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The History of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board's Ethics Codes
Tyra P Sellers1, Holly A Seniuk2, Sarah N Lichtenberger2
1Association of Professional Behavior Analysts, Highlands Ranch, CO USA.
Behavior Analysis in Practice
|October 13, 2025
Summary
The Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) has published nine ethics codes since 1998, guiding applied behavior analysis ethics education and enforcement for over two decades. This article documents their historical development and evolution.
Area of Science:
- Behavior Analysis
- Professional Ethics
Background:
- The Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) is the primary credentialing body in behavior analysis.
- Since 1998, the BACB has issued nine ethics-based documents and codes.
- These standards have underpinned ethics education and disciplinary actions in applied behavior analysis for over 20 years.
Purpose of the Study:
- To document the historical development of the BACB's ethics-based documents and codes.
- To analyze the evolution of ethical standards in applied behavior analysis.
- To provide a historical record for the developing profession.
Main Methods:
- Historical document analysis.
- Review of BACB ethics publications.
- Chronological tracking of code revisions and issuances.
Main Results:
- The BACB has published nine distinct ethics documents and codes.
- These publications demonstrate a continuous evolution of ethical guidelines.
- The codes have consistently served as the foundation for professional conduct and accountability.
Conclusions:
- The BACB's ethics documents represent a significant historical trajectory in applied behavior analysis.
- Understanding this evolution is crucial for the continued growth and integrity of the profession.
- The documented history provides valuable insights for future ethical standard development.
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