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Ethics CEU: Sometimes the Question IS Whether Machines Think: An AI Tutorial for Behavior Analysts

Generative artificial intelligence has rapidly moved from a niche technology to a ubiquitous tool available to scientists, practitioners, and the general public. For behavior analysts, AI applications like ChatGPT and image generators represent both powerful tools and potential ethical minefields.

Provider: BehaviorLive — via Florida Association of Behavior Analysis

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Course Description

With the advent of generative AI, for both graphics and text, a powerful new tool has been made available for scientists, practitioners, and laypersons alike. How do AI applications like DALL·E 2 and ChatGPT function? What utility do they hold for behavior analysts? What ethical considerations are there for their clinical use? This tutorial will provide a brief, accessible explanation on the mechanics of generative AI, the pitfalls to avoid, and hopefully alleviate some of "the mystery which surrounds a thinking machine."

What You'll Learn

  1. Describe the general process by which a generative AI model is developed and operates.
  2. List at least 3 potential ethical violations that can occur when using generative AI in clinical practice.
  3. List at least 3 ways generative AI can be incorporated into clinical practice effectively and ethically.

CEU Credits Earned

Certification BodyCreditsType
BACB® 1 Ethics
COA 1
FL MH/PSY 1

About the Instructor

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Kaitlynn Gokey
Ph.D.

Dr. Kaitlynn Gokey earned her BS in psychology and criminal justice from Western Michigan University, and her MS and Doctorate in Applied Behavior Analysis and Organizational Behavior Management from Florida Institute of Technology, where she currently works as an assistant professor. She is the chair of the SOP/SOBA Diversity Committee, a member of the Student Belonging work group for FIT, and a board member of the DEI Committee for the Association of Behavior Analysis International. She runs the EEEK Lab, which stands for EAB, behavior Economics, EDI, and Esports with Kaitlynn. Her work has been published in several journals including the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis and Behavior Analysis in Practice. When not teaching or researching, Kaitlynn plays videogames, brews beer, clicker trains quail, and speaks Klingon.

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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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