Foundations of Applied Behavior Analysis

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This course covers the foundational underpinnings of the field of applied behavior analysis, which uses principles of behavior to positively impact client outcomes. The field emphasizes an empirical base through the use of experimental analysis of key variables in order to develop evidence-based interventions. This course is divided into two main areas. In the first half of the course, content is centered around behavior as a science and the historical foundations of applied behavior analysis. The second half of the course is comprised of an examination of respondent and operant conditioning as well as basic principles of behavior.