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Preface to the Second Edition |
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Acknowledgments |
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To Our Readers |
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Introduction |
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Chapter One Basic Concepts and Principles |
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1 What Is Behavior Analysis? |
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5 | (8) |
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2 What Does Analysis Mean in ABA, and How Exactly Do You Analyze Someone's Behavior? |
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3 What Exactly Is Evidence-Based Treatment? Isn't There Evidence for All Treatments? |
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4 Is Behavior Analysis Just Another Fad Treatment? |
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5 So, Is It Correct That Behavior Analysts Don't Have Theories; They Just Have Data? |
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24 | (4) |
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6 "Behavior Is a Function of the Environment." What Does This Mean? |
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28 | (5) |
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7 Is Behavior Really All That Predictable? |
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33 | (8) |
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Chapter Two General Issues of Behavior Analysis |
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8 What Is a History of Reinforcement? Do People Have Their Own Unique Histories of Reinforcement? |
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43 | (6) |
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9 Is All Behavior Learned? |
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49 | (4) |
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10 Can You Really Replace a Behavior? Can Bad Habits Actually Be Broken? |
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53 | (4) |
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11 Can You Change Someone's Personality? Should You Even Try? |
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57 | (6) |
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Chapter Three The Science and Technology of Behavior Analysis |
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12 Behavioral Research Methods Seem to Be Quite Different From Those Used in Psychology. Is That Right? |
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65 | (3) |
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13 Can You Explain the Relationship Between Behavioral Research and Behavioral Treatment! |
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68 | (4) |
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14 Is It Possible to Find the "Cause" of a Behavior? |
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72 | (4) |
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15 What Is the Connection of B.F. Skinner to Behavior Analysis? |
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Chapter Four The Philosophy Behind Behavior Analysis |
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16 What Is the Philosophy Behind Behavior Analysis? |
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17 What Is the Behavioral Position on Freedom and "Free Will"? |
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87 | (4) |
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18 Are Behaviorists and Behavior Analysts the Same Thing? |
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91 | (3) |
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19 You Seem So Skeptical of Other Approaches. Can You Tell Me Why? |
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94 | (4) |
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20 Do Behavior Analysts Believe in Punishment? |
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Chapter Five Applications of Behavior Analysis |
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21 Who Provides Behavior-Analytic Services? |
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107 | (3) |
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22 Can I Use Behavioral Procedures to Improve My Health or Enhance My Athletic Ability? |
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110 | (4) |
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23 Can You Use Behavior Analysis in "Real Life"? My Roommate (Spouse, Partner, Boyfriend, Child, etc.) Is Driving Me Crazy; Can Any of This Help Me Get Along With Them? |
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114 | (4) |
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24 I've Been Told That Behavior Analysis Is the "Gold Standard" for Treatment of Children With Autism. Why Is That? |
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118 | (3) |
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25 Can Parents or Foster Parents of a Child Be a Client? |
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121 | (3) |
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26 What Do Behavior Analysts Think About Changing Behavior in an Organization or Business Setting? |
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124 | (4) |
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27 What About Other Areas of Application Such as the Community? Does Behavior Analysis Work There, Too? |
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128 | (3) |
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28 I Took My Dog to Obedience School, but He Still Jumps on People When They Come in the House. Does This Mean That Behavior Shaping Doesn't Work With Pets? |
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29 It Seems That Many Behavior Analysts Are Saying They Want to Start Working With Animals. Is Animal Behavior Consulting Something Behavior Analysts Could Do? |
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Chapter Six The Behavioral lake on Other Fields of Psychology |
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30 What Do Behavior Analysts Think of Counseling? |
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143 | (5) |
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31 What Is the Behavioral Position on Depression, Schizophrenia, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and Other "Mental" Disorders? |
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148 | (4) |
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32 Can ABA Fix Problems Like Drug Addiction and Alcoholism? |
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152 | (4) |
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33 Do Behavior Analysts Believe in Psychotherapy? Is It Evidence Based? |
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156 | (4) |
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34 What Do Behavior Analysts Think About Cognitive Psychology? |
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160 | (3) |
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35 What Do Behavior Analysts Think About IQ? What About "Motivation" and "Emotions"? |
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163 | (4) |
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36 Do You Believe in "Brushing" Therapy and Weighted Vests? |
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167 | (5) |
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37 What About Alternative Treatments in General for Children Diagnosed With ASD, Such as Facilitated Communication, Magic Mineral Solution, Camel Milk, and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy? |
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Chapter Seven Myths and the Media |
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38 Some People Refer to Reinforcement as a Form of Bribery; Do You Agree With That? |
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187 | (3) |
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39 If You Use Behavioral Procedures Like Food Treats and Tokens With Your Kids, Will They Get to Where They Only Work for Reinforcers? |
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190 | (4) |
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40 Can You Cure Autism With ABA? Is Your Goal to Make Children With ASD "Normal?" |
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194 | (3) |
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41 I Heard That Behavior Analysts Were Like the Tin Man From The Wizard of Oz--Heartless-- Is That True? |
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197 | (2) |
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42 Do You Only Work With Children With Bad Behavior? |
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43 I Saw Dr. Phil on TV One Time and He Sounded Like a Behavior Analyst. He's Known for Asking, "How's That Workin' for Ya'?" and Promotes "Commando Parenting." What Do You Think of Him? |
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44 What About TV Shows That Depict Behavior Analysts? Is That an Accurate Picture of What They Do? |
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208 | (2) |
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45 Are Behaviorists the Ones That Don't Believe in Feelings and Emotions? |
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210 | (2) |
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46 ABA Stands for "Autism Behavior Analysis," Right? |
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212 | (2) |
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47 What Is Your Position on Social Media? Is This a Good Way to Learn About ABA? |
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214 | (7) |
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Part Two Becoming a Professional |
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221 | (78) |
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Chapter Eight Starting Your Career in Behavior Analysis |
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223 | (22) |
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48 How Do I Get Started in This Field? Do I Have to Be an RBT First? |
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225 | (2) |
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49 How Do I Become an RBT? Can I Use This Credential to Make Money on the Side Such as Babysitting? |
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227 | (2) |
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50 Can I Receive This Certification While I Am an Undergrad? |
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229 | (2) |
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51 What Kind of Jobs/Professional Opportunities Are Available? Where Can I Find Job Openings? |
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231 | (2) |
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52 What Is Supervision? Why Do I Have to Be Supervised? |
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233 | (2) |
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53 Do You Always Work One on One With Clients? |
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235 | (2) |
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54 What Does a Day in the Life of an RBT Look Like? |
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237 | (3) |
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55 What Does a Day in the Life of a BCBA Look Like? |
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240 | (5) |
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Chapter Nine Advancing Your Career in ABA |
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245 | (28) |
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56 If I Get a BS in Psychology. Can I Be a BCBA? |
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247 | (4) |
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57 What Major Do I Need to Have to Be Admitted to an ABA Graduate Program so I Can Become a BCBA? |
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251 | (4) |
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58 If I Go to Graduate School in ABA, What Degree Will I Receive? Does the Major or Field of Study Matter? |
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255 | (2) |
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59 What Does It Take to Become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and What Do They Do? |
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257 | (3) |
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60 What Skills Are Involved in Being Successful in ABA? |
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260 | (4) |
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61 How Do I Find a Behavior Analyst for a Child, Adolescent, or Adult? |
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264 | (2) |
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62 What Are Some of the Areas in Which Behavior Analysts Can Work? |
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266 | (2) |
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63 Once I Have My Degree, How Do I Find an Ethical Place to Work? |
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268 | (5) |
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Chapter Ten Ethics in Behavior Analysis |
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64 Is There a Code of Ethics Behavior Analysts Must Follow? |
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275 | (6) |
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65 What Is a Dual Relationship and Why Is This a Problem? |
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281 | (3) |
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66 Is It Ethical to Try to Change Someone Else's Behavior Without Their Permission? |
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284 | (2) |
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67 When You Are Introduced to Someone as a Behavior Analyst, What Do You Say When the Person Asks if You Are Going to Analyze Their Behavior? |
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286 | (2) |
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68 I Think My Cousin Has Autism. Can I Tell My Aunt That He Needs ABA? |
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288 | (2) |
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69 If I Have Questions About Ethics Related to Behavior Analysis Who Can I Turn to? |
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290 | (5) |
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70 How Does One Report Unethical Conduct? |
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295 | (4) |
Glossary of Terms |
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299 | (8) |
Appendix--Behavioral Journals |
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307 | (2) |
Index |
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