BACB Ethical Code questions with correct answers graded A+ 2023/2024

BACB Ethical Code1.0 Responsible Conduct of Behavior Analysts - correct answer Behavior Analysts maintain high standards of behavior of the profession 1.01 Reliance on Scientific Knowledge - correct answer -Behavior Analysts rely on professionally derived knowledge based on science and behavior analysis when making scientific or professional judgements in human service provision, or when engaging in scholarly or professional endeavors -We value single subject design studies that clearly demonstrate functional control of behavior and which point to effective interventions 1.02 Boundaries of Competence - correct answer -All behavior analysts provide services, teach, and conduct research only within the boundaries of their competence, defined as being commensurate with their education, training, and supervised experience -Behavior analysts provide services, teach, or conduct research in new areas only after first undertaking appropriate study, training, supervision, and/ or consultation from persons who are competent in those areas 1.03 Maintaining Competence Through Professional Development - correct answer Behavior Analysts maintain knowledge of current scientific and professional information in their areas of practice and undertake ongoing efforts to maintain competence in the skills they use by reading the appropriate (peer-reviewed, evidence based) literature, attending conferences and conventions, participating in workshops, obtaining additional coursework, and obtaining or maintaining appropriate professional credentials 1.04 Integrity - correct answer -Behavior analysts are truthful and honest and arrange the environment to promote truthful and honest behavior of others -Behavior Analysts do not implement contingencies that would cause others to engage in fraudulent, illegal, or unethical conduct -Behavior Analysts follow through on obligations and contractual and professional commitments with high quality work and refrain from making professional commitments they cannot keep -Behavior analysts behavior conforms to the legal and ethical codes of the social and professional community of which they are members -If behavior analysts ethical responsibilities conflict with law or any policy of an organization with which they are affiliated, behavior analysts make known their commitment to this Code and take steps to resolve the conflict in a responsible manner in accordance with law 1.05 Profesional and Scientific Relationships - correct answer -Behavior analysts provide behavior analytic services only in the context of a defined, professional, or scientific relationship or role -Discouraged from giving advice to friends, relatives etc. -When behavior analysts provide behavior analytic services, they use language that is fully understandable to the recipient of those services while remaining conceptually systematic with the profession of behavior analysis. They provide appropriate information prior to service delivery about the nature of such services and appropriate information later about results and conclusions -Where differences of age, gender, race, culture, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, language, or SES significantly affect behavior analysts' work concerning particular individuals or groups, behavior analysts obtain training, experience, consultation, and supervision necessary to ensure the competence of their services, or they make appropriate referrals -In their work -related activities, behavior analysts do not engage in discrimination against individuals or groups based on age, gender, race, culture, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability langauge, SES or any basis proscribed by law -Behavior analysts do not knowingly engage in behavior that is harassing or demeaning to persons with whom they interact in their work based on factors such as those person's age, gender, race, culture, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability language, SES in accordance with law -Behavior analysts recognize that their personal problems and conflicts may interfere with their effectiveness. Behavior analysts refrain from providing services when their personal circumstances may compromise delivering services to the best of their abilities 1.06 Multiple Relationships and Conflicts of Interest - correct answer -Due to the potentially harmful effects of multiple relationships, behavior analysts avoid multiple relationships -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 -Behavior analysts recognize and inform clients and supervisees about the potential harmful effects of multiple relationships -Behavior analysts do not accept any gifts from or give any gifts to clients because this constitutes a multiple relationship