Overview
Final Project: Comprehensive Analysis and Presentation of an Ethical Study
Assignment Description:Clients in Abusive Situations
In family therapy, the analyst observes possible physical signs of neglect or abuse in the client ( bruises, poor hygiene, fear of caregivers). The client appears withdrawn, and the family is uncooperative.
Ethical Dilemmas:
Duty to Report
Protection of the Client's Welfare
Cooperation with Other Legal Entities
Maintaining Confidentiality When Taking Action
For the final project, students will select a complex, real-world scenario involving multiple ethical challenges faced by a behavior analyst. The project consists of two parts:
A comprehensive written analysis that applies the BACB Code of Ethics and ethical decision-making models to resolve the dilemma.
A final recorded presentation that summarizes the case, the ethical issues involved, the decision-making process, and the proposed solutions.
Requirements:
Written Report:Length: 5-10 pages in APA format. Include a detailed analysis of the ethical issues, the application of decision-making models, and the proposed solutions. Use at least 10 scholarly sources.
Presentation: Use visual materials ( slides POWER POINT ) to support the analysis. Submit a transcript with in-text citations in APA format and a reference list.
Objective:The final project consolidates students' knowledge of ethics in behavioral analysis, demonstrating their ability to analyze complex ethical scenarios and apply ethical principles in professional practice.