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Applied Behavior Analysis, provides a comprehensive, in-depth discussion of the field, providing a complete description of the principles and procedures needed to systematically change socially significant behaviour and to understand the reasons for that change. The authors' goal in revising this best-selling text was to introduce students to ABA in as complete, technically accurate, and contemporary manner as possible. As a result, the book's scope, treatment of various principles, procedures, and issues suggest that it is intended for concentrated and serious study. Readers of the new second edition will appreciate the inclusion of: more than 1,400 citations to primary-source literature, including both classic and contemporary studies; a glossary of more than 400 technical terms and concepts; more than 100 graphs displaying original data from peer-reviewed research, with detailed descriptions of the procedures used to collect the data represented; five new chapters written by leading scholars in the field of behaviour analysis; and the addition of The Behavior Analyst Certification Board® BCBA® and BCABA® Behavior Analyst Task List.  First published in 1987, Applied Behavior Analysis remains the top-choice primary text for appropriate courses at universities in the United States and abroad with leading programs in behaviour analysis. This comprehensive text, best-suited for all upper-level courses in basic principles, applications, and behavioural research methods, helps students, educators, and practitioners appreciate and begin to acquire the conceptual and technical skills necessary to foster socially adaptive behaviour in diverse individuals. The full text downloaded to your computer With eBooks you can: search for key concepts, words and phrases make highlights and notes as you study share your notes with friends eBooks are downloaded to your computer and accessible either offline through the Bookshelf (available as a free download), available online and also via the iPad and Android apps. Upon purchase, you'll gain instant access to this eBook. Time limit The eBooks products do not have an expiry date. You will continue to access your digital ebook products whilst you have your Bookshelf installed.

Applied Behavior Analysis: Pearson New International Edition

• Table of Contents


• Glossary


• 1. Definition and Characteristics of Applied Behavior Analysis


• 2. Basic Concepts


• 3. Selecting and Defining Target Behaviors


• 4. Measuring Behavior


• 5. Improving and Assessing the Quality of Behavioral Measurement


• 6. Constructing and Interpreting Graphic Displays of Behavioral Data


• 7. Analyzing Behavior Change: Basic Assumptions and Strategies


• 8. Reversal and Alternating Treatments Designs


• 9. Multiple Baseline and Changing Criterion Designs


• 10. Planning and Evaluating Applied Behavior Analysis Research


• 11. Positive Reinforcement


• 12. Negative Reinforcement


• 13. Schedules of Reinforcement


• 14. Punishment by Stimulus Presentation


• 15. Punishment by Removal of a Stimulus


• 16. Motivating Operations


• 17. Stimulus Control


• 18. Imitation


• 19. Chaining


• 20. Shaping


• 21. Extinction


• 22. Differential Reinforcement


• 23. Antecedent Interventions


• 24. Functional Behavior Assessment


• 25. Verbal Behavior


• 26. Contingency Contracting, Token Economy, and Group Contingencies


• 27. Self-Management


• 28. Generalization and Maintenance of Behavior Change


• 29. Ethical Considerations for Applied Behavior Analysts


• Bibliography


• Index


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