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Why no guidelines for behavior modification?

S B Stolz

    Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis
    |January 1, 1977
    PubMed
    Summary
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    This review argues against specific guidelines for behavior modification programs, suggesting existing professional ethics codes adequately protect clients. It proposes evaluating all interventions, including behavioral ones, based on critical ethical issues.

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    Area of Science:

    • Behavioral Science
    • Clinical Psychology
    • Ethics in Healthcare

    Background:

    • The National Association of Retarded Children previously published guidelines for behavioral programs.
    • Behavior modification procedures, like other interventions, require ethical consideration.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review existing guidelines for behavioral programs.
    • To discuss the necessity of specific guidelines for behavior modification.
    • To recommend alternative methods for client rights protection.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of guidelines for behavioral programs.
    • Analysis of ethical considerations in behavior modification.
    • Examination of existing professional ethics codes.

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    Main Results:

    • Behavior modification procedures are not uniquely susceptible to abuse or in need of separate ethical regulation compared to other interventions.
    • Existing professional ethics codes for therapists can govern behavioral clinicians.

    Conclusions:

    • Specific guidelines for behavior modification are unnecessary.
    • Client rights in behavioral programs can be protected through adherence to general professional ethics codes.
    • All intervention programs should be evaluated based on critical ethical issues.