Objective: Apply the guided tool provided to a real or hypothetical scenario, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of ethical considerations in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Instructions:
1. Selecting a Scenario
Choose a real-life scenario from your professional experience or create a hypothetical scenario that reflects an ethical challenge in ABA.
Provide a brief overview of the scenario, including relevant details such as the setting, individuals involved, and the nature of the ethical dilemma.
2. Utilizing the Ethical Analysis Tool
Clearly identify and articulate the specific ethical code items involved in the scenario.
Apply each step of the provided ethical analysis tool systematically and thoroughly:
1. Identify the objective facts related to the situation
2. Determine if additional information is required to make an informed decision
3. Identify the specific parties involved and their roles/power in the situation, and their desired outcomes
4. Outline cultural considerations pertinent to the scenario, if any
3. Potential Courses of Action
Explore and present at least three alternative courses of action that could have been taken in the scenario.
Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of each alternative, considering the potential impact on the well-being of the client and other relevant stakeholders.
4. Final Action Plan :
1. Determine which action you would select.
2. Identify any additional information, training, supervision, or experience required to follow through on your selected course of action.
3. Provide a final reflection on your ethical scenario evaluation and the ethical decision-making process.
Guided Tool
Date of Discussion:
Discussant Names:
Please briefly describe the ethical dilemma:
BACB Ethics Code items to consider (Provide the specific item number and the title of the item):
What are the facts that we know about the situation at this time?
What additional questions do we need to ask or information do we need to collect in order to make this decision in the most informed manner possible?
List all parties who may be affected by decisions made in this situation.
Which party holds the most power?
Which party is the most vulnerable?
Who is the ultimate client we are serving?
What are the cultural considerations that must be made, if any, based upon the parties involved?
For each party involved, provide the desired outcome from each parties’ unique perspective.
Party and Desired Outcome(In an ideal world, what would this party want in this situation?)
Based upon the information above, determine 3 potential courses of action that maximize the number of parties whose desired outcomes can be met, with priority on the most vulnerable and the ultimate client, while staying within the confines of the BACB® Professional and Ethical Compliance Code. Describe the pros and cons of each potential action.
Finalizing the Ethical Decision Action Plan
Based upon the preceding analysis:
Given the information above, which course of action would you take at this time?
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How will you gather any additional information/training/experience/supervision necessary to supportyour final decision and action plan?
Finally, outline your next steps.
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