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Ethics in the Field of Psychology

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(I'm working as an RBT; my career is a bachelor's in psychology in ABA.)

Ethics in the Field of Psychology

Envision the job role that you hope to fill in the future. Next, review the readings on ethics from this unit. Select the appropriate ethics code that corresponds to your degree plan and choice of discipline.

Please respond to the following:

Describe the discipline or career role in which you plan to work.

Explain the main reasons why there are ethical codes in this area of the psychology field.

Create a scenario that you may encounter that might present an ethical dilemma while in the role you identified.

How might you navigate a solution using the appropriate ethics code?

READING AND RESOURCES:

Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)

BACB. (2022, January 1). Ethics code for behavioral analyst [PDF]. Behavior analyst certification board. 

American Psychological Association (APA)

American Psychological Association. (2017). Ethical principles of psychologists and code of conduct (2002, amended effective June 1, 2010, and January 1, 2017). 

American Counseling Association (ACA)

American Counseling Association. (2014). ACA code of ethics. 

Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC)

NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals (2021). NAADAC/NCC AP Code of Ethics. NAADAC.

National Association of Social Workers (NASW)

National Association of Social Workers. (2021). NASW Code of Ethics. NASW. 

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Discussion: Ethics in the Field of Psychology

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Discussion: Ethics in the Field of Psychology

Question 1

Using behavior intervention plans created by Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) to meet the unique requirements of people with behavioral issues is my primary responsibility as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). This job includes direct client interaction, behavior assistance, data gathering, and multidisciplinary teamwork. Evidence-based interventions aim to improve clients' lives by reducing maladaptive behaviors and encouraging favorable ones.

Question 2

ABA ethical principles serve many purposes. They protect the rights and welfare of clients, including those with developmental impairments, behavioral disorders, or other special needs. By following the highest professional standards, ethical codes help practitioners preserve the rights and dignity of those they support. Second, the ABA's ethical standards promote openness and accountability, which is essential for professions that work

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