Conceptual Foundations of Applied Behavior Analysis

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This course introduces fundamental concepts and philosophical underpinnings of behaviorism and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). You will learn about the historical developments related to radical behaviorism, the current trends in ABA, and the future of professional practice guided by the science of behavior analysis. Other topics include the goals of behavior analysis and the dimensions of ABA. You will also learn to differentiate between behaviorism, the experimental analysis of behavior, ABA, and professional practice. This course will prepare you to look at behavior from the perspective of radical behaviorism.