July 2015 – Behavioral Science in the 21st Century

Why Behavior Analysis Needs to Keep Up with Other Sciences

July 31, 2015 bsci21 29

By Chelsea Wilhite, M.A., BCBA (chelsea.wilhite@gmail.com) bSci21 Contributing Writer I recently sat (and passed, thankfully) the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) exam. I used no fewer than eight sources while studying and practicing for the […]

Words, Sticks, Stones, and Feedback

July 29, 2015 bsci21 0

By Scott Herbst, PhD bSci21 Contributing Writer Many of us struggle with giving difficult feedback. It isn’t fun. We want people to do well and we want to tell them they did well. Just last […]

JEAB: Behavior Insensitive to Consequences in Major League Baseball

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By Todd A. Ward, PhD, BCBA-D Founding Editor, bSci21.org A research team lead by Alan Poling of Western Michigan University sought to determine how well the behavior of major-league baseball players matches up to consequences […]

Entrepreneur Magazine: Lead by Positive Reinforcement

July 27, 2015 bsci21 1

By Todd A. Ward, PhD, BCBA-D Founding Editor, bSci21.org Entrepreneur Magazine recently touted positive reinforcement as the preferred leadership style to get the best out of your staff and customers. Citing the work of business […]

JABA Study Increases Recycling Behavior at Texas University

July 26, 2015 bsci21 0

By Todd A. Ward, PhD, BCBA-D Founding Editor, bSci21.org A study by O’Connor, Lerman, and Fritz in the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis at the University of Houston – Clear Lake found a simple solution to encourage […]

Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports in Union Maine

July 23, 2015 bsci21 0

By Todd A. Ward, PhD, BCBA-D Founding Editor, bSci21.org The Bangor Daily News recently reported on the efforts of Union Elementary School, in Union Maine, to change the culture of the school through Positive Behavior […]

An Incentive System to Reduce Smoking During Pregnancy

July 22, 2015 bsci21 0

By Todd A. Ward, PhD, BCBA-D Founding Editor, bSci21.org A team of UK researchers lead by David Tappin recently published a Randomized Controlled Trial in the BMJ evaluating the effectiveness of financial incentives in a smoking cessation […]

Building Childrens’ Communication Skills via Telehealth

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By Todd A. Ward, PhD, BCBA-D Founding Editor, bSci21.org A crucial skill emphasized by behavior analysts working with children with autism is communication, encapsulated via Functional Communication Training (FCT). If a child can gain communication […]

Predicting Earthquakes With Animal Behavior

July 20, 2015 bsci21 0

By Todd A. Ward, PhD, BCBA-D Founding Editor, bSci21.org Normally, when seismic activity is on the rise and earthquakes are predicted, we hear form organizations such as the U.S. Geological Survey that provide quantitative data from […]

Positive Reinforcement: The Problem And Solution To Your Pet’s Bad Behavior

July 19, 2015 bsci21 7

By Todd A. Ward, PhD, BCBA-D Founding Editor, bSci21.org For most pet owners, their beloved animals aren’t perfect. For some, this could mean an occasional “tinkle” on the carpet or a “gift” that is brought […]