Foundations of Behavior Analysis

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In this course, you will develop a foundational understanding of the concepts and principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). You will learn to identify and distinguish among key terms in behavior analysis. The course will guide you through the terminology and processes related to respondent and operant conditioning, reinforcement and punishment contingencies, schedules of reinforcement, motivating operations, stimulus control, and generalization. You will also examine the vocabulary associated with verbal behavior, rule-governed behavior, and emergent relations. This course emphasizes precise use of technical language to prepare you for advanced study in behavior analysis.