Unit 3 Flashcards
4.0 Behavior analysts and the behavior-change program
Manage the entire behavior-change program (design, implementation, discontinuation)
4.01 Conceptual Consistency
Design a conceptually systematic program based on the principles of behavior analysis
4.02 Involving clients in planning and consent
Involve clients in program planning while clearly explaining details of the program
4.03 Individualized behavior-change programs
Create based on each client’s behaviors, environment and goals; don’t copy behavior programs
4.04 Approving behavior-change programs
Written permission from clients to implement and modify behavior-change program
4.05 Describing behavior-change program objectives
Explain and get approval of program objectives before implementing the program
4.06 Describing conditions for behavior-change program success
Explain to clients the circumstances required for program success
4.07 Environmental conditions that interfere with implementation
Seek to eliminate program obstacles or recommend other professional services
4.08 Considerations regarding punishment procedures
Punishment used with caution and reinforcement procedures; discontinue when no longer needed
4.09 Least restrictive procedures
Recommend least restrictive procedures likely to be effective
4.10 Avoiding harmful reinforcers
Minimize the use of harmful reinforcers and excessive MOs
4.11 Discontinuing behavior-change programs and behavior-analytic services
Explain objective termination criteria to clients and discontinue when criteria is met
3 types of supervisory relationships
Employer-employee
Contracted supervisor
Combination
3 issues with employer-employee supervisory relationships
Supervisor lacks experience
Supervisor has limited time
Supervisor requests conflict with ethics
3 issues with contracted supervisory relationships
Supervisor has limited involvement with cases
Time limitations
Distance travel