journal of contextual behavioral science

Pandemic got you down? Psychological flexibility may help.

September 17, 2020 bsci21 0

Todd A. Ward, PhD The COVID-19 pandemic brought with it social isolation and uncertainty. Most people don’t deal well with these things. Most of us want to interact with other people. After all, relationships are […]

Supporting Lean Learning with Behavioral Skills Training and ACT

June 26, 2020 bsci21 1

Todd A. Ward, PhD, BCBA-D, LBA President, bSci21Media, LLC According to the Harvard Business Review, corporations spend over $350 Billion each year on staff training. Yet, only a small fraction of employees believe their trainings […]

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On the Ethics of Curiosity: Observing Behavior at the Voyeur’s Motel

May 10, 2016 0

Adrienne Fitzer, MA, BCBA Guest Author For forty minutes I was captivated by The Voyeur’s Motel , written by Gay Talese and published in the The New Yorker this past month. While the article focuses on […]

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Jim Johnston & the History of Behavior Analysis on The Behavioral Observations Podcast

July 6, 2016 1

By Matt Cicoria, M.S., BCBA Host, The Behavioral Observations Podcast In this session of The Behavioral Observations Podcast, Dr. Jim Johnston, BCBA-D, joins me for a conversation about the history of contemporary Behavior Analysis. Jim […]

ABA Practice

Using “The Food Game” to overcome hurdles of Eating Issues in Children

April 29, 2016 6

By Emaley McCulloch, M.Ed., BCBA Do you know a picky eater? The odds are, you do, since 25% of children are reported to present some form of feeding issues and the number increases to 80% […]

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Behavior reduction tips during diaper changes, from your Behavior BFF!

August 9, 2015 0

By Leanne Page, M.Ed., BCBA bSci21 Contributing Writer, and your “Behavior BFF” From a mom: I have a two-year-old daughter who has lately decided to despise getting her diaper changed. It’s so bad that when […]

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

July 19, 2015 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 […]

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How to Reduce Public Tantrums

October 12, 2016 0

By Leanne Page, M.Ed, BCBA bSci21 Contributing Writer Dear Behavior BFF, “If a child starts crying to their mum to have more sweets whilst on a busy train, what should the mum do? As someone […]