BCBA CEUs related to the history of behavior analysis
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B.F. Skinner on Education
B.F. Skinner
In this 1972 conversation with John M. Whiteley, B.F. Skinner addresses a variety of important issues in education that remain relevant today. He advocates using positive reinforcement and behavioral approaches… Show more (+) In this 1972 conversation with John M. Whiteley, B.F. Skinner addresses a variety of important issues in education that remain relevant today. He advocates using positive reinforcement and behavioral approaches to instruction to improve both our educational system and our culture. Topics addressed include aversive control, free will, effective instruction, morality, culture, philanthropy, educational reform, and programmed versus natural contingencies. Show less (-)
BCBA CEUs:
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Chomsky vs. Skinner: In Their Own Words
Noam Chomsky & B.F. Skinner
In 1957, B.F. Skinner published the book Verbal Behavior. In 1959, a young linguist named Noam Chomsky published a review of that book that sharply criticized Skinner's behaviorism in general… Show more (+) In 1957, B.F. Skinner published the book Verbal Behavior. In 1959, a young linguist named Noam Chomsky published a review of that book that sharply criticized Skinner's behaviorism in general and his behavioral approach to language acquisition in particular. The debate between the pragmatism of Skinner and the structuralism of Chomsky continues to this day. Now hear directly from both men, in a series of archival interviews and speeches spanning several decades, as they address the philosophical and practical differences between their approaches. Show less (-)
BCBA CEUs:
1.5 |
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This presentation from the 2018 Michigan Autism Conference addresses the increasing specialization within behavior analysis and critiques the field's insularity and narrow focus resulting from specific training and credentialing paths… Show more (+) This presentation from the 2018 Michigan Autism Conference addresses the increasing specialization within behavior analysis and critiques the field's insularity and narrow focus resulting from specific training and credentialing paths. It highlights the risks of a narrowed scope of practice, explores the causes of this trend, acknowledges some benefits of insularity, and advocates for behavior analysts to engage with and integrate evidence-based practices from outside their field to enhance their work. Show less (-)
BCBA CEUs:
1.5 |