A Case Study in the Misrepresentation of Applied Behavior Analysis in Autism: The Gernsbacher Lectures | 3.5 Ethics BCBA CEUs

Edward K. Morris

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BCBA CEUs: 3.5 Total CEUs | 3.5 Ethics CEUs

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Morris, E. K. (2009). A case study in the misrepresentation of applied behavior analysis in autism: The Gernsbacher lectures. The Behavior Analyst, 32, 205-240.

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To earn credit, you will be required to read the article and pass a 15-question quiz about it. You can retake the quiz as many times as needed, but you will not receive exactly the same questions each time.

Abstract

This article presents a case study in the misrepresentation of applied behavior analysis for autism based on Morton Ann Gernsbacher’s presentation of a lecture titled ‘‘The Science of Autism: Beyond the Myths and Misconceptions.’’ Her misrepresentations involve the characterization of applied behavior analysis, descriptions of practice guidelines, reviews of the treatment literature, presentations of the clinical trials research, and conclusions about those trials (e.g., children’s improvements are due to development, not applied behavior analysis). The article also reviews applied behavior analysis’ professional endorsements and research support, and addresses issues in professional conduct. It ends by noting the deleterious effects that misrepresenting any research on autism (e.g., biological, developmental, behavioral) have on our understanding and treating it in a transdisciplinary context.

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Type of CEU

Ethics

Format

Article Quiz

Total CEUs

3.5

Ethics CEUs

3.5

Reading Time

2 hours 42 minutes

Publication DateAug 18, 2013
Last UpdatedDec 8, 2025

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Customers overwhelmingly found the article highly informative, helpful, and relevant, especially appreciating its focus on addressing misrepresentations of ABA and fostering critical thinking. Many praised it as an important and insightful resource for practitioners. While a few noted it was lengthy or slightly dated, the overall feedback is strongly positive.

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    "Here's what we know, and here's what we don't."
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    Despite being a little dated, this article is a good reminder to be critical of the information we're presented and of the importance of explaining our procedures to clients.
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    Great article
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    This was a very interesting article that reinforced my belief that we must look deeper into any claims that appear to be biased.
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    It was a very informative article. I would recommend.
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    Too much reading. Out dated article. The program glitched and didn't record my quiz. You spend more hours than you should completing your CEU's. Did not like this vendor lessons, and refunded.
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    Eric J. Fox, Ph.D.
    It is true that some research articles are long and require a lot of reading. It is also true that not all articles were published in the past couple of years, but that does not mean they are "outdated" or of little value. In fact, there are articles that were published many DECADES ago that I would still recommend to BCBAs. As for the quiz glitch, we were trying to help you with that, but you declined to cooperate and demanded a refund instead (which we promptly granted). The hours you spend completing our CEUs corresponds roughly to the number of CEUs you are awarded (i.e., 50 min per CEU). You may not like that, but we are just following the BACB's guidelines for continuing education.
    • Eric J. Fox, Ph.D. Eric J. Fox, Ph.D.
      It is true that some research articles are long and require a lot of reading. It is also true that not all articles were published in the past couple of years, but that does not mean they are "outdated" or of little value. In fact, there are articles that were published many DECADES ago that I would still recommend to BCBAs. As for the quiz glitch, we were trying to help you with that, but you declined to cooperate and demanded a refund instead (which we promptly granted). The hours you spend completing our CEUs corresponds roughly to the number of CEUs you are awarded (i.e., 50 min per CEU). You may not like that, but we are just following the BACB's guidelines for continuing education.
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    Excellent, easy to read and important article in the field and outside of it.
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    Extremely informative
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    Shows a reasonable and balanced way of disagreeing with poor academic behaviour. Relevant to communication sections of the code
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  15. Laurent Plaisimond Laurent Plaisimond
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    Thank you for this article, being aware of how the general public views ABA is an important part of our career and can never be understated.
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