Unit 1: From Tabasco Torture to Modern Ethics — The Dark History and Evolution of Behavior Analysis
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In Unit 1 of Ethics for Behavior Analysts (4th Ed. by Bailey & Burch), Alex and Laomedeia dive into the infamous Sunland Miami scandal from the 1970s — a dark chapter that exposed serious ethical violations in behavior modification. They discuss how this tragedy led to the development of formal ethics codes and highlight recent updates focusing on cultural responsiveness, professional boundaries, and integrity. A frank look at why ethics are foundational to the field and how behavior analysis has grown from its troubled past.
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