ABA Glossary: Task List Reference Definitions ©Behavior Analyst Certification Board®

Code’s definition of public statements

Delivery of information (digital or otherwise) in a public forum for the purpose of either better informing that audience or providing a call-to-action. This includes paid or unpaid advertising, brochures,… Read more

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Code’s definition of multiple relationship

A comingling of two or more of a behavior analyst’s roles (e.g., behavioral and personal) with a client, stakeholder, supervisee, trainee, research participant, or someone closely associated with or related

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Code’s definition of legally authorized representative

Any individual authorized under law to provide consent on behalf of an individual who cannot provide consent to receive services or participate in research.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Code’s definition of behavior-change intervention

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

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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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