Unit 1 Flashcards
Set of moral principles in action
Ethics
What is the right thing to do?
What is worth doing?
What does it mean to be a good behavior analyst?
3 fundamental ethical questions
To further the welfare of the client
Basic purpose of practicing ethically
Analyze actions
Analyze consequences
2 approaches to evaluating ethical dilemmas
Structural approach of how actions measure up against moral principles
Analyzing actions
Functional approach Analyzing in ethical dilemmas
Analyzing consequences
Ethical Principles of Psychologists &Code ofConduct Right to Effective
Behavioral Treatment Students’ Rights to Effective Education Professional & Ethical Compliance Code for Behavior Analysts
4 relevant ethics documents in ABA
Enforceable document that provides ethical rules for certified individuals
Professional &Ethical Compliance Code for Behavior Analysts
Those who hold BCBA/BCaBA certification
Those who have submitted complete applications for BCBA/BCaBA certification
Referred to as “behavior analyst” in the Code
Services based on the science of behavior designed to change bx in socially important ways
Behavior analytic services
Treatment, assessment, training, consultation, managing, supervising, teaching, etc.
Types of behavior analytic activities
Direct recipient of services
Legal guardian of service recipient
Employer or agency representative
Third party contractor for services
Referred to as “client” in the Code
Maintain high standards of professional & personal bx
1.0 Responsible conduct of behavior analysts
Make conceptually systematic decisions based on research and data
1.01 Reliance on scientific knowledge
Practice in new areas only after education, training, & supervised experience
1.02 Boundaries of competence
Stay current through literature, workshops, & conferences
1.03 Maintaining Competence through Professional Development
Be honest, keep commitments, don’t break the law or the Code
1.04 Integrity
Services in a defined role, avoid jargon, don’t discriminate, recognize personal issues
1.05 Professional and scientific relationships
Simultaneously inBOTH a behavior-analytic &non-behavior-analytic role with those receiving services
Multiple relationship
Avoid and/or resolve multiple relationships & do not accept gifts
1.06 Multiple relationships and conflicts of interest
Don’t exploit, avoid sexualr elations with clients/supervisees, no bartering unless culturally appropriate
1.07 Exploitative relationships