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Leigland, Sam – Behavior Analyst, 2010
The experimental analysis of behavior began as an inductively oriented, empirically based scientific field. As the field grew, its distinctive system of science--radical behaviorism--grew with it. The continuing growth of the empirical base of the field has been accompanied by the growth of the literature on radical behaviorism and its…
Descriptors: Behaviorism, Behavioral Science Research, Research, Scientific Concepts
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Tonneau, F. – Behavior Analyst, 2006
Book-length treatments of behaviorism from a philosophical and historical perspective are few in number. Tilquin's (1942) is one of these, but its publication in French during World War II and the limited number of available copies make for difficult access. In this paper, I summarize the contents of the book for a general audience of behavior…
Descriptors: Behaviorism, Behavioral Science Research, Philosophy, History
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Sugai, George – Psychology in the Schools, 2007
The articles in this special Practitioner's Edition of "Psychology in the Schools" share the application of sound educational and behavioral practices in real school and classroom contexts. Given this emphasis in these articles on the applied use of behavioral practices, the purpose of this brief commentary is to highlight and comment on some of…
Descriptors: School Psychology, Behavioral Science Research, Journal Articles, Intellectual History
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Kubina, Richard M., Jr.; Morrison, Rebecca S.; Lee, David L. – Journal of Creative Behavior, 2006
As researchers continue to study creativity, a behavior analytic perspective may provide new vistas by offering an additional perspective. Contemporary behavior analysis began with B. F. Skinner and offers a selectionist approach to the scientific investigation of creativity. Behavior analysis contributes to the study of creativity by…
Descriptors: Creativity, Behavior Problems, Researchers, Behavioral Science Research
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Shook, Gerald L.; Neisworth, John T. – Exceptionality, 2005
The escalating numbers of people identified with autism and other pervasive developmental disorders has resulted in a corresponding increase in the demand for behavior specialists who can direct and conduct applied behavior analytic interventions. There are, however, severe shortages in professionals who can deliver quality services. In this…
Descriptors: Counselor Certification, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Behavioral Science Research, Behaviorism
Cook, Donald A. – Educational Technology, 1993
Reviews basic ideas presented in this special issue on the evolution of behaviorism. Topics addressed include stimulus and response; research with animals; applications to education and training; human motivation; theory through computer programs; experimental analysis of behavior; behaviorism moving into other disciplines; cognitive…
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Behaviorism, Cognitive Processes, Computer Software