Ethical Decision Making in Applied Behavior Analysis

by Dr. Ilene S. Schwartz Ph.D. BCBA-D, Elizabeth M. Kelly

Prepare students in applied behavior analysis (ABA) programs to navigate the complex ethical issues they’ll face in their professional practice. Aligned with the Behavior Analysis Certification Board’s most recent ethics code, this is the most student-friendly, accessible, and up-to-date ABA ethics text available. Comprehensive and expertly organized, this core text addresses the successes and controversies of ABA head-on, highlights current best practices, and prepares professionals to apply the BACB Ethics Code across clinical, school, community, and home-based settings. Readers will receive foundational knowledge on the diverse factors and considerations influencing ethical behavior in ABA, plus opportunities to interact with real case studies to help them practice decision-making that centers their clients’ well-being. Packed with engaging, interactive features, this book is also an invaluable professional reference to help behavior specialists address ethical issues in their everyday practice with clients of all ages. Student-friendly features Learning Start each chapter with a clear outline of goals. Pause and Reflect Use these reflection exercises individually, in small groups, in class, or in online discussion forums. Talk the Talk Practice how to approach difficult conversations from an ethical standpoint. Ethical Use sample scenarios to practice step-by-step application of an ethical decision-making process. Downloadable Get a six-step Ethical Decision-Making Worksheet, perfect for practice scenarios or use in the field.

388 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 13, 2025