ABA624 Measurement & Design

Sellers, T. P., Seniuk, H. A., Lichtenberger, S. N., & Carr, J. E. (2023). The History of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board’s Ethics Codes. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 1–11. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-023-00803-2
This article provides a comprehensive overview of the evolution of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board’s (BACB) ethics codes. Understanding the historical context of these codes helps students appreciate the ethical standards in the field, preparing them for real-world practice by grounding their decisions in the profession's core ethical principles.

Schreck, K. A., Ivy, J. W., & Zane, T. (2023). Teaching Behavior Analysts to Address Unethical Behavior: Developing Evidence-Based Ethics Instructional Methods. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 1–13. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-023-00845-6
This article emphasizes the importance of evidence-based ethics instruction for future behavior analysts. It explores methods to teach ethics effectively and offers insights on addressing unethical behavior, making it valuable for students to develop strong ethical foundations and intervention strategies.

Du, L., & Lee, G.T. (2024). Training behavior analysts as strategic scientists. Education and Treatment of Children, 47, 211–224. https://doi.org/10.1007/s43494-024-00124-1
This article highlights the need to train behavior analysts as strategic scientists, a concept crucial for students who aim to blend research and practice. It offers insights into how behavior analysts can adopt scientific strategies to address complex behavioral challenges, making it essential for students looking to enhance their research skills and apply evidence-based interventions.