In the first module of this course, you were introduced to the fundamentals of applied behavior analysis (ABA). In particular, you focused on the concepts and terminology of operant conditioning and practiced applying behavioral theory to a set of scenarios.
Module 2 builds on this foundation by examining a common set of philosophical assumptions that characterize and apply to the science of ABA. Understanding these philosophical underpinnings provides a scientific basis from which to inform the methods you use to effect behavioral changes and positively impact learning PSYC 6717: Foundation and Philosophy of Behavior Analysis.
Additionally, you will explore the three branches of behavior analysis—behaviorism, experimental analysis of behavior (EAB), and applied behavior analysis (ABA)—and consider their contribution to the field. In particular, you will examine psychologist B. F. Skinner’s philosophy of radical behaviorism as it relates to learning and the influence of the environment on behavior PSYC 6717: Foundation and Philosophy of Behavior Analysis. You will study the seminal dimensions of behavior analysis put forth by researchers Baer, Wolf, and Risley and evaluate their application to the practice of behavior analysis. Finally, you will apply the philosophical underpinnings to your analysis of a behavior-analytic intervention designed to address an applied concern.