1.01 Reliance On Scientific Knowledge Case Study

1.01 Reliance on Scientific Knowledge
Summary: The code discusses that behavior analysts are to use scientific knowledge that is empirical and conceptually systematic. This code ensures that behavior analysts are using scientifically validated methods when assessing, as well as implementing behavior change.
OBM Translation: Just as in clinical settings, it is imperative that OBM professionals use techniques and interventions that are scientifically proven, thus ensuring that the field of OBM is rooted in science.
Scenario: John is a behavior analyst consulting at a law firm where he is trying to improve performance. He implements an intervention that he read about on a non-behavior analytic blog. The intervention has no impact on behavior,
Therefore, it is imperative that OBM professionals proactively prevent the development of exploitative relationships.
Scenario: Jack is a BCBA who consults at a OBM site. He is a supervisor for a student. However, the relationship becomes exploitative in nature, thus he has violated the code. Just as in a clinical setting, OBM exploitative relationships can arise and thus must be prevented. 2.05 Rights and Prerogatives of Clients
Summary: The behavior analyst is required to protect and honor the rights of their clients. This includes their legal rights to documentation, rights to consent, right to report, and rights to background checks.
OBM Translation: This is related to the field of OBM, because clients in an organizational setting have rights, which are to be respected, just as in a clinical setting. Scenario: Jenny is a OBM consultant at a grocery store. The client requests records of Jenny’s BCBA credentials, Jenny is required to provide these documents to her client.

2.09 Treatment/ Intervention
Additionally, the change programs may not be plagiarized from others.
OBM Translation: In an organizational setting, treatments may not be plagiarized and must keep the needs tailored to the individual client in mind. The change program must be tailored to the needs of that specific organizational setting.
Scenario: Susan is a OBM consultant who stole a program from another consultant and implements the same program over and over across many different organizations with varying issues, thus violating the code.

5.00 Behavior Analysts as Supervisors
Summary: The code discusses the responsibilities that behavior analysts are to take when acting as supervisors. They are obligated to follow all ethical considerations when taking on this role.
OBM Translation: Regardless of if the supervisor is working in a clinical or OBM setting, the supervisor is required to take full responsibility for all aspects of the