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| Preface | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Basic Concepts | |
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| What is behavior analysis? Is it psychotherapy? | |
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| It's called behavior analysis; just what does analysis mean and how exactly do you analyze someone's behavior? | |
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| Is behavior analysis a science or is it just another form of clinical treatment? | |
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| What exactly is evidence-based treatment? Isn't there evidence for all treatments? | |
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| Who provides direct behavior-based services? | |
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| Is behavior really all that predictable? | |
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| So, behavior analysts don't have theories, they just have data? | |
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| Summary of Basic Concepts | |
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| Applications | |
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| Can you use behavior analysis in "real life"? | |
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| Can I use behavioral procedures to help me improve my own behavior or enhance my performance? | |
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| My roommate (spouse, boyfriend, child, etc.), is driving me crazy; can any of this help me get along with him? | |
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| Why is behavior analysis so popular in the treatment of developmentally disabled individuals? | |
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| I've read that behavior analysis is used with autistic children too. How do you work with autistic children? | |
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| We know that you can use behavior analysis with children, but what about with senior citizens or older people? | |
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| What do behavior analysts think about changing behavior in a business setting? | |
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| What about other areas of application such as the community? Does behavior analysis work there too? | |
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| What do you think the future holds for behavior analysis research? Is it primarily focusing on developmentally disabled individuals? | |
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| The Science and Technology of Behavior | |
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| Behavioral research methods seem to be quite different from any other psychology that I have studied, is that right? | |
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| What is the difference between behavioral research and behavioral treatment? | |
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| Is it really possible to find the cause of a certain behavior? | |
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| I took my dog to obedience school and he learned to walk on a leash, sit, and stay, but he still jumps on people at home and he won't come when I call him if he gets loose in the neighborhood. Does this mean that behavior shaping doesn't work with dogs? | |
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| General Issues of Behavior | |
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| Does behavior analysis work with groups? | |
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| What is a history of reinforcement? Do people have their own unique histories of reinforcement? | |
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| Is all behavior learned? | |
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| Can you really replace a behavior? Can habits really be broken? | |
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| The Behavioral Take on Other Fields of Psychology | |
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| What do behavior analysts think of counseling? I know it is often recommended for personal problems that people have | |
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| What do you think of the disease model of behavior? I've also heard this called the medical model | |
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| What is the behavioral position on depression, schizophrenia, obsessive compulsive disorder and other "mental" disorders? | |
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| What do behavior analysts think of cognitive psychology? Do they believe in IQ? What about motivation and emotions? | |
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| Basic Skepticism | |
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| You seem so skeptical of other approaches. Can you tell me why? | |
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| What is the behavioral position on freedom and free will? | |
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| What is your standard of proof? What I mean is, what does it take for you to believe that a treatment or procedure is effective? | |
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| Myths and the Media | |
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| Some people refer to reinforcement as a form of bribery. Do you agree with that? | |
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| If you use behavioral procedures like food treats and tokens with your kids, will they get to where they only work for reinforcers? | |
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| I heard that Skinner raised his children in a box and that they became mentally ill and that one sued him. Is this true? | |
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| I saw Dr. Phil on TV one time and he sounded sort of like a behaviorist. He was talking about consequences of behavior and taking responsibility. He's known for asking, "How's that working for you?" What do you think of him? | |
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| Is the "Supernanny" just a behavior analyst with a British accent? | |
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| Getting Started in a Career in Behavior Analysis | |
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| What exactly is the job of a behavior analyst and what are the educational requirements? I'm not sure what degree I should get in graduate school | |
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| What kind of jobs and professional opportunities are available for behavior analysts? | |
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| How do you get started in this field? | |
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| How do I become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst? | |
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| Can I receive certification while I am in graduate school? | |
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| What is the daily routine of a behavior analyst? | |
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| Do you always work one on one with clients? | |
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| What skills are involved in being successful in applied behavior analysis? | |
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| What steps do you need to take to work competitively in this field? | |
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| How does applied behavior analysis relate to performance management? I think I might be interested in working in a business setting when I graduate | |
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| Behavior Analyst Code of Ethics | |
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| Is there a code of ethics that behavior analysts must follow? | |
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| Do behavior analysts believe in punishment? | |
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| Is it ethical to try to change someone else's behavior without his or her permission? | |
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| When you are introduced to someone as a behavior analyst, what do you say when a person asks if you are going to analyze his or her behavior? | |
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| References and Recommended Reading | |
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| Glossary | |
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| Appendix | |
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| Author Index | |
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| Subject Index | |