2nd Edition

Analyzing Ethics Questions from Behavior Analysts A Student Workbook

By Jon S. Bailey, Mary R. Burch Copyright 2026
326 Pages 1 Color Illustrations
by Routledge

326 Pages 1 Color Illustrations
by Routledge

326 Pages 1 Color Illustrations
by Routledge

Supplementing the best-selling textbook, Ethics for Behavior Analysts , this workbook analyzes over 100 original and up-to-date ethics questions posed by behavior analysts, to the highly regarded ABA Ethics Hotline. This new edition provides solutions to each question using the 2020 Behavior Analyst Certification Board® Ethics Code. Covering all six sections of the new code, it is designed to... Read more

 

PART 1          Ethics Questions from the ABA Ethics Hotline

Chapter 1        From and About BCBAs

Chapter 2        BCBAs as Business Owners

Chapter 3        The Private Practice of ABA

Chapter 4        School-Based ABA

Chapter 5        From and About RBTs

Chapter 6        Supervision

Chapter 7        Dual Relationships

Chapter 8        Billing & Insurance

Chapter 9        Legal Issues in ABA

Chapter 10      Miscellaneous Questions About ABA

Part 2            Answers to Ethics Questions from the ABA Ethics Hotline

Chapter 11      BCBAs

Chapter 12      BCBAs as Business Owners

Chapter 13      School-Based ABA

Chapter 14      The Private Practice of ABA

Chapter 15      For and About RBTs

Chapter 15      Supervision

Chapter 16      Dual Relationships

Chapter 18      Billing & Insurance

Chapter 19      Legal Issues in ABA

Chapter 20      Miscellaneous Questions About ABA

Chapter 21      Rules to Live By

Biography

Jon S. Bailey, PhD,  retired Emeritus Professor of Psychology at Florida State University, has taught ethics for the past 25 years. Dr. Bailey is a founding director of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board®, past president of the Florida Association for Behavior Analysis, and a fellow of the Association for Behavior Analysis International.

Mary R. Burch, PhD, is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst®. Dr. Burch has more than 25 years of experience in developmental disabilities. She has been a behavior specialist, QMRP, unit director, and consulting behavior analyst in developmental disabilities, mental health, and preschool settings.

"This is such an incredibly helpful resource!  Bailey and Burch's Analyzing Ethics Questions from Behavior Analysts new and expanded edition is the go-to resource for understanding the practical day-to-day applications of the Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts. Packed with new material, consisting of ethics questions from practicing behavior analysts at various levels of certification, the questions and issues reflect the full scope of behavior analytic practice across multiple domains. The answers have been provided by highly qualified ethicists, and the workbook format lends itself to careful thinking about the issues raised.  If you are a RBT, BCaBA, BCBA, a supervisor, agency director or owner of an agency that provides behavior analytic services, this is an essential guide to avoid unethical practices, and to resolve existing ones.  It is most highly recommended!"

Bruce A. Thyer, PhD, BCBA-D, distinguished research professor of Social Work

Florida State University

 

"This book is an excellent safeguard for practitioners in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis.  It showcases how to resolve barriers and address conflicts with clarity and empowerment by using real-life scenarios and ethically-based answers.   This resource will act as a beacon for all clinicians, ABA business leaders and university institutions when providing therapy to individuals with various disabilities from diverse cultures and communities."

Tina Guidry, M.Ed, BCBA, founder of Clinician With A Mission.

 

“Drs. Bailey and Burch have done it again! Real life; real  questions; and real solutions from ABA  ethicists real practitioners without judgement. This book combines the science of ABA and our ethical guidelines to address situations that are socially significant to our practitioners. Our field is so fortunate to have the expertise, both researched and “lived” of Drs. Bailey and Burch.”

Melinda Docter, EdD, BCBA, Chief Executive Officer at myHHBS behavior agency.