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Southern New Hampshire University Future Career as A Behavior Analyst Discussion

 

In this discussion, you will reflect on what you have learned throughout the course to consider how assessments relate to your career goals.

Reflect on the material learned throughout this course and how it may apply to your career goals. In your initial post, address the following questions:

  • How do you see assessments playing a pivotal role in your future career path?
  • What role do you see technology playing in the future of assessments? How is it currently being utilized in your field?

After you have posted your initial response, read through the posts of your peers. In your responses to at least two of your peers, discuss some of the ethical issues that could potentially arise in the identified career path. For example, if one of your peers discussed the role of IQ testing in academia, you could generate a response or some questions about the cultural considerations. Also, discuss whether there is a technology that would work well with the assessment mentioned by your peer.

CAREER GOAL: INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATION PSYCHOLOGIST OR BEHAVIOR ANALYST (Primary duties: A behavior analyst is a psychology professional who analyzes employee patterns within a workplace. They might observe how teams interact at meetings or during assignments, then recommend strategies for how a manager can resolve issues. Behavior analysts also work with people outside of the workplace to develop treatment plans.)