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| 1.01 Reliance on Scientific Knowledge |
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| Knowledge based on science and behavior when making scientific/professional decisions in services or scholarly endeavors |
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| 1.02 Boundaries of Competence |
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A) Provide services, teach & conduct research only in boundaries of competence (education, training/superivised experience)
B) Provide services/teach/research in new areas only AFTER study/training/supervision or consultation of people within field of interest |
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| 1.03 Maintain Competence through Professional Development |
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Definition
| Professional Development (PD) BA retain knowledge of current science/professional information in practice and make ongoing efforts in PD by reading/conferences/coursework and maintaining credentials |
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Definition
A) Truthful/honest environment
B) Do not implement contingencies that cause fraud/unethical conduct
C) Follow through on high quality obligations/contracts/professional commitments. Don't make commitments can't keep.
D)behavior conforms to legal/ethical standards of the social/professional community
E) If ethical responsibilities conflict with laws/policy, make commitment to Code known, take steps to resolve issue in accordance with law. |
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| 1.05 Professional & Scientific Relationships |
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Definition
A) Provide ABA only in context of defined, professional or scientific relationship/role.
B) Use language understandable to recipient of service while remaining accurate to the concept. Provide appropriate info. BEFORE service delivery about the nature of service and after info. about results/conclusions
C) If differences in age, gender, race, culture, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, socioeconomic status greatly affect BA's work, the BA obtains training, experience/supervision to ensure competence of services or make appropriate referrals.
D) BA's do not engage in discrimination against individuals/groups based on age, gender, race, culture, ethnicity, disability, language. socioeconomic status as proscribed by law.
E) BA's do not knowingly engage in behavior that is harassing/demeaning to people in their work based on factors of the person's identity (Race, gender, ethnicity etc.)
F) BA's recognize that personal problems/conflicts may interfere with effectiveness. BA's refrain from providing services when they may compromise delivering best practices |
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| 1.06 Multiple Relationships and Conflicts of Interest |
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Definition
(a) Due to the potentially harmful effects of multiple relationships, behavior analysts avoid multiple
relationships.
(b) Behavior analysts must always be sensitive to the potentially harmful effects of multiple
relationships. If behavior analysts find that, due to unforeseen factors, a multiple relationship has
arisen, they seek to resolve it.
(c) Behavior analysts recognize and inform clients about the potential harmful effects of multiple
relationships.
(d) Behavior analysts do not accept any gifts from or give any gifts to clients because this constitutes a
multiple relationship. |
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| 1.07 Exploitative Relationships |
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Definition
(a) Behavior analysts do not exploit persons over whom they have supervisory, evaluative, or other
authority such as students, supervisees, employees, research participants, and clients.
(b) Behavior analysts do not engage in sexual relationships with clients, students, or supervisees,
because such relationships easily impair judgment or become exploitative.
(c) Behavior analysts refrain from any sexual relationships with clients, students, or supervisees, for at
least two years after the date the professional relationship has formally ended.
(d) Behavior analysts do not barter for services, unless a written agreement is in place for the barter
that is (1) requested by the client; (2) customary to the area where services are provided; and (3) fair
and commensurate with the value of behavior-analytic services provided. |
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Term
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Definition
Behavior analysts accept as clients only those individuals or entities whose requested services are
commensurate with the behavior analysts’ education, training, experience, available resources,
and organizational policies. In lieu of these conditions, behavior analysts must function under the
supervision of or in consultation with a behavior analyst whose credentials permit performing such
services. |
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Term
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Definition
Behavior analysts’ responsibility is to all parties affected by behavior-analytic services. When multiple
parties are involved and could be defined as a client, a hierarchy of parties must be established and
communicated from the outset of the defined relationship. Behavior analysts identify and communicate
who the primary ultimate beneficiary of services is in any given situation and advocates for his or her
best interests. |
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Term
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Definition
(a) Behavior analysts arrange for appropriate consultations and referrals based principally on the best
interests of their clients, with appropriate consent, and subject to other relevant considerations,
including applicable law and contractual obligations.
(b) When indicated and professionally appropriate, behavior analysts cooperate with other
professionals, in a manner that is consistent with the philosophical assumptions and principles of
behavior analysis, in order to effectively and appropriately serve their clients. |
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Term
| 2.04 Third-Party Involvement in Services |
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Definition
A. When BAs agree to provide services at the request of a third party, they clarify the role of the BA, uses of services or information,potential conflicts and limits to confidentiality.
B.If the third party involvement results in the BA performing conflicting roles, the BA clarifies the nature/direction of responsibilities, keeps all informed of matters as they develop and resolves situation in accordance with the Code.
C.When providing services to a minor/indiv. of protected population, BAs ensure parent/surrogate knows scope/nature of services as well as right to all records and info.
D.Should 3rd party make requirements for services that are contraindicated by BAs recommendations, BAs are obligated to resolve in the best interest of the client. |
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| 2.05 Rights and Prerogatives of Clients |
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Definition
A. BAs support the legal rights and prerogatives of the client.
B. BAs provide the client, upon request, with an accurate/current set of the BAs credentials.
C. BAs secure permission from clients and relevant staff for recording of info or sessions and gain separate consent for different uses of info.
D. BAs inform clients of their rights and of procedures to lodge complaints.
E. BAs comply with requirements for criminal background checks. |
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| 2.06 Maintaining Confidentiality |
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Definition
A. BAs primary obligation to protect confidentiality of those they work with as established by law, organizational rules,or professional/scientific relationships.
B. BAs discuss confidentiality at the outset of the relationship and as circumstances warrant.
C. BAs include only info germane to purpose of all reports, consultations, and other avenues.
D. BAs only discuss confidential info for appropriate scientific/professional purposes with persons concerned with such matters.
E. BAs must not share identifying info about clients w/in social media context. |
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Definition
A. BAs maintain confidentiality in creating, storing,accessing, transferring, and disposing of records in any format.
B. BAs maintain/ dispose of records in accordance w/laws, regulations, corporate/organizational policies in compliance with the Code. |
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Definition
BAs never disclose confidential info except as mandated by law for a valid purpose such as (1) to provide needed services to the client (2) to obtain appropriate professional consultations, (3) to protect
the client or others from harm, or (4) to obtain payment for services, in which instance disclosure is
limited to the minimum that is necessary to achieve the purpose. Behavior analysts recognize that
parameters of consent for disclosure should be acquired at the outset of any defined relationship and is
an ongoing procedure throughout the duration of the professional relationship. |
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Term
| 2.09 Treatment/Intervention Efficacy |
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Definition
-clients have the right for effective, research backed, and individualized treatment.
-BA are responsible for advocating the appropriate amount and level of services
-when more than one treatment is scientifically backed, additional factors are considered.
-review and appraise potential effects of treatments. |
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| 2.10 Documenting Professional Work and Research |
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Definition
-BA appropriately document work, assure accountability and meet requirements of organizations or the law.
-Detail and quality are to be consistent with best practices and the law. |
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Definition
-create, maintain, disseminate, store, retain, and dispose of records and data in accordance with law and policy and this code.
- allows transition of oversight at any moment
-retain records and data for at least 7 years. |
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| 2.12 Contracts, Fees, and Financial Arrangements |
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Definition
-signed contract prior to services, outlining responsibilities of all parties, scope of services, and BA obligations under this code.
-ASAP BA and client agree on specific compensation and billing arrangements.
-fee practices are consistent with the law and not misrepresented,
-if limitations of services are anticipated for financial reasons, it is to be said ASAP.
-when funding changes, financial responsibilities and limits are discussed with client. |
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| 2.13 Accuracy and Billing Reports |
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Definition
| BA accurately state: nature of services, fees and charges, identity of provider, relevant outcomes, other required descriptive data. |
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Term
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Definition
| Behavior analysts must not receive or provide money, gifts, or other enticements for any professional referrals. Referrals should include multiple options and be made based on objective determination of the client need and subsequent alignment with the repertoire of the referee. When providing or receiving a referral, the extent of any relationship between the two parties is disclosed to the client. |
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| 2.15 Interrupting or Discontinuing Services |
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Definition
A. Behavior analysts act in the best interests of the client to avoid interruption or disruption of service.
B.Behavior analysts make reasonable and timely efforts for facilitating the continuation of behavior-analytic services in the event of unplanned interruptions.
C. When entering into employment or contractual relationships, behavior analysts provide for orderly and appropriate resolution of responsibility for services in the event that the employment or contractual relationship ends, with paramount consideration given to the welfare of the ultimate beneficiary of services.
D. Discontinuation only occurs after efforts to transition have been made. Behavior analysts discontinue a professional relationship in a timely manner when the client: (1) no longer needs the service, (2) is not benefiting from the service, (3) is being harmed by continued service, or (4) when the client requests discontinuation.
E. Behavior analysts do not abandon clients. Prior to discontinuation, for whatever reason, behavior analysts: discuss the client's views and needs, provide appropriate pre-termination services, suggest alternative service providers as appropriate, and take other reasonable steps to facilitate timely transfer of responsibility to another provider if the client needs one immediately, upon client consent. |
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Term
| 3.01 Behavior-Analytic Assessment |
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A. Behavior analysts conduct current assessments prior to making recommendations or developing behavior-change programs. The type of assessment used is determined by clients' needs and consent, environmental parameters, and other contextual variables. When behavior analysts are developing a behavior-reduction program, they must first conduct a functional assessment.
B. Behavior analysts have an obligation to collect and graphically display data, using behavior-analytic conventions, in a manner that allows for decisions and recommendations for behavior-change program development. |
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| 3.02 Medical Consultation |
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Definition
| Behavior analysts recommend seeking a medical consultation if there is any reasonable possibility that a referred behavior is influenced by medical or biological variables. |
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Term
| 3.03 Behavior-Analytic Assessment Consent |
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Definition
A. Prior to conducting an assessment, behavior analysts must explain to the client procedure(s) to be used, who will participate, and how the resulting information will be used.
B. Behavior analysts must obtain the client's written approval of the assessment procedures before implementing them. |
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| 3.04 Explaining Assessment Results |
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Definition
| -Must explain assessment results using language and graphic displays of data that are understandable to the client |
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| 3.05 Consent-Client Records |
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Definition
| -Must obtain written consent of the client prior to obtaining or disclosing client records to or from outside sources for assessment purposes |
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| 4.01 Conceptual Consistency |
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Definition
| -Design behavior change programs that are conceptually consistent with behavior-analytic principles |
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| 4.02 Involving Clients in Planning and Consent |
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Definition
| -Client should be involved with the planning and consent for behavior-change programs |
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| 4.03 Individualized Behavior-Change Programs |
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Definition
(A) Behavior-change programs must be tailored to the unique behaviors, environmental variables, assessment results, and goals of each client
(B) Do not plagiarize other professional's behavior-change programs |
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| 4.04 Approving Behavior-Change Programs |
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Definition
Behavior analysts must obtain the client’s written approval of the behavior-change program before
implementation or making significant modifications (e.g., change in goals, use of new procedures). |
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| 4.05 Describing Behavior-Change Program Objectives |
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Definition
Behavior analysts describe, in writing, the objectives of the behavior-change program to the client
before attempting to implement the program. To the extent possible, a risk-benefit analysis should be
conducted on the procedures to be implemented to reach the objective. The description of program
objectives and the means by which they will be accomplished is an ongoing process throughout the
duration of the client-practitioner relationship |
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| 4.06 Describing Conditions for Behavior-Change Program Success |
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Definition
Behavior analysts describe to the client the environmental conditions that are necessary for the
behavior-change program to be effective. |
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| 4.07 Environmental Conditions that Interfere with Implementation |
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Definition
(a) If environmental conditions prevent implementation of a behavior-change program, behavior
analysts recommend that other professional assistance (e.g., assessment, consultation or therapeutic
intervention by other professionals) be sought.
(b) If environmental conditions hinder implementation of the behavior-change program, behavior
analysts seek to eliminate the environmental constraints, or identify in writing the obstacles to
doing so. |
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| 4.08 Considerations Regarding Punishment Procedures |
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Definition
(a) Behavior analysts recommend reinforcement rather than punishment whenever possible.
(b) If punishment procedures are necessary, behavior analysts always include reinforcement procedures
for alternative behavior in the behavior-change program.
(c) Before implementing punishment-based procedures, behavior analysts ensure that appropriate
steps have been taken to implement reinforcement-based procedures unless the severity or
dangerousness of the behavior necessitates immediate use of aversive procedures.
(d) Behavior analysts ensure that aversive procedures are accompanied by an increased level of training,
supervision, and oversight. Behavior analysts must evaluate the effectiveness of aversive procedures
in a timely manner and modify the behavior-change program if it is ineffective. Behavior analysts
always include a plan to discontinue the use of aversive procedures when no longer needed. |
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| 4.09 Least restrictive procedures |
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Definition
| Behavior analyst must review and evaluate the procedures and must recommend the least restrictive one. |
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| 4.10 Avoiding harmful reinforcers |
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Definition
-minimize use of reinforcers that may be harmful to health and development
-evaluate if reinforcers require high amount of MO's |
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| 4.11 Discontinuing behavior change programs and behavior analytic services |
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-Criteria for discontinuation must be understandable and objective
-Criteria must be described to the client
-Discontinuation can only happen when criteria and goals are met to not continue with services anymore |
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Term
| 5.01 Supervisory competence |
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Definition
| The behavior analyst can only supervise in area of competence. |
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Term
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Definition
Behavior analyst must only take on the amount in which they can feel competent with fulfilling the duties of a behavior analyst
-Only provide supervisory duties within a comfortable volume
-Supervision volume must be effective |
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| 5.03 Supervisory Delegation |
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Definition
a) Behavior analysts delegate to their supervisees only those responsibilities that such persons can
reasonably be expected to perform competently, ethically, and safely
b) If the supervisee does not have the skills necessary to perform competently, ethically, and safely,
behavior analysts provide conditions for the acquisition of those skills. |
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| 5.04 Designing Effective Supervision and Training |
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Definition
Behavior analysts ensure that supervision and trainings are behavior-analytic in content, effectively and
ethically designed, and meet the requirements for licensure, certification, or other defined goals. |
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Term
| 5.05 Communication of Supervision Conditions |
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Definition
Behavior analysts provide a clear written description of the purpose, requirements, and evaluation
criteria of supervision prior to the onset of the supervision. |
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| 5.06 Providing Feedback to Supervisees |
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Definition
a) Behavior analysts design feedback and reinforcement systems in a way that improves supervisee
performance.
b) Behavior analysts provide documented, timely feedback regarding the performance of a supervisee
on an ongoing basis (See also, 10.05 Compliance with BACB Supervision and Coursework
Standards.) |
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| 5.07 Evaluating the Effects of Supervision |
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Definition
| Behavior analysts design systems for obtaining ongoing evaluation of their own supervision activities. |
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| 6.01 Affirming Principles |
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Definition
a) Above all other professional training, behavior analysts uphold and advance the values, ethics, and
principles of the profession of behavior analysis.
b) Behavior analysts have an obligation to participate in behavior-analytic professional and scientific
organizations or activities. |
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| 6.02 Disseminating Behavior Analysis |
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Definition
Behavior analysts promote behavior analysis by making information about it available to the public
through presentations, discussions, and other media. |
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Term
| 7.01 Promoting an Ethical Culture |
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Definition
Behavior analysts promote an ethical culture in their work environments and make others aware of this
Code. |
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Term
| 7.02 Ethical Violations by Others and Risk of Harm |
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Definition
(a) If behavior analysts believe there may be a legal or ethical violation, they first determine whether
there is potential for harm, a possible legal violation, a mandatory-reporting condition, or an
agency, organization, or regulatory requirement addressing the violation.
(b) If a client’s legal rights are being violated, or if there is the potential for harm, behavior analysts
must take the necessary action to protect the client, including, but not limited to, contacting
relevant authorities, following organizational policies, and consulting with appropriate
professionals, and documenting their efforts to address the matter.
(c) If an informal resolution appears appropriate, and would not violate any confidentiality rights,
behavior analysts attempt to resolve the issue by bringing it to the attention of that individual and
documenting their efforts to address the matter. If the matter is not resolved, behavior analysts
report the matter to the appropriate authority (e.g., employer, supervisor, regulatory authority).
(d) If the matter meets the reporting requirements of the BACB, behavior analysts submit a formal
complaint to the BACB. (See also, 10.01 Timely Responding, Reporting, and Updating of
Information Provided to the BACB.) |
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Definition
Behavior analysts comply with this Code in public statements relating to their professional services,
products, or publications, or to the profession of behavior analysis. Public statements include,
but are not limited to, paid or unpaid advertising, brochures, printed matter, directory listings,
personal resumes or curriculum vitae, interviews or comments for use in media, statements in legal
proceedings, lectures and public presentations, and published materials. |
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| 8.02 Avoiding False or Deceptive Statements |
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Definition
| Do not make false, deceptive, misleading, exaggerated, or fraudulent public statements. Don't implement non-behavior-analytic interventions. If you do at any point, you must use the following disclaimer: "These interventions are not behavior-analytic in nature and are not covered by my BACB credential." Don't advertise, identify, or bill for non-behavior-analytic services under the pretense of being behavior-analytic. |
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| 8.03 Intellectual Property |
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Definition
| You must get permission to use trademarked or copyrighted materials as required by law. Always give appropriate credit to authors when presenting information via lectures, workshops, etc. |
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| 8.04 Statements by Others |
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Definition
| You must take responsibility for any public statements made on your behalf when you hire other people to represent or promote your professional practice, products, or activities. Make reasonable efforts to prevent others (whom you do not oversee) from making deceptive statements concerning their practices or professional or scientific activities. If you learn about any deceptive statements, you must correct these statements. Paid advertisement relating to your activities must be identified as such, unless it is apparent from the context. |
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| 8.05 Media Presentations and Media-Based Services |
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| If you are using electronic media, you must obtain and maintain knowledge regarding the security and limitations of electronic media in order to adhere to the BACB code. If delivering presentations via electronic media, do not disclose personally identifiable information unless the client/participant/research associate has consented in writing. When providing advice or comment by means of electronic media or public lectures, etc. take reasonable care to make sure that your statements are based on appropriate behavior-analytic literature and practice, statements are consistent with BACB code, and the advice or comment does not create an agreement for service with the recipient. |
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| 8.06 Testimonials and Advertising |
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Definition
| You may advertise by describing your services, quality of staff, and objective outcome data in accordance with applicable laws. Do not solicit or use testimonials about your services from current clients. Testimonials from former clients must identify whether they were solicited or unsolicited, include an accurate statement of the relationship between the behavior analyst and the author of the testimonial, and comply with all applicable laws about claims made in the testimonial. |
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| 8.07 In-Person Solicitation |
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Definition
| BA's do not engage, directly or through agents, in uninvited in-person solicitation of services. |
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| 9.01 Conforming with Laws and Regulations |
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Definition
| BA's plan and conduct research consistent with all applicable laws and regulations, as well as professional standards. |
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| 9.02 Characteristics of Responsible Research |
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Definition
(a) Behavior analysts conduct research only after approval by an independent, formal research review
board.
(b) Behavior analysts conducting applied research conjointly with provision of clinical or human
services must comply with requirements for both intervention and research involvement by clientparticipants.
When research and clinical needs conflict, behavior analysts prioritize the welfare of
the client.
(c) Behavior analysts conduct research competently and with due concern for the dignity and welfare of
the participants.
(d) Behavior analysts plan their research so as to minimize the possibility that results will be misleading.
(e) Researchers and assistants are permitted to perform only those tasks for which they are
appropriately trained and prepared. Behavior analysts are responsible for the ethical conduct of
research conducted by assistants or by others under their supervision or oversight.
(f) If an ethical issue is unclear, behavior analysts seek to resolve the issue through consultation with
independent, formal research review boards, peer consultations, or other proper mechanisms.
(g) Behavior analysts only conduct research independently after they have successfully conducted
research under a supervisor in a defined relationship (e.g., thesis, dissertation, specific research
project).
(h) Behavior analysts conducting research take necessary steps to maximize benefit and minimize risk
to their clients, research participants, students, and others with whom they work.
(i) Behavior analysts minimize the effect of personal, financial, social, organizational, or political factors
that might lead to misuse of their research.
(j) If behavior analysts learn of misuse or misrepresentation of their individual work products, they take
appropriate steps to correct the misuse or misrepresentation.
(k) Behavior analysts avoid conflicts of interest when conducting research.
(l) Behavior analysts minimize interference with the participants or environment in which research is
conducted. |
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Definition
| BA's inform participants or their guardians about the nature of the research and that they can decline participation at any time. |
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| 9.04 Using Confidential Information for Didactic or Instructive Purposes |
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Definition
A. BA's do not disclose personal information of their clients unless they have written consent or other legal authorization.
B. BA's disguise confidential information concerning participants, whenever possible. |
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Definition
Behavior analysts inform the participant that debriefing will occur at the conclusion of the participant’s
involvement in the research. |
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| 9.06 Grant and Journal Reviews. |
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Definition
Behavior analysts who serve on grant review panels or as manuscript reviewers avoid conducting any
research described in grant proposals or manuscripts that they reviewed, except as replications fully
crediting the prior researchers. |
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(a) Behavior analysts fully cite the work of others where appropriate.
(b) Behavior analysts do not present portions or elements of another’s work or data as their own. |
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| 9.08 Acknowledging Contributions. |
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Definition
Behavior analysts acknowledge the contributions of others to research by including them as co-authors
or footnoting their contributions. Principal authorship and other publication credits accurately reflect
the relative scientific or professional contributions of the individuals involved, regardless of their
relative status. Minor contributions to the research or to the writing for publications are appropriately
acknowledged, such as, in a footnote or introductory statement |
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| 9.09 Accuracy and Use of Data. |
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Definition
(a) Behavior analysts do not fabricate data or falsify results in their publications. If behavior analysts
discover errors in their published data, they take steps to correct such errors in a correction, retraction,
erratum, or other appropriate publication means.
(b) Behavior analysts do not omit findings that might alter interpretations of their work.
(c) Behavior analysts do not publish, as original data, data that have been previously published. This does
not preclude republishing data when they are accompanied by proper acknowledgment.
(d) After research results are published, behavior analysts do not withhold the data on which their
conclusions are based from other competent professionals who seek to verify the substantive
claims through reanalysis and who intend to use such data only for that purpose, provided that the
confidentiality of the participants can be protected and unless legal rights concerning proprietary data
preclude their release. |
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| 10.01 Truthful and Accurate Information Provided to the BACB |
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Definition
Behavior analysts only provide truthful and accurate information in applications and documentation submitted to the BACB
Behavior analysts ensure that inaccurate information submitted to the BACB is immediately corrected |
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| 10.02 TImely Responding, Reporting, and Updating of Information Provided to the BACB |
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Definition
Behavior analysts must comply with BACB deadlines including but not limited to notifying the BACB within 30 days of the date of any of the following grounds for sanctioning status:
(a) A violation of this Code, or disciplinary investigation, action or sanction, filing of charges, conviction
or plea of guilty or nolo contendre by a governmental agency, health care organization, third-party payer or educational institution. Procedural note: Behavior analysts convicted of a felony directly related to behavior analysis practice and/or public health and safety shall be ineligible to apply for BACB registration, certification, or recertification for a period of three (3) years from the exhaustion of appeals, completion of parole or probation, or final release from confinement (if any), whichever is later;
(b) Any public health- and safety-related fines or tickets where the behavior analyst is named on the ticket;
(c) A physical or mental condition that would impair the behavior analysts’ ability to competently
practice; and
(d) A change of name, address or email contact. |
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| 10.03 Confidentiality and BACB Intellectual Property |
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Definition
Behavior analysts do no infringe on the BACB's intellectual property rights, including
a. BACB logo, ACS logo, ACE logo, certificates, credentials and designations including trademarks service marks, registration marks and certificate marks owned and claimed by the BACB
B. BACB copyrights to original and derivative works including, BACB copyrights to standards, procedures, guidelines, codes, job take analysis. Workgroup reports, surveys and
C. BACB copyrights to all BACB-developed examination questions, item banks, examination, specifications, examination forms and examination scoring sheets. Behavior analysts are prohibited from disclosing content of any BACB examination materials, regarding how that content became known to them.Behavior analysts report suspected or known infringements and/or unauthorized access to examination content and/or any other violation of BACB intellectual property rights immediately to the BACB. |
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| 10.04 Examination Honesty and Irregularities |
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Definition
| Behavior analysts must immediately report suspected cheaters and any other irregularities relating to the BACB examination administrations to the BACB. Examination irregularities include unauthorized access to BACB examinations or answer sheets, copying answers, permitting another to copy answers, disrupting the conduct of an examination, falsifying information, education or credentials, and providing and/or receiving unauthorized or illegal advice about or access to BACB examination content before, during, or following the examination. This prohibition includes use of or participation in any “exam dump” preparation site or blog that provides unauthorized access to BACB examination questions. |
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| 10.05 Compliance with BACB Supervision and Coursework Standards |
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Definition
| Behavior analysts ensure that coursework (including continuing education events), supervised experience, RBT training and assessment, and BCaBA supervision are conducted in accordance with the BACB’s standards if these activities are intended to comply with BACB standards. |
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| 10.06 Being Familiar with This Code |
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Definition
Behavior analysts have an obligation to be familiar with this Code, other applicable ethics codes,
including, but not limited to, licensure requirements for ethical conduct, and their application to
behavior analysts’ work. Lack of awareness or misunderstanding of a conduct standard is not itself a
defense to a charge of unethical conduct |
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| 10.07 Discouraging Misrepresentation by Non-Certified Individuals |
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Definition
Behavior analysts report non-certified (and, if applicable, non-registered) practitioners to the
appropriate state licensing board and to the BACB if the practitioners are misrepresenting BACB
certification or registration status. |
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