Behavior analysts prioritize clients’ rights and needs in service delivery. They provide services that are conceptually consistent with behavioral principles, based on scientific evidence, and designed to maximize desired outcomes for and protect all clients, stakeholders, supervisees, trainees, and research participants from harm. Behavior analysts implement nonbehavioral services with clients only if they have the required education, formal training, and professional credentials to deliver such services.
Identify at least (3) other codes that will help guide you uphold 2.01. Your examples could come from codes we have discussed or ones that we have yet to review.
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In addition to these codes, I will also be guided by the following ethical principles:
- Beneficence: Behavior analysts strive to benefit their clients and to avoid harming them.
- Nonmaleficence: Behavior analysts avoid inflicting harm on their clients.
- Justice: Behavior analysts treat all clients fairly and equitably.
- Respect for persons: Behavior analysts respect the rights of their clients to make their own decisions and to have control over their own lives.
By following these codes and principles, I can uphold 2.01 and ensure that I am providing ethical and responsible behavior analytic services.
Here are some specific examples of how these codes and principles can be applied in practice:
- 2.02: Informed consent. When I am working with a client, I will explain the nature of the services I will be providing, the risks and benefits of the services, and the alternatives to the services. I will also obtain the client's consent before I begin providing services.
- 2.05: Cultural competence and diversity. I will be aware of the cultural background of my clients and the communities in which they live. I will also be aware of the potential impact of my own cultural background on my work with clients. I will strive to provide services that are culturally sensitive and appropriate.
- 2.07: Privacy and confidentiality. I will protect the privacy and confidentiality of my clients' records and communications. I will only disclose confidential information with the client's consent or as required by law.
By following these codes and principles, I can ensure that I am providing ethical and responsible behavior analytic services.