2.6 The Field of Behavior Analysis

The field of behavior analysis is made up of a discipline and a practice. Both of these are also called behavior analysis.

TermDefinition
FieldAn area or division of an activity, subject, or profession.
DisciplineA field of study.
PracticeThe continuous exercise of a profession.
  1. Morris, E. K., Altus, D. E., & Smith, N. G. (2013). A study in the founding of applied behavior analysis through its publications. The Behavior Analyst, 36(1), 73-107.
  2. Ohio Wesleyan University Chemistry Department (n.d.) What is Chemistry? https://www.owu.edu/academics/departments-programs/department-of-chemistry/what-is-chemistry
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