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  • Behavior analysis
  • Professional ethics
  • Ethical decision-making

Background:

  • The Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) updated its ethical code in 2016, replacing the 2001 version.
  • The revised code uses language of enforceable rules, a significant shift from the previous guidelines.
  • This transition in ethical standards for behavior analysts has not been extensively examined in the field.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the implications and consequences of the BACB's shift to enforceable ethical rules.
  • To review historical approaches to ethical behavior in behavior analysis.
  • To propose a novel ethical decision-making process for behavior analysts.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of the BACB's ethical code revisions.
  • Historical review of ethical frameworks in behavior analysis.
  • Development and application of a proposed ethical decision-making model.

Main Results:

  • The shift to enforceable rules represents a significant change in ethical governance for behavior analysts.
  • Historical approaches reveal diverse methods for addressing ethical conduct.
  • The proposed decision-making process offers a structured framework for resolving ethical dilemmas.

Conclusions:

  • The revised BACB ethical code necessitates careful consideration of its implications for professional practice.
  • A structured ethical decision-making process can enhance ethical behavior among behavior analysts.
  • Further discussion and implementation of ethical frameworks are crucial for the field.