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How to Think Like a Behavior Analyst is a revolutionary resource for understanding complex human behavior and making potentially significant quality of life improvements. Behavior analysts offer a worldview of the human condition different than almost any other professional perspective. To a behavior analyst, human behavior is largely learned and subject to change if the right variables are put into play. This is an empowering outlook, providing an opportunity for individuals to analyze the actions of those around them and an understanding of why others exhibit such behavior. Practical, clear, and direct, this book addresses basic questions such as how behavior analysis is different from psychotherapy, what analysis involves, and the meaning of evidence-based treatment. A chapter on Applications presents tips on using behavioral procedures to improve lives and deal with others, and articulates how behavioral procedures are used in community settings. In question and answer format, the text thoroughly covers 50 frequently asked questions about behavior analysis in an educational and entertaining manner. It was developed out of questions raised by students in behavior analysis classes over the last 35 years, as well as questions raised by consumers of behavior analysis services. This textis written for all professionals concerned with behavior, including undergraduate students in psychology and behavior analysis, parents, teachers, employers, and employees. The book can easily be used as a supplement to primary texts in introductory psychology courses, and the exercises that follow each question can be used to stimulate lively discussion in role-play and other active learning situations.stion and answer format, the text thoroughly covers 50 frequently asked questions about behavior analysis in an educational and entertaining manner. It was developed out of questions raised by students in behavior analysis classes over the last 35 years, as well as questions raised by consumers of behavior analysis services. This textis written for all professionals concerned with behavior, including undergraduate students in psychology and behavior analysis, parents, teachers, employers, and employees. The book can easily be used as a supplement to primary texts in introductory psychology courses, and the exercises that follow each question can be used to stimulate lively discussion in role-play and other active learning situations. No library descriptions found. |
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I picked up this book because I 1) Admire Jon Bailey and the work he's done to promote the field, and 2) to find out how a more experienced BCBA responds to questions we commonly get from clients and caregivers.
Gotta say, this book nailed it. All of the questions were common and the answers accurate and concise without using difficult terminology. I'll definitely be stealing some of his examples in the future. The organization of the book and how it is written makes it a lot more approachable for use by families curious about ABA services.
The last sections cover how to get into an ABA program and what to expect, as well as pop culture or philosophical questions. In particular I liked how he handled determinism vs. free will. That is a hard topic for a BCBA to discuss with a non-BCBA without putting them off.
The very final question was how to deal with the people that, upon learning you are a behavior analyst, reply with "Are you analyzing my behavior right now?" I laughed out loud at this questions inclusion and appreciated how it was handled, with several suggestions for humorous replies and an admonition that questions like that, even joking, set us up to represent our science and our field.
At the end of each question is a list of terms whose purpose I couldn't figure out. Am I supposed to use them in Google searches? Look them up? Check them off as mastered? These were followed by exercises. Many of these were great: Search online, read an article, observe behavior, try reinforcement. Many of them included looking up professionals in the community and scheduling time to chat with them, and that seemed like a very hit-or-miss approach that, at worst, might be extremely expensive. I would have liked to see more book and article recommendations, for those who want to learn more but do not want to get into an ABA program.
TL;DR: This short and to-the-point book by a major behavior analyst has excellent answers to common questions on ABA, a valuable resource for laymen and professionals alike. (