Unit 3 Flashcards
Behavior analysts have an obligation
to the science of behavior and
profession of behavior analysis
Each one of us must take this responsibility to heart. Behavior analysis is a Fairly new field.?!Despite our rapid growth, there are still only a FEW of us around the world. Each of us has an Obligation to recognize our BROAD responsibility to the FIELD and follow up on that recognition with scrupulous action without becoming self righteous about it.
6.0 Behavior Analysts’ Ethical Responsibility to the Profession of Behavior Analysis
Remaining conceptually systematic
Disseminating our science understandable language
Keeping current on best-practice, Policing our field and DATA.
A partial list of professional
obligations
, could end up doing considerable damage on one (or more) of three different levels:
The individual consumer
The field of behavior analysis
Society at large :
failing to meet our obligations
Result in a lack of individual consumer
progress
Evoke poor “word-of-mouth” reviews of ABA
Cause the consumer to reject any offers of ABA services in the future
Failing to meet our obligations to our
discipline can:
Long-term damage to the public perception of ABA, and behavior analysis in general
delay in the growth of our influence on improving the human condition
Initiation of outside oversight, forcing us to shift away from the foundation of our science (e.g., we become procedural technicians)
One or two high-profile incidents of clearly unethical action could easily result in:
Can damage the reputation and growth of our profession
Little things make a difference
How we present ourselves in meetings and in public communicates to other professionals
Respect, even for those who disagree
Be Prepared
Maintain an adherence to scientific rigor, self-policing,
Gave collegial attitude
Professional Nonfeasance
Even low-profile inaction
Education
Public welfare
Health and nutrition
Conservation and environmental protection
Performance management and corporate
governance
And possibly even in the arena of foreign
policy
Our analysis of the effects of environmental contingencies is evidence-based and robust, and could have significant implications for a broad range of social issues including:
Effects on Society at Large;
- Could Delay our ability to contribute to improving the human condition through broader social policy
- Behavior analysis belongs in any discussion of matters relating to human behavior
- Each one of us is responsible
Failure to meet our professional and
scientific obligations
a). Above all other professional training, behavior analysts uphold and advance the values, ethics, and principles of the profession of behavior analysis
• What this sounds like versus what it actually means. Read, Humble Behaviorism
b) Behavior analysts have an obligation
to participate in behavior-analytic professional and scientific organizations or activities
6.01 Affirming Principles
Natural science
Follow Determinism
Base our view of world on SELECTIONISM
“Behavior counts”
DATA
Foster independence and reaching meaningful outcomes
VALUES of the Profession of
Behavior Analysis include that we are a:
- 01 Affirming Principles
a) . Above all other professional training, behavior analysts uphold and advance the values, ethics, and principles of the profession of behavior analysis
B
6.01a “Above All Other
Professional Training…
Malfeasance: First, do no harm
Beneficence: Benefit others
Nonfeasance: You must not stand idle. ( In law: “Depraved indifference” is a crime
Be just and truthful
Treat others with dignity, respect, caring, and
compassion
Pursue excellence: ( Seek Continuous improvement (in one’s own work)
Accept responsibility for The things you do.
Ethics and Principles of Behavior
Analysis Take into account ideas of…i
Spread our science
“Save the world” through the Application of our science
A note of caution
Affirming Principles when we..
Maintain knowledge of current information in area(s) of practice and maintain competence in the skills by:
• Attending conferences and conventions
• Participating in workshops
• Obtaining additional coursework
Join Professional Organizations
Obtain membership in state, regional, national, and international behavior analysis organizations such as:
•Association of Professional Behavior
Analysts (APBA)
•Our practitioner organization
- Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI)
-Our scientific and scholarly organization
Code Element 1.03! Maintaining Competence through Professional Development says we must:…
6.01 Affirming Principles part b
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The BACB is NOT a membership organization
The BACB is a credentialing body
We are NOT members of the BACB. We are CERTIFICANTS.
Does not host conferences
Can only be minimally involved in lobbying
What About the BACB?
Support the mission of organization
Different Types of membership with different Benefits ie:
- Publications/newsletters - Conference discounts - Job services
Benefits of conference participation
-Expand knowledge
-Networking
-Obtaining CE’s
Why Professional Membership and
Conference Participation?
Pay attention!
Be professional and polite (no texting, talking, sleeping); be where you are
Seeking CE credit means you at least tried to understand what the presenter was talking about
Ask questions, don’t make speeches
When attending a conference talk or
workshop:
Meet and hear live presentations by those whose work has influenced you
Find out about new trends and research findings
-These may either inform your current practice, or become new areas of concentration.
Other people can learn about YOU
Make contacts – network!
Benefits of Attending Professional Conferences
A “systematic method of meeting people, finding out about them, and keeping in touch”
For behavior analysts, there are two distinct types of networking:
• With other behavior analysts
•With individuals who are not behavior analysts
Bailey
Networking
Membership in professional
associations
Attending professional conferences
Attending local peer review committee meetings, and other local ABA-related events
Use of social media
Networking with Other Behavior Analysts
Join other professional organizations
E.g., The Society of Behavioral
Pediatrics, The Gerontological Society of America, The Brain Injury Association of America
-See Allen, Barone, & Kuhn, (1993); Friman
(2010); LeBlanc, Heinicke, & Baker (2013)
Attend non-behavioral conferences
Present at conferences
Give free public talks
-The story of the lifelong scholar society
Networking with Other Disciplines:
Organizations
Attend non-behavioral conferences
Present at these conferences
-The story of ADEC – Thanatology
Give free public talks
-The story of the lifelong scholar society
Networking with Other Disciplines:
Presentations
Bailey & Burch (2010) suggest
preparing a ready-to-go presentation
In 90 seconds or less, be prepared to say what ABA is, what you do, and the type of services you can provide*
**While this can be helpful, be careful: You must be
sensitive to subtle social signals to make this work
The “Elevator Speech”
- Curiosity: Be curious: Ask about other person; listen, but look for opportunities to share your own stor- A conversation, not a lecture
- Be a Connector:: This is powerful. Facilitate connections between people who may be able to help each other. They will appreciate it…and it will reflect very well on you
- Follow up: Trade business cards: make notes on reverse side. UPDATE contact lists right away. Carry pen/pencil, small notebook if possible
Best way to maintain contact: MAINTAIN CONTACT! Do what you SAY you are going to do.
Three Keys to Successful
Networking
Bailey and Burch
Behavior analysts are:
• truthful and honest
• Follow through on professional commitments
• Refrain from making professional commitments they cannot keep
INTEGRITY : Code Element 1.04g
Behavior analysts promote behavior
analysis by making information about it available to the public through presentations, discussions, and other media
6.02 Disseminating Behavior
Analysis