Understanding Ethics in Applied Behavior Analysis by Beirne Ann;Sadavoy Jacob A.;

Author:Beirne, Ann;Sadavoy, Jacob A.;
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Taylor & Francis (CAM)
Published: 2019-03-12T16:00:00+00:00

9.02 Characteristics of Responsible Research

(d) Behavior analysts plan their research so as to minimize the possibility that results will be misleading

Explanation

Written by Ann Beirne

In this Code element, our obligation to the truth is clear. Research is the search for answers to questions and such questions must be honesty and clarity.

However, we must also bear in mind that our research will live beyond the seed of an idea where it first had its start. Communicating our findings is one of our obligations as scientists and is an essential component of the scientific method.

Communication involves two parties: a speaker and a listener. And therefore, miscommunication also involves two parties: one to misspeak and another to mishear. This Code element makes clear that we bear a good deal of responsibility not only for what we present, but also how it is received. Behavior analysts have an ethical obligation to tell the truth, to spread the truth, and to make the truth as clear as possible.

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