Back to Basics
Ethics for Behavior Analysts

A comprehensive collection of ethical examples for behavior analysts and how to address them

Amanda N. Kelly (Author), Emily Shraga (Author), Lara Bollinger (Author)

9780323855662

Paperback / softback, published 9 June 2023

160 pages
22.9 x 15.2 x 1.2 cm, 0.2 kg

In day-to-day practice, behavior analysts face many complex challenges that require both an accurate interpretation of ethical guidelines and a fair amount of independent judgment. Back to Basics: Ethics for Behavior Analysts guides readers on how to prevent conflicts and develop comfort where there is discomfort, while it also effectively and ethically disseminates information about the science of behavior analysis. The book includes both student and instructor resources, along with supplemental readings, podcast episodes, scenarios, essay prompts, and instructor quiz questions, making it a valuable resource for early career and seasoned analysts alike. Informed by the authors’ decades of practice, this book provides a guide on how to successfully navigate ethical dilemmas using real-life scenarios.

Introduction and roadmap for ethical decision making 1. Responsibility as a professional 2. Responsibility in practice 3. Responsibility to clients and stakeholders 4. Responsibility to supervisees and trainees 5. Responsibility in public statements 6. Responsibility in research

Subject Areas: Cognitive behavioural therapy [MMJT1], Educational psychology [JNC], Cognition & cognitive psychology [JMR], Physiological & neuro-psychology, biopsychology [JMM], Experimental psychology [JML], Child & developmental psychology [JMC], Psychology [JM], Cognitive science [GTR]