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Phelps, Brady J. – Behavior Analyst, 2007
Any instructor of behavior analysis is no doubt aware that neuroscience, characterized by a cognitive-mentalistic approach, has substantial influence in behavioral science. As a counterpoint, behavior analysis can raise timely questions and promote critical thinking, as did Skinner (1977) in his critical analysis of cognitive psychology. Keenan…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Psychologists, Cognitive Psychology, Behavioral Sciences
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McSweeney, Frances K. – Behavior Analyst, 2004
Reinforcers lose their effectiveness when they are presented repeatedly. Early researchers labeled this loss of effectiveness as "satiation" without conducting an experimental analysis. When such an analysis is conducted, "habituation" provides a more precise and empirically accurate label for the changes in reinforcer effectiveness. This paper…
Descriptors: Habituation, Behavior Problems, Reinforcement, Theory Practice Relationship