Ethical & Professional Issues

The BACB Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts, which guides the professional and ethical behavior of certificants and applicants.

Benefit others; treat others with compassion, dignity, and respect; behave with integrity; and ensure their own competence.

To work to maximize benefits and do no harm, prioritizing the rights and needs of clients and stakeholders.

Behaving toward others with humanity, caring for the welfare of those they interact with, and respecting individual autonomy and rights.

To act honestly, follow through on commitments, hold high standards of conduct, and not engage in deceit, fraud, or misrepresentation.

That behavior analysts remain within their scope of competence, obtain ongoing professional development, and stay current with the evidence base.