Examine the similarities and differences between the three domains of the science of behavior analysis as well as how each contribute to the practice of behavior analysis
Week 4: Science of Behavior Analysis The science of behavior analysis is made up of three domains: behaviorism (philosophy), experimental analysis...
Write a description of at least two specific instances in your own life experience, or life experiences you have observed in others, that seem to be consistent with Skinner’s learning principles
In this week’s Learning Resources you read about Skinner’s radical behaviorism. Skinner’s learning principles can be applied in the areas of...
Consider your perspectives on radical behaviorism and its learning principles
Discussion: Behaviorism One skill of an applied behavior analyst is collaborating to identify negative behaviors an individual is exhibiting and...
Examine the history of behaviorism and how the development of Skinner’s radical behaviorism was a significant departure from the historical conceptual systems of behaviorism preceding its emergence.
Week 3: Radical Behaviorism In his own words, psychologist and behaviorist B. F. Skinner explained radical behaviorism as, “the philosophy of a...
Write an explanation addressing why parsimony is important for a behavior analyst when communicating a prospective intervention to a parent or teacher. Be parsimonious in your response
Assignment: Parsimony For this week’s Discussion, you examined a common set of assumptions characterizing the behavior of behavior analysts. One of...
Week 2: Philosophical Assumptions of Behavior Analysis
This is the first week of Module 2: Philosophical Underpinnings. During this week, you will analyze assumptions of behavior for behavior analysts....
Module 2: Philosophical Underpinnings
In the first module of this course, you were introduced to the fundamentals of applied behavior analysis (ABA). In particular, you focused on the...
Module 1 Test: Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis
Each module in this course provides fundamental information in a critical area of applied behavior analysis. At the end of each module, you will...
Assignment: Application of Behavioral Theory
To effectively determine best methods for behavior change, the professional behavior analyst needs to develop a strong understanding of how to...
Discussion: Operant Conditioning
Throughout your life, you have been conditioned to respond to certain stimuli in certain ways. This is known as operant conditioning. Operant...