Saturday, September 13, 2008

When I suggested that my behaviorally-oriented professors were using too many behavior modification techniques in teaching my classes, I didn't realize that they are actually required to do so by their certifying board.

From the Behavior Analysts Code of Ethical Conduct:
5.07 Providing Behavior Analysis Principles in Teaching

The behavior analyst utilizes as many principles of behavior analysis in teaching a course as the material, conditions, and academic policies allow.
What!? So, I'm confused. Is this a cult or a science? I'm going to go ahead and cry foul over illegal wedding of church and state. Stop trying to shape me with your voodoo, or I will have to show you the love of Christ during class. Then you'll be sorry.

3 comments:

  1. Anonymous11:59 PM

    Good observation! Jabron

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  2. Anonymous1:17 AM

    Behavior modification....isn't it another term for "parenting?" Jan

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  3. Anonymous9:56 AM

    B.F. Skinner may come back to haunt (behaviorally modify) you if you keep this up...

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