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Discussion

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We all do things for a reason. Drinking coffee in the morning might keep you alert and focused as you start your day. Being sociable and congenial to those around you may help establish a positive social environment and reduce the potential for stress and conflict. A person’s day is often filled with behaviors that may increase happiness or reduce stress. This is equally true of individuals with disabilities or learning issues. In order to develop techniques to help these individuals, it is critical to first identify the function of the behavior in achieving a consequence for the individual.

In this Discussion, you will identify the functions of behavior and examine the ethical importance of this identification process.

To Prepare

  • Review the readings and media from this week’s Learning Resources to gain an understanding of the functions of behavior. Note: It is critical for you to review all media for this week prior to completing this Discussion.
  • Post the functions of behavior. Why is identifying the functions of behavior considered ethical practice?

Resources

  • Cooper, J. O., Heron, T. E., & Heward, W. L. (2020). Applied behavior analysis (3rd ed.). Pearson.
    • Chapter 27, “Functional Behavior Assessment” (pp. 628–654)
  • Bailey, J. S., & Burch, M. R. (2022). Ethics for behavior analysts (4th ed.). Routledge.
    • Chapter 15, “Practical Tips for Ethical Conduct on Your First Job” (pp. 349–370)