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| The behavior analyst must obtain the client’s or client-surrogate’s approval in writing of the behavior intervention procedures before implementing them. |
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| The behavior analyst recommends reinforcement rather than punishment whenever possible. If punishment procedures are necessary, the behavior analyst always includes reinforcement procedures for alternative behavior in the program. |
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| Avoiding Harmful Reinforcers. RBT |
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| The behavior analyst minimizes the use of items as potential reinforcers that maybe harmful to the long-term health of the client or participant (e.g., cigarettes, sugar or fat-laden food), or that may require undesirably marked deprivation procedures as motivating operations. |
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| On-Going Data Collection. RBT |
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| The behavior analyst collects data, or asks the client, client-surrogate, or designated others to collect data needed to assess progress within the program. |
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| The behavior analyst modifies the program on the basis of data. |
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