

Answer 6

Evaluate consequences based on who is helped or hurt

Question 7

“Behavior analyst” according to the Code

Answer 7

Those certified or those have submitted applications for certification

Question 8

“Client” according to the Code

Answer 8

Service recipient, parent/guardian, institutional rep, known beneficiary of services

Question 9

“Behavior-analytic services” according to the Code

Answer 9

Based on the science of behavior and designed for socially important behavior change

Question 10

1.0 Responsible Conduct of Behavior Analysts

Answer 10

Maintain high standards for personal & professional behavior

Question 11

1.01 Reliance on Scientific Knowledge

Answer 11

Make conceptually systematic decisions based on research and data

Question 12

1.02 Boundaries of Competence

Answer 12

Practice in new areas only after education, training, & supervised experience

Question 13

1.03 Maintaining Competence through Professional Development

Answer 13

Use literature, workshops, conferences & coursework to stay current

Question 14

1.04 Integrity

Answer 14

Be honest, keep commitments, don’t break the law or violate the Code

Question 15

1.05 Professional and Scientific Relationships

Answer 15

Provide services in a defined role, avoid jargon, don’t discriminate, & recognize personal issues

Question 16

“Multiple relationships” according to the Code

Answer 16

Simultaneous behavior-analytic and non-behavior-analytic roles with a client

Question 17

1.06 Multiple Relationships and Conflicts of Interest

Answer 17

Avoid and/or resolve multiple relationships & do not accept gifts

Question 18

1.07 Exploitative Relationships

Answer 18

Don’t exploit others, no sexual relations with clients/supervisees, bartering only if culturally appropriate

Question 19

Risk-benefit analysis: _____

Answer 19

Analysis of potential risks & benefits of an intervention