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| Acting to Change the World: Using Behavior Analysis to Make a Difference in Socially Significant Issues |
| Saturday, May 23, 2009 |
| 4:00 PM–4:50 PM |
| North 131 A |
| Area: CSE/OBM; Domain: Applied Behavior Analysis |
| CE Instructor: Kathy Clark, Master's |
| Chair: Jon S. Bailey (FSU, BMC, FABA) |
| KEN WAGNER (ADI: The Human Performance Company) |
| MARCO D. TOMASI (SAIC) |
| JEANINE PLOWMAN STRATTON (Furman University) |
| JON S. BAILEY (FSU, BMC, FABA) |
| Abstract: One of the underlying fundamentals of applied behavior analysis is to address socially significant issues facing our communities, our nations, and our planet. Currently there is no shortage for outlets in which the application of behavior analysis can make a significant impact. Poor economic conditions find the business community in dire need of experts fluent in technology to boost organizational performance. Threats in the form of rogue terrorist elements, malicious cyber attacks, and nuclear proliferation require experts in the science of behavior to improve national security, intelligence, and safety. The effects of global climate change as a direct consequence of human behavior has highlighted the need for experts that can create effective, sustainable interventions to promote environmentally friendly behaviors. The current session brings together experts in behavior analysis working to make a difference in business/organization settings, in the defense/security sector, and in the environment. The panel will discuss their current work to make significant differences in socially significant issues, as well as discuss directions for future efforts. |
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