Gerald Corey emphasizes that ethics are central to counseling practice. Counselors must balance professional codes with personal values, cultural sensitivity, and client welfare. Ethical practice is not about rigid rules but about thoughtful decision‑making in complex situations. Key Ethical Principles Confidentiality: Protecting client information is fundamental, but...
1. Introduction The Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) introduced the Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts (effective January 1, 2022). It replaced the 2014 Professional and Ethical Compliance Code. Applies to Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts (BCaBAs), and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) under supervision. Purpose:...
1. Introduction The Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) published the Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts (effective January 1, 2022), replacing the 2014 Professional and Ethical Compliance Code. The Code applies to all Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts (BCaBAs), and Registered Behavior Technicians...
Source: Fong, E. H., Ficklin, S., & Lee, H. Y. (2017). Behavior Analysis: Research and Practice, 17(2), 103–113. 1. Introduction Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) has grown globally, extending beyond its origins in the U.S. Practitioners increasingly work with diverse populations across cultures, languages, and socioeconomic contexts. The article emphasizes...
1. Introduction to Ethics Codes Definition: Ethics codes are formalized sets of principles and standards designed to guide professional conduct, decision-making, and accountability. Purpose: Promote integrity and trust. Protect stakeholders (clients, employees, society). Provide a framework for resolving ethical dilemmas. Examples: Codes of ethics exist in law, medicine, accounting, psychology, education,...
1. Introduction to Critical Race Theory (CRT) Critical Race Theory (CRT) emerged in the 1970s and 1980s as a movement among legal scholars who challenged the slow pace of racial reform in the United States. In education, CRT was adapted to examine how race and racism...
1. Introduction to Social Justice Theory John Rawls' A Theory of Justice (1971) is a foundational text in modern political philosophy. It presents a compelling alternative to utilitarianism and introduces the concept of justice as fairness, aiming to reconcile liberty and equality in a democratic society. 2....
In many realms of medicine, objective diagnoses can be made: A clavicula is broken. An infection is present. TSH levels meet the diagnostic criteria for hypothyroidism. Psychiatry, on the other hand, deals with psychological phenomena and behaviors. Can these, too, be “defined objectively and by...
1. Introduction The Knowledge Translation and Application (KTA) framework is a structured model used in nursing practice to bridge the gap between research evidence and clinical application. Unit 7 – Part 3 Evaluation Measures focuses on how to assess the effectiveness of interventions implemented in practice. Evaluation is...
1. Introduction The Behavior Assessment System for Children (BASC) is a comprehensive set of tools designed to evaluate the behavioral and emotional functioning of children and adolescents. Originally developed in the 1990s, the system is now in its third edition (BASC‑3). BASC is widely used by psychologists, educators,...