Practice ethical decision-making with realistic scenarios. Master the BACB Ethics Code through guided practice for RBT, BCaBA, and BCBA certification.
The BACB Ethics Code is built on six foundational principles that guide all ethical behavior
Maximize benefit and do no harm
Dignity and respect for all
Honest and transparent practice
Practice within boundaries
Protect client rights
Evidence-based practice
Use this systematic approach when facing ethical dilemmas
Recognize that an ethical dilemma exists and identify the relevant codes.
Collect relevant facts, context, and perspectives from all stakeholders.
Determine who is affected by the decision and their interests.
Generate multiple options and evaluate each against ethical principles.
Review the Ethics Code, seek supervision, and consult colleagues.
Choose the best action, implement it, and document your reasoning.
Monitor the results and adjust if needed. Learn for future situations.
Select your certification level and topic to practice ethical decision-making
The BACB Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts outlines the professional and ethical standards that behavior analysts must follow. It covers 6 core principles: benefit others, treat others with compassion/dignity/respect, behave with integrity, ensure competence, provide ethical services, and maintain scientific knowledge.
Each scenario presents a realistic ethical dilemma in 4 sentences or fewer (BACB exam style), followed by multiple response options. You select the best response, then review the ethical framework steps that lead to the correct answer.
Scenarios cover all major ethics topics including confidentiality, dual relationships, informed consent, scope of competence, supervision responsibilities, documentation, social media boundaries, and more.
Yes, all scenarios are aligned with the BACB Ethics Code and TCO Domain E (Ethics). RBT scenarios focus on implementation-level ethics, while BCBA scenarios include supervisory and organizational ethics.
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