Descriptive and normative ethical behavior appear to be functionally distinct

• Published in: Journal of applied behavior analysis Vol. 54; no. 1; p. 168
• Main Author: Cox, David J
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 2021
• Subjects: choice; ethics; decision-making; verbal behavior; ethical behavior; applied behavior analysis

Many philosophers and scientists have described a scientific approach to ethical behavior. Historically, ethical behavior has been categorized as descriptive (i.e., what is right) or normative (i.e., why it is right). Whether this topographical distinction is functionally relevant is unknown. In 2 e...