ABA Glossary by Dana Meller, M.A., BCBA, edited by Tyra Sellers, J.D., Ph.D., BCBA-D

Circular reasoning

A mentalistic process in which the cause and effect of behavior are both inferred from the same information.

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5th Edition Task List

A-5 Describe and define the dimensions of applied behavior analysis (Baer, Wolf, & Risley, 1968).

6th Edition TCO

A.5 Identify and describe dimensions of applied behavior analysis.

Code’s definition of behavior analyst

An individual who holds BCBA® or BCaBA® certification or who has submitted a complete application for BCBA® or BCaBA® certification.

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5th Edition Task List

E-1.04 Practicing within a Defined Role

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6th Edition TCO

E.1 Identify and apply core principles underlying the ethics codes for BACB certificants (e.g., benefit others; treat others with compassion, dignity, and respect; behave with integrity).

Code’s definition of behavior-change intervention

The full set of behavioral procedures designed to improve the client’s wellbeing.

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5th Edition Task List

E-2.14 Selecting, Designing, and Implementing Behavior-Change Interventions

6th Edition TCO

G. Behavior-Change Procedures

Code’s definition of behavioral services

Services that are explicitly based on the principles and procedures of behavior analysis and are designed to change behavior in meaningful ways. These services include, but are not limited to,

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5th Edition Task List

E-2 Behavior analysts’ responsibility to clients

6th Edition TCO

G. Behavior-Change Procedures

Code’s definition of client

The direct recipient of the behavior analyst’s services. At various times during service provision, one or more stakeholders may simultaneously meet the definition of client (e.g., the point at which

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5th Edition Task List

E-3.01 Responsibility to Clients

6th Edition TCO

G. Behavior-Change Procedures

Code’s definition of clients’ rights

Human rights, legal rights, rights codified within behavior analysis, and organization rules designed to benefit the client.

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5th Edition Task List

E-2.01 Providing Effective Treatment

6th Edition TCO

E.12 Identify and apply the legal, regulatory, and practice requirements (e.g., licensure, jurisprudence, funding, certification) relevant to the delivery of behavior-analytic services.

Code’s definition of conflict of interest

An incompatibility between a behavior analysts’ private and professional interests resulting in risk or potential risk to services provided to, or the professional relationship with, a client, stakeholder, supervisee, trainee,

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5th Edition Task List

E-1.11 Multiple Relationships

E-3.07 Third-Party Contracts for Services

E-3.13 Referrals

E-6.07 Conflict of Interest in Research and Publication

6th Edition TCO

E.7 Identify types of and risks associated with multiple relationships, and how to mitigate those risks when they are unavoidable.

Code’s definition of digital content

Information that is made available for online consumption, downloading, and/or distribution through an electronic medium (e.g., television, radio, eBook, website, social media, videogame, application, computer, smart device). Common digital content

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5th Edition Task List

E-5.11 Using Digital Content in Public Statements

6th Edition TCO

E.5 Identify and comply with requirements for making public statements about professional activities (e.g., social media activity; misrepresentation of professional credentials, behavior analysis, and service outcomes).

Code’s definition of informed consent (information use/sharing)

Information Use/Sharing: Providing the opportunity for an individual to give informed consent to share or use their information involves communicating about: 1) the purpose and intended use; 2) the audience;

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5th Edition Task List

E-2.11 Obtaining Informed Consent

6th Edition TCO

E.4 Identify and comply with requirements for collecting, using, protecting, and disclosing confidential information.

Code’s definition of informed consent (service/research)

The permission given by an individual with the legal right to consent before participating in services or research, or allowing their information to be used or shared. Providing the opportunity

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5th Edition Task List

E-2.11 Obtaining Informed Consent

6th Edition TCO

D.9 Apply single-case experimental designs.