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46th Annual Convention; Washington DC; 2020

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Panel #584
CE Offered: BACB
Training Moral Reasoning: A Behavior Analytic Approach
Monday, May 25, 2020
4:00 PM–4:50 PM
Marriott Marquis, Level M1, University of D.C. / Catholic University
Area: PCH/DEV; Domain: Theory
CE Instructor: Luisa F. Canon, Psy.D.
Chair: MaKensey Sanders (University of Louisiana at Lafayette)
LUISA F. CANON (Institute for Effective Behavioral Interventions (IEBI))
MEGAN MICHELLE ST. CLAIR (Halo Behavioral Health)
MATT WILLIAMS (Autism Center of North Mississippi)
Abstract:

Most people encounter moral dilemmas, or situations in which multiple courses of action seem to be indicated as “moral,” throughout their lives beginning in early childhood. Moral reasoning involves consideration of consequences of possible responses to a moral dilemmas. Without training in moral reasoning, many faced with moral dilemmas fall victim to applying a solution based on generalized, universal principles called moral heuristics to a difficult and unique problem. In this way, moral heuristics often involve faulty judgement and action due to insensitivity to direct contingencies. Considering moral heuristics from a behavioral perspective (e.g., in terms of maladaptive, rule-governed behavior) may foster improved understanding of the manipulable conditions under which maladaptive choices are made. This panel will discuss what specific behaviors are involved in moral reasoning independent of moral heuristics, how ABA currently addresses moral reasoning, and the barriers we face in doing so.

Instruction Level: Basic
Target Audience:

Service providers, behavior analysts, clinicians, higher education instructors, school professionals, teachers, people interested in philosophical issues

Learning Objectives: 1. Define moral reasoning in terms of behavior analysis 2. Identify behaviors relevant to training moral reasoning 2. Identify barriers practitioners face in training moral reasoning and how to approach them
Keyword(s): derived insensitivity, maladaptive behavior, moral reasoning, rule-governed behavior
 

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