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General CEU: BEHP1207: The Ethics of Replacing Free Will with Behavioral Science

BEHP1207: The Ethics of Replacing Free Will with Behavioral Science is the kind of topic that looks straightforward until it collides with the speed, ambiguity, and competing demands of language assessment, teaching sessions, caregiver coaching, and natural communication routines. In Behavioral Science on BEHP1207: The Ethics of Replacing Free Will, for this course, the practical stakes show up in clearer case conceptualization, better instructional targets, and stronger generalization, not in abstract discussion alone.

Provider: ABA Technologies / Florida Tech

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Course Description

Describe the link between behavior analysis and precision teaching, a system for precisely defining, measuring, recording, analyzing and facilitating decision making. Also describes the steps for using PT, an intellectual descendant of behavior analysis borne out of Skinner's standard measurement system (i.e., cumulative recorder and rate of response), how it supplements behavior analysis and the benefits geared toward accelerated positive behavioral outcomes.

What You'll Learn

  1. Identify the link between behavior analysis and Precision Teaching as a system for measuring and facilitating behavior change.
  2. Describe the steps for using Precision Teaching and its relationship to Skinner's standard measurement system.
  3. Evaluate the benefits of Precision Teaching for accelerating positive behavioral outcomes across populations.

CEU Credits Earned

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BACB 1 General
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Clinical Disclaimer

All behavior-analytic intervention is individualized. The information on this page is for educational purposes and does not constitute clinical advice. Treatment decisions should be informed by the best available published research, individualized assessment, and obtained with the informed consent of the client or their legal guardian. Behavior analysts are responsible for practicing within the boundaries of their competence and adhering to the BACB Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts.

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