Ethics

"LeBlanc and Karsten outline a proactive, practical approach to ethics and ethical problem solving that is informed by history and a behavior analytic worldview. The text is designed to help graduate students and early career behavior analysts develop proactive and humble approaches to ethical dilemmas as opposed to reactive and/or self-righteous approaches. Part one establishes the importance of the foundational principles and values underlying the Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts as well as some historical events that have evolved our understanding of human rights. This portion of the book explains the importance of analyzing the circumstances that lead to unethical behavior and common but unproductive reactions to unethical behavior (e.g., avoidance). Part Two reviews each section of t...