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Chapter 2 Core Ethical Principles

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Chapter 2 Core Ethical Principles

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    1. Chapter 2 Core Ethical Principles Bailey, J.S., & Burch, M.R. (2005). Ethics for behavior analysts:A practical guide to the Behavior Analyst Certification Board Guidelines for Responsible Conduct.Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Inc. Denise Kerth, M.A., BCBA Caldwell College April 6, 2010

    2. Chapter 2 Outline Brief background 9 Ethical principles for psychologists Case examples Class examples

    3. Core Ethical Values Ethos- moral character Based on years of compassionate practices

    4. 9 Ethical Principles for Psychologists Koocher & Keith-Spiegel (1998). Do no harm Respecting autonomy Benefiting others Being just Being truthful According Dignity Treating others with caring and compassion Pursuit of excellence Accepting responsibility

    5. 1. Do No Harm From Hippocrates Harm can come in subtle forms Practicing outside of expertise Poor data collection Missing information

    6. 2. Respecting Autonomy To promote one's independence or self-sufficiency Basic behavior analytic procedures are designed to change behavior in this manner Goal is for individual to access his/her own reinforcers in the absence of a mediator

    7. 2. Respecting Autonomy Autonomy of a client may be difficult for others to accept Autonomy can also bring risks Autonomy may raise other ethical issues

    8. 3. Benefiting Others The field of behavior analysis is a “helping profession” The primary role of behavior analysts is to benefit others Requires frequent checks of “who is the client?”

    9. 4. Being Just Treat others as you would like to be treated Especially important given potentially aversive stimuli or contingencies

    10. 5. Being Truthful Recall Chapter 18- Becoming a trusted professional Truthfulness and honesty provide the basis for long-term relationships with clients, colleagues, and administrators

    11. 6. According Dignity Our clients are often unable to represent themselves Language difficulties Skill limitations Low self-esteem We must help foster and maintain dignity

    12. 6. According Dignity Target skills to help clients express their needs and wants Ensure sufficient staff training on communication Program choices Consider our language use

    13. 7. Treating Others with Caring and Compassion Ensure core principles 1 through 6 Interpersonal relationships should demonstrate sympathy and concern Compassion= “to suffer together with”

    14. 8. Pursuit of Excellence Excellence in this profession means: Being aware of latest research in the field & in your specialty area Incorporating up-to-date methods and procedures in your practice Resources include: Reading journals (2-4 hours a week) Attending meetings, conferences and workshops* * BCAB continuing education requirements are a minimum!

    15. 9. Accepting Responsibility We have an “awesome” responsibility in Analyzing behavior and making recommendations for behavior change Ensuring highest standards throughout the process Making sure the proposed treatment is proper, justified, and worthy of consideration When treatments fail, we must take responsibility and make corrections as needed

    16. Ethical Training Is a life-long process One's ethical standards are set by junior high school Generalization from ethical situations in personal life to professional life

    17. Ethical Training The 9 Core Ethical Principles provide a strong basis for personal and professional ethics The Code of Responsible Conduct is intended to Bridge the gap between personal and professional ethics Advance the field and foster respect for our profession

    18. Thank you!

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