Ethical Challenges and Decision Making for Behavior Analysts

Flashcards for EAB 4782 Lecture Notes

Personal Ethics

Loosely formed rules from life experiences.

Professional Ethics

Explicit rules in behavior analysis.

Dual-Role Relationship

A relationship where a behavior analyst has both a personal and professional connection with a client; can be caused by gift giving.

Code 1.12

Specifies a $10 limit on gifts to avoid dual-role relationships.

Code 2.03

Requires behavior analysts to respect privacy and confidentiality.

Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts

A strict set of guidelines that behavior analysts must adhere to, sometimes conflicting with pre-existing personal standards.

Code 1.01

Requires behavior analysts to always be truthful.

Simple Ethical Questions

Straightforward ethical questions with yes/no answers.

Complex Ethical Questions

Ethical questions that evolve over time and may involve multiple parties.

Stakeholders

Individuals or groups affected by an ethical dilemma, including the behavior analyst, client(s), supervisor, agency head, and other organizations.

Contingency Plans

Alternative strategies (Plan A, Plan B, Plan C) developed to address complex ethical dilemmas and minimize harm.