This course familiarizes students with ethical issues, responsibilities, and professional behaviour of behaviour analysts. The case method is used to explore issues related to informed consent, due process, protection of confidentiality, and selection of least intrusive, least restrictive behaviour change procedures. Ethical decision-making processes and evidence-based practice are emphasized, and the relationship between ethics and the law are explored.
Co-requisite: PSYC 3663. Offered online only. Available only to students enrolled in the certificate program.