Opportunity to Learn?
A trainee consistently complains that supervision does not provide opportunities to conduct functional analysis. The supervisor does not have much experience with FA but decides to arrange for FAs and figures that he can just learn along with the trainee.
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Decision-Making Guide
| Step | Activities & Considerations | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Identify the problem. | What is the ethical dilemma? |
| 2 | Review the ethical code. | Which codes might pertain to this problem? |
| 3 | Consider other dimensions of the problem. | Consult applicable state/federal laws and employer policies Consult recent research on similar applications, recent texts on understanding the ethical code Approach colleagues for assistance on analyzing the problem and evaluating options |
| 4 | Consider courses of action and potential consequences of each course of action. | The best ethical decision is not always the one that feels right, especially when emotion or multiple relationships are involved (e.g., advising friends and family). |
| 5 | Select a course of action and take a closer look. | Would you select this course of action if other people were involved? How would you feel if this decision were shared with other professionals you respect in the field? Would you recommend this course of action to another behavior analyst? |
| 6 | Implement and evaluate the course of action. | Does the outcome satisfy all the ethical dimensions of the problem? Is it necessary to change course of action? Would you handle it the same way next time? |