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The development and adoption of controversial default technologies.

The Behavior Analyst

|April 6, 2012

Summary

Aversive technologies are default strategies used when positive reinforcement fails. Behavior analysts should lead their development for appropriate use, aiming for eventual elimination through studying failure contexts.

Area of Science:

Behavioral science
Applied behavior analysis

Background:

Aversive technologies are employed when natural or positive reinforcement methods are insufficient for behavior modification.
These 'default technologies' arise from failures in achieving desired behavioral outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze the role and development of aversive technologies in behavior analysis.
To advocate for responsible development and eventual elimination of aversive strategies.

Main Methods:

Conceptual analysis of 'default technologies' in human behavior.
Review of historical and contemporary use of aversive contingencies.
Emphasis on experimental analysis of failure contexts.

Main Results:

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Aversive technologies emerge as a response to the failure of other behavioral interventions.

Advocating for the adoption of aversive technologies is identified as a significant error for behavior analysts.

Continued research is necessary for the appropriate application and eventual phasing out of these technologies.

Conclusions:

Behavior analysts must lead the development of aversive technologies to ensure their appropriate use.
The ultimate goal should be the elimination of aversive technologies through rigorous experimental analysis of failure scenarios.