Professional
Integrity
Integrity
This ethical principle requires behavior analysts to be truthful and arrange the environment to promote honest behavior
Integrity
Behavior analysts should only practice within their
scope of competence
The primary obligation of a BCBA is to
act in the best interest of the client
Use of technology, telehealth, and social media are emerging areas with potential
ethical concerns
A secondary relationship that could impair objectivity or risk exploitation
multiple relationship
A BCBA realized they made an error in a report. They should
correct the error and notify relevant stakeholders
Before a BCBA works with a new population they are unfamiliar with they should
obtain training, supervision, and relevant experience
This must be obtained before beginning services
informed consent
The ethical requirement to protect client information is called
confidentiality
If a client's family offers an expensive gift the BCBA should
politely decline it
If a behavior analyst has personal issues that interferes with service delivery they should
seek support and take steps to prevent compromised services
A BCBA is asked to treat a severe eating disorder without training. The ethical response would be to
decline, refer, or obtain training and supervision
Client records should be
maintained accurately and kept confidential
A BCBA cannot discuss a client in a public restaurant unless the privacy is
fully protected and confidentiality maintained
This term refers to limits that protect the professional relationship from becoming inappropriate
professional boundaries
This principle requires analysts to follow through on commitments
professional responsibility and accountability
BCBA's must do this to maintain competence over time
engage in continuing education ad review current literature
When the client no longer benefits, goals are met, or services are not appropriate services should be
discontinued
When presenting client data for teaching the information should
be de-identified or have written permission
If a boundary concern arises, the analyst should consult
a supervisor or trusted colleague
This ethical principle is violated when a BCBA exaggerates treatment outcomes to attract clients
Integrity and truthful representation
This ethical issue arises when a practitioner accepts cases beyond their skill set
practicing outside their competence
Clients have the right to services that are based on
scientific evidence
Electronic records should be stored
securely with a password and limited access
If a BCBA becomes close friends of a client's parent the BCBA should
evaluate the risks, set boundaries, and take action to protect objectivity