April 2017

Combating Plagiarism: Function-based – and Other – Approaches

Harla Frank, M.S., BCBA bSci21 Contributing Writer Borrowed thoughts, like borrowed money, only show the poverty of the borrower. (Marguerite Gardiner, 19th Century, Irish novelist) Research has identified many reasons college students borrow the intellectual property of others.  The primary…



Learning to say “No” for a better life.

Todd A. Ward, PhD, BCBA-D bSci21.org Debra Bingham Living Courageous Consulting Dawn Mackay & Jamie Pagliaro Rethink Behavioral Health It’s no secret that BCBAs are overworked.  Talk of high caseloads, hundreds of miles on the vehicle are all too common…


Top 5 Ways to Ruin Your Reputation as an Ethical Leader

By Brett Dinovi, M.A., BCBA CEO, Brett DiNovi & Associates When leaders put profits before people, ethical transgressions are often inevitable. There is no shortage of this in the corporate world recently. Enron. Wells Fargo. Volkswagen, and now United Airlines…


A Behavioral Look at the Rise and Fall of Trust in Our Society

By Adam Ventura, M.S., BCBA bSci21 Contributing Writer Lately I’ve been asking myself: “Why are we so divided as a nation, planet, and species?” “Have things ever been this bad?” “What will become of humans in the future?” To answer…


Increase employee value and retention through reinforcement.

By Natalie Parks, PhD, BCBA-D Guest Author Employee recruitment, retention, and output have been long-standing issues with corporations of all kinds.  Employee turnover is hugely costly to any company, with costs ranging anywhere from one year’s salary to two year’s…


Luna Lights: Data-Based Assistive Lighting for the Elderly

By Scott Herbst, PhD Guest Author Donovan Morrison stands out in a crowd.  At least, he did the evening we met.  We were at a holiday party for the Private Director’s Association, an organization supporting individuals who sit on the…


Are We Realizing the Full Potential of Behavioral Science?

By Shelley McLean, M.Ed, BCBA bSci21 Contributing Writer Sometimes I wonder if it’s just me . . . As I’ve been reflecting recently on the application of behavioral science to everyday life and situations, I’ve found myself wondering if we’re…


Entrepreneurial tips for BCBAs who want a new career path.

Todd A. Ward, PhD, BCBA-D President & Founder, bSci21Media, LLC I had the pleasure of attending the 2017 OBM Network conference in Miami Florida this past weekend. During my visit, I had the opportunity to meet countless behavior analysts who…


Lessons on Pay in ABA from the Wells Fargo Bonus Scandal

By Daniel B. Sundberg, PhD bSci21 Contributing Writer If you haven’t heard, late last year Wells Fargo Bank landed in very hot water for its employees fraudulently opening customer accounts. The effects of this have reverberated throughout the company, leading…