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6.04 — Informed Consent in Research

Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts (2022) · Reference for BCBAs, BCaBAs, and RBTs · Source: BACB

What does 6.04 say?

Behavior analysts are responsible for obtaining informed consent (and assent when relevant) from research participants. When behavior analysts become aware that research procedures have been altered (e.g., by the actions of a funding source), they take reasonable steps to inform participants about the change and obtain consent again, if appropriate.

Official source: read the full text in the Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts (2022) (official document).

Related sections

1.01 — Being Truthful 1.02 — Conforming with Legal and Professional Requirements 1.03 — Accountability 1.04 — Practicing within a Defined Role 1.05 — Practicing within Scope of Competence 1.06 — Maintaining Competence 1.07 — Cultural Responsiveness and Diversity 1.08 — Nondiscrimination

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