Unit 13 - Study Guide 7

List and summarize 5 of the sections from the chapter (i.e., 5-6 sentences or so for each) in your own words. Explain why you find that section interesting or applicable to your situation/future. Ch. 19

Choosing a Setting or Company Behavior analysts seeking their first position should be wary of any opportunity that seems too good to be true. They should not agree to sign off on or approve any work that is not their own. Questions about the background and current conditions of the company are pertinent to ask. Answers to these questions should illuminate potential unethical situations that should be avoided. Behavior analysts should not be so eager to collect a paycheck, that they end up in a bad situation. Working with Your Supervisor During a job interview, a behavior analyst should request to meet their potential supervisor. This meeting will help determine the type of person the supervisor is and what it would be like to work under their supervision. The behavior analyst can gauge whether they feel they would be asked to violate the ethical code in the course of their job duties. Does the company possess the resources to provide effective services to clients? The supervisor is a good indication of the type of work and environment in which a behavior analyst can expect to practice. Learn Job Expectations Up Front It is important to learn what will be expected of the behavior analyst at their new job. Spend the new hire grace period acclimating and familiarizing yourself with how administrators want the work completed, Ask to see noteworthy copies of paperwork to learn how best to complete tasks and forms. Determine whether your ethical standards are on par with your work peers. Determine whether you will be asked to take on work for which you are not qualified, or if you will be working within the boundaries of your competence. Establish your ethical boundaries early on to avoid uncomfortable situations later. Don't Get in Over Your Head A behavior analyst's goal is to conduct their work in the most effective and efficient way possible. Give 100% to the work and avoid ethical pitfalls and do not harm. Do not take on a greater workload than can be done well, because quality is important. Always work within your range of competence. Seek supervision or mentoring from an experienced behavior analyst of you want to increase your skills. Additional graduate coursework may also be helpful to increase your skillset. Find a Trusted Colleague Right Away A more experienced behavior analyst colleague is important to have as a sounding board. This should be someone who is easy to contact and communicate with when issues arise. It is best if this colleague does not work for the "competition." It is important to spend several months networking with other professionals that you work with, as well as others who work with your client population in different areas such as social workers, nurses, and other behavior analysts. This trusted colleague should have sound ethics and, preferably, have five or more years of experience and a good reputation.

In your own words explain code 10.05. Ch. 15

Code 10.05 Compliance with BACB Supervision and Coursework Standards Supervision and coursework are important aspect of ensuring behavior analysts receive through and proper training. Coursework, continuing education, RBT training and assessment, and BCaBA supervision must be overseen according to and adhere to the BACB's standards.

Given code 9.0, is it ethical for a behavior analyst to pursue research in the absence of approval from the appropriate research committee (e.g., in a school setting)? Ch. 14

Code 9.0 Behavior Analysts and Research No, it is not ethical for a behavior analyst to pursue or conduct research int he absence of approval from the appropriate research committee, such as an Institutional Review Board. Pre-approval is required when human subjects are participants or involved in research.

What are five of the sub-codes under code 9.02? Ch. 14

Code 9.02 Characteristics of Responsible Research The five sub-codes under Code 9.02 are: a. Approval by a formal, independent review board is required before a behavior analyst may conduct research. This is to ensure human participants in the research are not harmed and to protect the educational institute from potential lawsuits. b. Behavior analysts take corrective action to curtail the misrepresentation or corruption of their work. c. Behavior analysts must administer research protocols efficiently and make the welfare and dignity of participants a priority. d. Research should be organized by behavior analysts to lessen possibly confusing or misleading results. e. Measures must be taken by behavior analysts to maximize the benefits and minimize the risks to participants, students, clients, supervisees, and all others involved or affected during research.

In your own words, summarize code 9.03. Ch. 14

Code 9.03 Informed Consent Code 9.03 states that behavior analysts must take all necessary steps to ensure participants or their guardians/surrogates are educated in understandable language about the research and the parameters of the particpants' involvement, as well as the knowledge that the participant may choose not to take part or withdraw completely at any time without penalty.

What are the two points under code 9.04? Ch. 14

Code 9.04 Using Confidential Information for Didactic Purposes or Instructive Purposes The two points under Code 9.04 are: a. The personally identifiable information collected through behavior analysts' professional endeavors about clients, research participants, or other beneficiaries of services may not be divulged without the affected's written consent or a legal authorization. b. Confidential about participants must be concealed to prevent others deducing the identity of the participant and this knowledge causing harm to participants.

Explain code 9.09. Ch. 14

Code 9.09 Accuracy and Use of Data Falsified or inaccurate data are not published by behavior analysts. If incorrect data are discovered, behavior analysts must take corrective active to amend this information per the requirements of the publishing entity. Behavior analysts also use all of the data collected, even if there are "outliers" that skew the results. It is unethical to omit this data. Data that has previously been published, may only be published again if accompanied by a proper acknowledgement. Finally, behavior analysts share their data after it has been published with colleagues and other professionals who want to verify and reanalyze the findings, as long as the participants confidentiality will remain protected.

If a behavior analyst is doing research in an applied setting, they only need to get approval from the site. TRUE or FALSE? Explain. Ch. 14

False. Per Code 9.02, behavior analysts receive approval from an IRB prior to gathering data or conducting any research. The IRB will review the proposed research and make a determination based on the possible risk of harm to participants. Most research is undertaken in conjunction with a university, so behavior analysts must seek approval from the university IRB. Independent researchers have avenues they may pursue to to receive approval conduct research as well, such as partnering with a university that has an IRB, paying a for-profit commercial IRB, or establishing an IRB at their institution.

A behavior analyst must inform participants, during the consent process, that they may withdrawal from the study at any time with no penalty. Ch. 14

True

Behavior analysts must acknowledge those who helped them with a research study. Ch. 14

True

Could a researcher be held accountable for something that an observer / assistant did during a session? Ch. 14

Yes, a researcher could be held accountable for something that an observer or assistant did during a session. According to Code 9.02(e), behavior analysts are responsible for ethical conduct of research performed by those under their supervision or oversight. This underlines the need for thorough and proper training of assistant or others performing research tasks.