Definition
Do not accept gifts of monetary value of more than $__ US dollars
$10
T or F? If multiple relationships arise, behavior analysts do not need to take appropriate steps to resolve them.
False
T or F? A gift is acceptable if it functions as an infrequent expression of gratitude and does not result in financial benefit to the recipient.
True
Regina (a behavior analyst) is gifted a 2024 Ford Bronco SUV and Regina happily accepts. What ethics code did she break?
Ethics 1.12 Giving and Receiving Gifts
Because multiple relationships may result in a conflict of _______ that might harm one or more parties, behavior analysts avoid entering into or creating multiple relationships, including professional, personal, and familial relationships with clients and colleagues.
interest
T or F? Behavior analysts communicate the risks of multiple relationships to relevant individuals and continually monitor for the development of multiple relationships.
True
T or F? A gift is acceptable if it functions as an infrequent expression of gratitude or if the behavior analyst has not worked with the client for over 5 years.
False
Jimmy's dad tells Brittany that her client's birthday party is this weekend and Jimmy invites Brittany because she is her son's favorite RBT and it would "mean a lot" to her client. What ethics code would Brittany violate if she were to attend?
Ethics 1.11- Multiple Relationships
Because the exchange of _____ can invite conflicts of interest and multiple relationships, behavior analysts do not give gifts to or accept gifts from clients
gifts
Regina's ex-boyfriend of 20 years reaches out to Regina and requests her services for his son. Regina declines informing him that it would be a violation of her ethics code. What could Regina do to remain within the ethics code?
Regina could document the situation-
1.11- "Behavior analysts document all actions taken in this circumstance and the eventual outcomes."
Regina is supervising her client when the client spills red juice on her own shoes. The RBT expressed to Regina that the parent was unhappy at pickup regarding her shoes and Regina purchased new shoes for the client because she felt bad. Is Regina in violation of an ethics code?
Yes if they cost more than $10
Katie just recently passed her BCBA exam and is starting her new job as an RBT. Upon her first week as a BCBA, she is put on a case whose client is the sibling of a child she babysat in the past. Katie does not inform her superior of this relationship because she no longer babysits for his family and does not think she will interact with the kid she used to babysit. Did Katie remain within ethics code 1.11
No- Katie violates multiple parts of the 1.11.
-Familial relationships
-Did not develop safeguards or a resolution to fix multiple relationships
-Did not inform supervisor or document
Behavior analysts communicate the risks of ______ ______ to relevant individuals and continually monitor for the development of ______ _______.
multiple relationships, multiple relationships
Regina ran into her colleague's client's parent at her local supermarket and he asked her on a date. This client is not under the care of Regina but was recently overseen by a colleague in her office. Regina agrees to the date because it is not her client and the client no longer attends her clinic. Did she violate any ethical codes?
Yes- 1.11
Regina is holding a parent meeting with her client and the client presents Regina with a handmade birthday card made of paper, markers, and glitter. The client's parent proceeds to gift Regina a gift bag of Bath and Body Works full-sized lotion, perfume, and body wash. How should Regina navigate this situation to remain compliment with her ethics code?
Professionally explain the conflict of interest and decline the gift that is over the value of $10
Regina recently discovered her client is working the front desk of her gym which she has had a membership with for 10 years. Would this be considered a violation of the ethics code 1.11?
Yes- behavior analysts avoid entering into or creating multiple relationships, including professional, personal, and familial relationships with clients and colleagues.
-This situation can lead to a conflict of interest which would be a violation of 1.11