Shopping Cart
×

An Introduction to Relational Frame Theory (RFT) | 7 BCBA CEUs

Eric J. Fox

$69.99

BCBA CEUs: 7 CEUs

An award-winning, interactive, multimedia tutorial that will help you master the key concepts, terms, and approach of Relational Frame Theory (RFT), a behavior-analytic account of human language and cognition. RFT provides a framework for an analysis of complex human behavior that serves as the basis of promising new interventions in applied behavior analysis or ABA (e.g., PEAK Relational Training System) and clinical psychology (e.g., Acceptance and Commitment Therapy).

Earn 69 Star Points (worth a $6.90 discount) when you purchase this product!
A yellow and white Galactic Bundle with a spiral in the middle.
Original price was: $199.89.Current price is: $139.89.
A yellow icon with a sun on it, part of the Cosmic Bundle (Copy).
Original price was: $199.90.Current price is: $139.90.
A Cosmic Bundle of yellow cubes with stars on them.
Original price was: $319.87.Current price is: $216.99.
A yellow and white Galactic Bundle with a spiral in the middle.
Original price was: $319.86.Current price is: $216.99.
A Stellar Bundle yellow icon.
Original price was: $159.92.Current price is: $111.92.
The RFT Bundle logo bundled on a black background.
Original price was: $159.93.Current price is: $135.93.

Description

Relational Frame Theory (RFT) is a behavioral account of human language and cognition that emerged primarily from converging lines of research on rule-governed behavior and derived stimulus relations. It is an extension of B.F. Skinner’s analysis of verbal behavior in some respects, but also directly challenges some of the basic tenets of that analysis. More importantly, it has drastic implications for how we conduct a science of human behavior, as it explains how stimulus functions can be altered in ways that are not directly predictable from a traditional contingency analysis. RFT provides a framework for an analysis of complex human behavior, and serves as the basis of promising new interventions in applied behavior analysis (e.g., PEAK Relational Training System) and clinical psychology (e.g., Acceptance and Commitment Therapy). This tutorial, first published in 2004, helps the learner master the key concepts, terms, and approach of RFT.

About the Author

Dr. Eric FoxAn Introduction to Relational Frame Theory was written and developed by Eric J. Fox, Ph.D. (Doc Fox), the Founder and CEO of FoxyLearning and CEUniverse. Doc Fox was a contributing author to the first book-length treatment of Relational Frame Theory (RFT), developed the original Association for Contextual Behavioral Science (ACBS) website (and the RFT and ACT websites that preceded it), was a founding member of the ACBS Board of Directors, and has presented and published on RFT numerous times. He holds a doctorate in Learning & Instructional Technology from Arizona State University and a master’s degree in behavior analysis from the University of Nevada, Reno. He has over two decades of experience in instructional design and previously served as a faculty member in the psychology department of Western Michigan University, Dean of Instruction at Saybrook University, Director of Instructional Design for Altius Education, Senior Content Developer at Cengage Learning, and Director of Educational Technology for The Ohio State University College of Medicine. His love of learning, technology, and behavioral science is coupled with an unhealthy affinity for Batman.

Learning Objectives

This tutorial introduces a conceptual framework (RFT) for analyzing human language and cognition that is more functional and pragmatic than the structural analyses of traditional linguistics or cognitive psychology. It will be particularly beneficial to those wishing to understand the theoretical basis of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy or Training (ACT) or those working to establish verbal repertoires with children or adults who have language delays. This tutorial will not provide you with training in specific interventions or methods based on RFT, but it will provide you with a conceptual understanding of the theoretical basis of such interventions and methods. Upon completing the tutorial, the learner should be able to:

  1. Identify two of the distinguishing characteristics of human language and how they are accounted for by Relational Frame Theory (RFT)
  2. Identify definitions and examples of key theoretical concepts in RFT (including derived stimulus relation, functional contextual theory, relational responding, generalized operant, multiple exemplar training, mutual entailment, combinatorial entailment, transformation of stimulus functions, and contextual cues)
  3. Specify the process by which relational responding leads to derived stimulus relations
  4. Analyze samples of natural language using the terms and concepts of RFT

History

This tutorial was initially developed as part of the author’s dissertation research at Arizona State University. The topic was selected to introduce the complex concepts of RFT to a broad audience. The content of this tutorial should be considered quite accurate, as it was written by an expert in the field and reviewed for accuracy by Dr. Steven C. Hayes, who led the development of RFT and ACT, and Dr. Dermot Barnes-Holmes, who is one of the most prolific RFT researchers and scholars in the world. A beta version of the tutorial was introduced in 2003, with the first full release in 2004. The tutorial earned the author the Nova Southeastern Award for Outstanding Practice by a Graduate Student in Instructional Design from the Design & Development division of the Association for Educational Communications & Technology. With an award name that long, you know it’s got to be good. The first commercial version (developed in Adobe Flash) was launched on FoxyLearning in January 2010 and the first HTML5 version was launched in May 2012. The tutorial is updated on an ongoing basis, with with significant updates occurring in June 2013, June 2019, January 2020, August 2022, and October 2023.

Content

You can access several sample lessons for free below. Please note that your progress on sample lessons is not tracked or recorded.

Module Content

Lesson 5: Human Language and Cognition 4 Pages
Lesson 7: Relational Responding 45 Pages
Lesson Content
0% Complete 0/45 Steps
Lesson 12: Transformation of Stimulus Functions 45 Pages
Lesson Content
0% Complete 0/45 Steps
Lesson 15: Implications and Applications 62 Pages
Lesson Content
0% Complete 0/62 Steps
Final Quiz for An Introduction to Relational Frame Theory

Additional information

Total CEUs

7

Format

Multimedia Tutorial

Type of CEU

General

Publication DateJanuary 3, 2010
Last UpdatedAugust 4, 2024

519 reviews for An Introduction to Relational Frame Theory (RFT) | 7 BCBA CEUs

4.6
Based on 519 reviews
94% of customers recommend the product
AI Summary Based on 50 reviews

Customers overwhelmingly praise this course for making complex Relational Frame Theory concepts easy to understand through clear explanations, great examples, and engaging visuals. It's highly regarded as an informative and comprehensive introduction to RFT, beneficial for BCBAs and for practical application. The interactive, self-paced format is also frequently highlighted as a positive aspect.

Customer reviews

  1. 🌟 Featured
    Roberta Monteiro de Castro Duarte Roberta Monteiro de Castro Duarte
    Verified
    Very positive experience. The content was presented in a clear, structured way, making it accessible without oversimplifying it.
    Was this helpful?
  2. 🌟 Featured
    Rebecca Burden Rebecca Burden
    Verified
    This is the best breakdown of RFT into more understandable components that I've encountered so far.
    Was this helpful?
    1 person found this helpful
  3. 🌟 Featured
    Tina Diane Salter Tina Diane Salter
    Verified
    This module is easy to navigate and can be done in small chunks. The humor makes it fun. The material is very relevant to our field and this module makes it easy to understand.
    Was this helpful?
  4. Iveta Davtyan Iveta Davtyan
    Verified
    US United States (US)
    Well planned and engaging.
    Was this helpful?
  5. Amanda Bernstein Amanda Bernstein
    Verified
    US United States (US)
    Learned a lot more about RFT
    Was this helpful?
  6. Jonathan Hiddings Jonathan Hiddings
    Verified
    US United States (US)
    I learned so much from this module about the basics and advancements of RFT and how it applies to human interaction, language, and behavior! Great module!
    Was this helpful?
  7. Sara Hogan Sara Hogan
    Verified
    US United States (US)
    I appreciate the breakdown of RFT.
    Was this helpful?
  8. Faye Burkett Faye Burkett
    Verified
    US United States (US)
    This was a great refresher to RFT. Really thought provoking on language
    Was this helpful?
  9. Katherine Havlik Anonymous
    Verified
    US United States (US)
    Would love even more RFT content!
    Was this helpful?
  10. Perpetualyn Alcala Perpetualyn Alcala
    Verified
    So much information!
    Was this helpful?
  11. suruchi sancheti suruchi sancheti
    Verified
    Very nice!
    Was this helpful?
  12. Emma Smith Emma Smith
    Verified
    Very informative; great visuals; thorough checkpoints. This course made a complex topic more digestible.
    Was this helpful?
  13. Sandra Wagner Sandra Wagner
    Verified
    The course was very easy to follow and made understanding RFT easy.
    Was this helpful?
  14. Michele Tull Michele Tull
    Verified
    Very informative, lots of good information.
    Was this helpful?
  15. Tara O'Byrne Tara O’Byrne
    Verified
    Great CEU!! Very informative and great examples to help with understanding the concepts.
    Was this helpful?

Add a review

Questions & Answers

You may also like…

Safe and secure online payment

Visa
MasterCard
PayPal logo
Apple Pay
Google Pay

help-solid Excellent customer support