Ethics Problem solving steps 1-4

Todd finds out that a co-worker is dating her trainee. He spends all afternoon working through the ethical problem-solving steps to decide how to best respond. When he confronts the co-worker at the end of the day, he finds out that he was misinformed and no romantic relationship exists.

Which step was missed?

Jess consults at a large school district. Today she witnessed a teacher put a student in crisis in seclusion. Jess immediately intervened and told the teacher he could not do that. She then went to her office to review the ethical decision-making steps to decide how to follow-up on the incident to ensure this teacher and others do not use this type of unplanned seclusion in the future. When she presents the issue, and her proposed solution, to the special education director she is surprised to learn that the seclusion directive was issued by the school’s own administration.

Which step was missed?

At a team meeting for a student’s educational plan, Craig is asked several questions about his behavior plan from the parent’s advocate. Craig has never worked with this advocate before but he has encountered many others and has observed that they do not care for behavior analysis. Craig approaches the questions with some degree of defensiveness, hoping to discredit the advocate.

Which step identifies the mistake Craig is making in his approach to this perceived treatment roadblock?

Kendra supervisor hires his nephew as an RBT. She is now responsible for supervising her boss’s nephew. Kendra wants to be cooperative and just roll with it, but has the nagging feeling that this could be problematic.

Which step will help Kendra in deciding whether this issue needs to be pursued?