In the area of professional conduct, behavior analysts adhere to fundamental ethical principles to ensure the integrity and quality of their services. These principles range from truthfulness in information to responsibility for actions and work commitments.
1.01 Truthfulness: Analysts organize a professional environment that encourages truthfulness. They provide accurate information to all required entities and correct cases of false information immediately.
1.02 Legal and Professional Compliance: Analysts comply with the law and the requirements of their professional community, guaranteeing correct execution of the clauses.
1.03 Responsibility: Analysts are responsible for their actions and services. They take appropriate measures to address errors and fulfill commitments, prioritizing the interest of customers.
1.04 Defined Role: Analysts only provide services after defining and documenting their professional role with interested parties in writing.
1.05 Scope of Competence: Analysts only practice within their competence and undertake activities in new areas after obtaining appropriate training and experience.
1.06 Maintenance of Competence: Actively participate in professional development activities to maintain and expand their competence.
1.07 Cultural Sensitivity and Diversity: They acquire knowledge about cultural sensitivity and diversity, evaluating their own prejudices and ability to address various needs.
1.08 Non-Discrimination: They do not discriminate and behave in an equitable and inclusive manner regardless of characteristics such as age, disability, ethnic origin, etc.
1.09 No Harassment: Avoid harassing or hostile behavior towards others in the work environment.
1.10 Awareness of Personal Bias and Challenges: They are aware that their biases or personal difficulties may interfere with their work and take steps to resolve them.
1.11 Multiple Relationships: They avoid professional, personal and family relationships with clients and colleagues to prevent conflicts of interest.
1.12 Giving and Receiving Gifts: They do not give or accept gifts of significant value, informing clients of this requirement at the beginning of the relationship.
1.13 Coercive and Exploitative Relationships: They avoid abusing their power or authority by coercing or exploiting the people over whom they have authority.
1.14 Romantic and Sexual Relationships: They do not maintain romantic or sexual relationships with current or past clients, supervised or trainees, avoiding conflicts of interest.
1.15 Response to Requests: They strive to respond to requests for information and meet deadlines efficiently.
1.16 Self-reporting of Critical Information: They know and comply with the requirements for self-reporting to the relevant entities.
Conclusion
These ethical principles ensure that behavior analysts provide quality services, maintaining integrity and respect for all people involved in their work.