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Unit 3A BCBA and RBT begin dating. The BCBA tells the RBT if they agree not to tell anyone, the RBT will receive priority scheduling. What ethics code(s) are being violated? - correct answer 1.11 Multiple Relationships (BACB, 2020). 1.13 Coercive and Exploitative Relationships (BACB, 2020). 1.14 Romantic and Sexual Relationships (BACB, 2020) A frequently cited area of ethical concern relates to the behavior analyst's responsibility to recommend scientifically supported treatments. This is a significant problem because parents apparently prefer to choose from a variety of non-behavioral therapeutic approaches: - correct answer Influenced by recommendations from celebrities, high-profile persons, and professionals with competing theories. A reason that behavior analysis is unique is that many behavior analysts work for state agencies or private consulting firms, often with little direct supervision in the field. Employers should provide proper oversight to the behavior analyst. However, it is often the behavior analyst who must individually be responsible for his or her own ethical conduct. This may be especially difficult when: - correct answer The employer may expect the behavior analyst to engage in unseemly or possibly unethical behavior, such as cutting corners to increase profits. The behavior analyst must refuse an employer's request, because it violates ethical guidelines. The employer threatens termination if the behavior analyst does not comply with his or her request. Accepting favors, gossiping about other people, avoiding or covering up problems by telling white lies, giving casual advice, and failing to accept full responsibility are examples of behaviors that we may experience starting in childhood. A behavior analyst's ________ ethics must be scrutinized and replaced by the professional ethics represented in the professional and ethical code for behavior analysts. - correct answer personal According to code 1.07 (BACB, 2020), behavior analysts should do what to work towards cultural responsiveness and diversity? - correct answer Engage in professional development and evaluate their own biases related to cultural responsiveness and diversity. According to ethics code 1.06 (BACB, 2020), responsible conduct after completion of ABA coursework and supervised experience requires ongoing efforts to maintain competence through professional __________. - correct answer development Although there is a solid body of research for behavior analyst practitioners to rely upon, there is still a considerable degree of judgment required when: - correct answer Adapting a procedure to a specific client that may differ from the population or client characteristics in available research studies. Modifying procedures to work with teachers and paraprofessionals, or with nonprofessional caretakers or parents. The procedure must be applied in diverse real-world settings outside of the clinical settings used by many other professionals. An important ethical concern for behavior analysts involves special cautions in interactions with a client in any capacity outside of the role of behavioral practitioner. For example, it may be difficult to decide what to do when a client offers frequent gifts of appreciation for services received, or invites the behavior analyst to attend social, nonprofessional events. However, one must take care to avoid violation of ethical codes regarding conflicts of interest and ______ relationships. - correct answer Dual. Multiple. As a child matures into adulthood, he or she learns a unique set of rules for ethical conduct, or what might be called his or her own personal ethics. However, when one enters a career in behavior analysis, these personal ethics may come in conflict with required rules for ________ ethics. - correct answer professional As a result of the early and inappropriate use of aversive consequences, there was a backlash by client-advocate and consumer groups. Behavior analysts were portrayed as pro-punishment. This placed the profession on the radar and under close observation by society. A related goal for each behavior analyst today is: - correct answer To be sure in their dealings with clients and the public that their conduct is above reproach and well within the law, and to be recognized by those around them as exemplary citizens. To emerge onto the scene with (and maintain) a strong reputation for truth, honesty, integrity, reliability, and confidentiality. To reject personal biases, and deal with people of different ages, genders, sexual orientations, races, ethnicities, national origins, languages, religions, appearances (such as weight, height), disabilities, and socioeconomic statuses in an open and nondiscriminatory manner.