Applied behavior analysis: Conceptual foundations, defining characteristics, and behavior-change elements
Document Type
Book Chapter
Publication Date
2023
Department/School
Psychology
Publication Title
Handbook of Clinical child Psychology: Integrating Theory and Research into Pratice
Abstract
Although behavior-analytic procedures are an empirically supported treatment that has the potential to mitigate core and associated features of autism spectrum disorder, it is important to note that the principles underlying this therapeutic approach are similarly effective when applied to other populations, settings, and behaviors. The purpose of this chapter is to introduce the reader to the (a) origins and conceptual basis of applied behavior analysis, (b) defining characteristics of a behavior-analytic approach, and (c) fundamental behavior-change elements used by applied behavior analysts. Our overview includes demonstrations of how the science of behavior analysis has been applied to address various behavioral concerns.
Recommended Citation
DeWitt, S. C., Stephens, A. M., & Briggs, A. M. (2023). Applied behavior analysis: Conceptual foundations, defining characteristics, and behavior-change elements. In J. L. Matson (Ed.), Handbook of clinical child psychology: Integrating theory and research into practice (pp. 375–388). Springer International. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-24926-6_18
Comments
A. M. Briggs is a faculty member in EMU's Department of Psychology.
*S. C. DeWitt is an EMU student.
#A. M. Stephens is a doctoral student in EMU's Department of Psychology.