Behavior Analysis

Behaviour Analysis and Learning - Annotated list of behavior analysis resources.

Behavioral Technology Today - Web-based journal about the application of the results of behavioral research to problems of general public concern. Written for understandability.

Center for Programmed Instruction - The Center for Programmed Instruction (PI) offers subscription access to on-line, interactive tutorials, training programs, and courses. The tutorials and training programs are created using the educational technology of Programmed Instruction (PI).

Behavior Books - Behavior analytic books on autism, ADD, behavior managmement, classroom management, and parenting.

Behavior Based Safety at Quality Safety Edge - Houston-based consulting company (Dr. Terry McSween and others) applies behavior analysis to design behavior based safety programs for companies, reflecting values of the employees. Many articles about behavioral safety on this site. Annual host of the Behavioral Safety Now conference.

Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes - Features articles that describe original empirical research and theoretical developments in all areas of human decision processes and organizational psychology.

Northwestern Association for Behavior Analysis - An independent, non-profit, professional organization affiliated with the Association for Behavior Analysis. NWABA serves the northwestern United States and western Canada.

Japanese Association for Behavior Analysis - Dedicated to promoting the experimental, theoretical, and applied analysis of behavior. Holds an annual convention, publishes the Japanese Journal of Behavior Analysis (J-JBA) and a newsletter (J-ABA News), as well as actively collaborating with other academic societies in Japan and promoting international exchanges.

Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis - Specializes in publishing research about applications of behavior analysis to problems of social importance.

The Society for Quantatative Analysis of Behavior (SQAB) - This website is dedicated to the analysis of human behavior through effective quantatative research.

Siri Ming, BCBA - Mentoring services and BACB exam preparation course for individuals preparing to become Board Certified Behavior Analysts and Associate Behavior Analysts.

Joint Control Home page - Abstracts of published articles and presented papers on joint control. Highly technical. Application of Skinner's concepts of verbal behavior to a rigorous, behavioral description of those human performances commonly ascribed to hypothesized psychological processes of perception, cognition, memory, problem solving, and goal orientation.

APA Div 25: Experimental Analysis of Behavior - Among the APA divisions that advance psychology as a natural science, the Division for the Experimental Analysis of Behavior is perhaps unique in its emphasis on behavior as a subject matter in its own right. Website has a listing of behavior analysis resources.

International Society for Behaviorology - Dedicated to forwarding the science of contingent behavior relations as developed and championed by B.F. Skinner.

Dr. D. S. Lee, Board Certified Behavioral Psychologist - ABPP - Research and services: Applied Behavior Analysis and interventions for children with autism, and behavioral rehabilition/management for traumatic brain injury.

Association for Direct Instruction - Dedicated to promoting and supporting the use of Direct Instruction programs.

Georgia Association for Behavior Analysis (GABA) - A professional network and resource for behavior analysts in Georgia.

Mid-American Association for Behavior Analysis (MABA) - MABA was founded to promote research into behavior analysis by holding an annual conference for professionals to discuss their findings. Information on past and upcoming conferences can be found here.

Software for Animal Behaviour Analysis - Software tools for behavioural biologists. Current offerings run on a Palm Pilot and help you track where the animal goes and what it does.

A Three-Dimensional Model of Human Behavior - Michael Pak, MD provides a scientific approach to the study of human behavior based on observations and experiences in different parts of the world.

Reviews from the Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior - Anthology of Reviews edited and with Introductions by A. C. Catania and P. N. Hineline. Excellent abstracts available online.

New York Autism Network - This site funded by the New York State Education Department is dedicated to providing ongoing support to families and professionals, developing regional networks, providing technical assistance, and conducting conferences related to pervasive developmental disorders.

New York State Association for Behavior Analysis - This state chapter of the Association for Behavior Analysis provides information about annual conventions, publications, workshops and other year round activities in the state of New York.

57 Years of Searching Among Behaviorisms: A Memoir - Paper given by Verplanck on his scientific career in various sorts of behavior analysis. Really interesting history.

Performance Management - General information on and description of performance management, plus articles, newsletter, book reviews, links to international performance management consultancies.

Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies - Rich set of resources for research, professional advancement, and applications to education, industry, and special populations. Sections on aging, autism, parenting, behavioral safety, organizational behavior, pets and animals, and verbal behavior.

Behavioral Science Technology, Inc - Resource for people interested in behavioral safety, injury prevention, behavior-based quality and other applications of behavioral technology. News, results data, articles, discussion groups and listings of seminars and BST products.

Reinforcing Behaviour Therapy - Article written 'to strip the confusion surrounding behaviour therapy and to explain its scientific base.' Not entirely based on science.

William S. Verplanck - Dr. Verplank has spent 50 years doing behavior analysis, research, and a little psychophysics, in the lab and in the real world.

Comprehending Behavioral Statistics - Introductory textbook by Russell T. Hurlburt that applies novel learning concepts of eyeball estimation and progressive cumulative review. Excerpts from the text are available on the site.

Prentice Hall Books on Learning and Behavior - Publisher of books on learning, and the history of psychology. Authors include Charles Catania, Richard Malott, Maria Malott, Lyle Grant, Jim Johnson, and Joe Pear.

Hawaii Association for Behavior Analysis - HABA is an association for people in Hawaii interested in behavior analysis

California Association for Behavior Analysis - Represents and promotes the interests of the behavior analysis profession. Information about the CalABA Legislative Agenda, current political commentary, access to laws and regulations, and information about legislators, state agencies and other governmental operations.

Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc. - A nonprofit corporation established pursuant to the identification of credentialing needs by the Association for Behavior Analysis, agencies within several state governments, and consumers of behavior analysis services. The main purpose is to develop, promote, and implement a voluntary national certification program for behavior analyst practitioners.

The Analysis of Verbal Behavior - Primarily for the original publication of papers relevant to a behavioral analysis of verbal behavior. Annual.

Tracksys software for behavioural analysis - Traksys develops and markets software for behavioural analysis including sports science, entomology, psychology, market research and ergonomics. Academic and other large research organisations are buyers and co-developers.

Institute for Applied Behavior Analysis - Promoting positive practices in the field of challenging behavior.

Aubrey Daniels & Associates - Reinforcement-based management and safety consulting services.

Behavior Analysts, Inc. - Provides language training intervention, consultation, workshops, books and videos about teaching language skills to autistic and developmentally disadvantaged children.

Behavior Analysts, Inc. - Behavior Analysts, Inc., seeks to provide high-quality, effective interventions for children with developmental disabilities, and to provide training to other professionals in the delivery of these services.

Organizational Behavior Management (OBM) Network - Exists to support the growth and vitality of Organizational Behavior Management (OBM). Contains articles and information on the science of applying behavior analysis to business to improve performance and safety.

Tennessee Association for Behavior Analysis - Place for Tennessee's Behavior Analysts to network and exchange information. The purpose of TABA is to promote the analytical science of behavior and its associated technologies within the State of Tennessee.

Verbal Behavior Special Interest Group - VB-SIG is part of the Association for Behavior Analysis, and is dedicated to the study of 'language' from a behavior analytic point of view.

Behavior Development Solutions - Maker of the CBA Learning Module Series - a computer-based training program designed to prepare individuals to take the Certified Behavior Analyst exam.

Standard Celeration Society - Promotes use of the Standard Celeration Chart, both for furthering the science of behavior and of learning, as well as for developing practical applications based on that science.

Association for Behavior Analysis - International organization for professionals and students of behavior analysis; information for publications, events and professional conferences.

Society for the Advancement of Behavior Analysis, Inc. (SABA) - Nonprofit organiziation devoted to the welfare and future of behavior analysis.

Behavior Analysis (Tom Donaldson) - Tom's home page shows that a career in behavior analysis can get sidetracked by those seductive computers found in the behavior lab. But he's maintained an excellent webpage that links to Internet resources on behavior analysis.

Glossary of Terms for the Experimental Analysis of Behavior - Glossary of basic terms of Behavior Analysis, plus definitional quotations from classic works.

Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies - Applied behavior analysis and behavioral psychology for solving real-world problems. Contains resources for aging, autism, parenting, everyday life, behavioral safety, systems analysis, pets and zoos, education, and verbal behavior.

Southeastern Association for Behavior Analysis (SEABA) - SEABA is a regional affiliate of the Association for Behavior Analysis and seeks to promote scholarly discourse within and about Behavior Analysis.

USF Behavior Analysis home page - University of South Florida's programs; resources in behavior analysis.

Behavior by Bailey - Workshops and contact information for Marian Breland-Bailey and Bob Bailey.

Applied Behavioral Learning Enterprises - Florida-based company dedicated to the education of parents, educators, children and adults for the purpose of behavior change. Provides individual behavior evaluations, training, and consultation.

New Century Educational Software - Provides computer-assisted learning programs for students of all ages. In collaboration with B.F. Skinner, was a pioneer in the field of individualized instruction. Some instruction was developed, under contract, by Julie Vargas, Donald Cook, and other behaviorally oriented educators.

Behavior Analysis, Inc - Behavioral Education, Training, Treatment and Consultation by Dr. Vince Carbone

Comprehensive Application of Behavioral Analysis to Schooling - This systems approach to schooling is a registered trademark developed and held by Dr. R. Douglas Greer of Columbia University Teachers College. The site provides information about a behavioral model of schooling that draws on the experimental and applied branches of the science of behavior. Information about the model and the schools offering it are available here.

Behavior Analysis Society of Illinois (BASIL) - A nonprofit organization located in Illinois and dedicated to promoting behavior analysis and to the humane and ethical application of behavioral technology

Behaviorists For Social Responsibility - Dedicated to increasing applications of the science of behavior and cultural analysis to social issues, particularly those related to social justice, human rights, and living in harmony with the environment.

Alabama Association for Behavior Analysis - Based in Alabama, ALABA serves as a scientific and professional reference group that embraces the principles and practices of behavior analysis.

Texas Association for Behavior Analysis - TxABA is a regional affiliate of ABA and sponsors an annual conference in March. News, jobs for behavior analysts, code of ethics, and links to Behavior Analysis resources.

Dick Malott - Behaviorism, autism, procrastination - Home of the BATS organization. Also contains articles and resources relating to behaviorism, autism, procrastination, higher education, organizational behavior managements, and Notes from a Radical Behaviorist.

Animal Trainer's Guide to Operant Conditioning - Describes the science and terminology of operant conditioning and how it can be used in animal training. Explores the use of conditioned reinforcers and 'clicker training', too.

Speech Pathology & Applied Behavior Analysis (SPABA) Group - Promotes collaboration between speech pathologists and behavior analysts in the dissemination of behaviorally oriented speech and language research.

Positive Reinforcement: A Self-Instructional Exercise - Online tutorial on positive reinforcement. Also serves as an example of the self-instructional 'distance learning' exercises used in many Athabasca University (Canada) courses.

Council for Children with Behavior Disorders - An international professional organization dedicated to improving educational practices for children with emotional and behavior disorders.

Continuous Learning Group, Inc. - International organizational behavior management (OBM) consulting firm offers executive coaching, leadership support, customized training, curriculum development, team development, and mergers and acquisition integration.

Behavior Analysis Association of Michigan - BAAM was organized to support research on principles of behavior and their extension to real world challenges. Contains many behavioral resources and information on the annual conference in Michigan.

Los Horcones: A Walden Two community - A Walden Two community (after the book by Fred Skinner) founded in 1973. Los Horcones is an experimental culture. It functions as a social laboratory where cultural practices or macrocontingencies are scientifically studied from a behavioral analytic perspective.

Applied Behavior Analysis Resources for Recovery from Autism/PDD/Hyperlexia - Resources for behavioral intervention for autism: research, professionals, schools, support groups, curriculum materials, and special education and legal resources.

Click-l - Companion website to the click-l mailing list. Clicker Training, based on Karen Pryor's book, 'Don't Shoot the Dog', is about using a bridge (secondary reinforcer) to shape behavior. Check out 'Gems' section in particular.

Wyomissing Behavior Analysts, Ltd. - Behavior analysis and support for mental retardation and geriatric populations. Includes articles on behavior support, samples of procedures, and information on evaluating capacity.

Institute for Applied Behavior Analysis - IABA is an organization that advances the use of non-aversive, person-centered procedures in the field of challenging behavior. This site offers a number of publications for professionals as resources and guides to applying positive reinforcement procedures to facilitate behavior change.

Florida Association for Behavior Analysis (FABA) - FABA is the state-wide organization for the promotion and support of the effective and ethical application of behavioral principles.

Kansas Association for Behavior Analysis - Serving the citizens of Kansas by providing a means and a forum for discussing and disseminating information about behavior analysis, whether for individual and local needs or for systemic and statewide interests.

Behaviorism Tutorial: Athabasca University - Free online introductory tutorial on Behaviorism. Focuses on the distinction between methodological and radical behaviourism.

National Association of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapists - NACBT provides certification, seminars, and networking for cognitive-behavioral therapists. Student and professional memberships available.

Community Services for Autistic Adults and Children - A Maryland based non-for-profit organization that offers services ranging from early intervention to vocational training programs for people affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Behaviorists For Social Responsibility - Contingencies shape and maintain behavior that affects individual choices, social justice, and environmental protection. The search for contingencies that enhance these outcomes, instead of ignoring them, is a concern of this site.

B. F. Skinner Foundation - The B. F. Skinner Foundation was established in 1987 to publish significant literary and scientific works in the analysis of behavior and to educate both professionals and the public about the science of behavior. Documents on Skinner, publications, images and audio recordings, and a self-paced program of instruction in behavior analysis.

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