Recent Developments in Applied Behavior Analysis
From Watson’s declaration of the importance of a behavioral approach in psychology to Skinner’s development of radical behaviorism to the present day, applied analysis has grown and expanded in both theory and application. This week, you are learning about some more recent developments in and applications of applied behavior analysis. For this discussion, review all of the assigned readings and choose one theory or development presented in the readings which interests you.
find one article from the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis that describes an application of that area in a research study or research review. Be sure the article you choose is no more than 5–10 years old.
Please respond to the following:
First, briefly describe the area of interest that you are exploring.
Next, present a brief overview of the article you chose to review.
Finally, using your sources throughout the course, describe why (or why not) the article you reviewed supports the specific goals and dimensions of applied behavior analysis that have been examined throughout the course.
“A Literature Review of Organizational Behavior Management Interventions in Human Service Settings From 1990 to 2016” (Gravina et al., 2018)
“The Importance of a Deeper Knowledge of the History and Theoretical Foundations of Behaviorism and Behavior Therapy: Part 3–1986–2021” (Guercio, 2022)
“Functional Assessment of Problem Behavior: Dispelling Myths, Overcoming Implementation Obstacles, and Developing New Lore” (Hanley, 2012)
“Advances in Our Understanding of Behavioral Intervention: 1980 to 2020 for Individuals Diagnosed With Autism Spectrum Disorder” (Leaf et al., 2021)
“Applied Behavior Analysis is a Science and, Therefore, Progressive” (Leaf et al., 2016)
Chapter 12: “Discrete Trial Training: A Structured Learning Approach for Children With ASD” (Sigafoos et al., 2019)
Web Resource
“Ole Ivar Lovaas–His Life, Merits and Legacy” (Özerk et al., 2016)