Term
| 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 and supervisees 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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Term
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Definition
(a) Behavior analysts create, maintain, disseminate, store, retain, and dispose of records and data
relating to their research, practice, and other work in accordance with applicable laws, regulations,
and policies; in a manner that permits compliance with the requirements of this Code; and in a
manner that allows for appropriate transition of service oversight at any moment in time.
(b) Behavior analysts must retain records and data for at least seven (7) years and as otherwise required
by law. |
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Term
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Definition
Behavior analysts using behavior-analytic assessment techniques do so for purposes that are
appropriate given current research. |
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Term
| 3.01 Behavior-Analytic Assessment. |
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Definition
(a) Behavior analysts conduct current assessments prior to making recommendations or developing
behavior-change programs. The type of assessment used is determined by client’s 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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Term
4.0 Behavior Analysts and the Behavior-Change
Program. |
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Definition
Behavior analysts are responsible for all aspects of the behavior-change program from conceptualization
to implementation and ultimately to discontinuation. |
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Term
| 1.0 Responsible Conduct of Behavior Analysts. |
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Definition
| Behavior analysts maintain the high standards of behavior of the profession. |
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Term
| 2.0 Behavior Analysts’Responsibility to Clients. |
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Definition
Behavior analysts have a responsibility to operate in the best interest of clients. The term client as used
here is broadly applicable to whomever behavior analysts provide services, whether an individual
person (service recipient), a parent or guardian of a service recipient, an organizational representative, a
public or private organization, a firm, or a corporation |
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Term
| 5.0 Behavior Analysts as Supervisors |
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Definition
When behavior analysts are functioning as supervisors, they must take full responsibility for all facets
of this undertaking. |
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Term
6.0 Behavior Analysts’ Ethical Responsibility to the Profession of
Behavior Analysis |
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Definition
| Behavior analysts have an obligation to the science of behavior and profession of behavior analysis. |
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Term
| 7.0 Behavior Analysts’ Ethical Responsibility to Colleagues. |
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Definition
Behavior analysts work with colleagues within the profession of behavior analysis and from other
professions and must be aware of these ethical obligations in all situations. |
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Term
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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, social media, and published materials. |
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Term
| 9.0 Behavior Analysts and Research. |
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Definition
Behavior analysts design, conduct, and report research in accordance with recognized standards of
scientific competence and ethical research. |
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| 10.0 Behavior Analysts’ Ethical Responsibility to the BACB. |
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Definition
| Behavior analysts must adhere to this Code and all rules and standards of the BACB |
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