2. Under the first guideline, the reliance of scientific knowledge is discussed. What does this guideline refer to?

This guideline refers to:

Recommendations should be based in research.

Avoid using unproven therapies in treatment.

Behavioral scientists tend to rely on scientific knowledge when making a scientific or professional judgement. The behavioral scientists should be updated with all the scientific knowledge. Under the guide lines set up, recommendations should be based in research and the usage of any unproven therapies is strictly prohibited and considered as a crime.