Principles of Behavior

Known for both its narrative style and scientific rigor, Principles of Behavior is the premier introduction to behavior analysis. Through an exploration of experimental, applied, and theoretical concepts, the authors summarize the key conversations in the field.

About the author

Richard W. Malott taught and did research in experimental analysis, higher education, autism, and organizational behavior management. He was a co-founder of the Behavior Analysis program at Western Michigan University (WMU) and a co-founder of Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI). He has received two Fulbright Senior Scholar Awards, WMU’s Distinguished Teaching Award, and ABAI’s Award for Public Service in Behavior Analysis.
Kelly T. Kohler earned her PhD at Western Michigan University (WMU) under the mentorship of Dr. Malott. Following graduation, she joined the faculty at WMU. During her time there, she helped oversee the Behavior Analysis Training System (BATS) lab, which specialized in training students to become practitioners with a solid foundation in the science of human behavior. She also helped start the Kalamazoo Autism Center. Her areas of interest include autism and other developmental disabilities, verbal behavior and generative language, teaching behavior analysis, and training practitioners.

Summary

Known for both its narrative style and scientific rigor, Principles of Behavior is the premier introduction to behavior analysis. Through an exploration of experimental, applied, and theoretical concepts, the authors summarize the key conversations in the field.

Product details

• Authors: Kelly T. Kohler, Richard W. Malott, Richard W. (Western Michigan University Malott, Richard W. Kohler Malott, Malott Richard W.
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.03.2021
• EAN: 9781138038493
• ISBN: 978-1-138-03849-3
• No. of pages: 518
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Psychology > Theoretical psychology; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General, PSYCHOLOGY / Social Psychology, PSYCHOLOGY / General, MEDICAL / Genetics, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Genetics & Genomics, Learning, Physiological & neuro-psychology, biopsychology, Animal behaviour, Social, group or collective psychology, Behavioural theory (Behaviourism), Cognition and cognitive psychology, Groups & group theory, Behaviourism, Behavioural theory, Genetics (non-medical), Groups and group theory, PSYCHOLOGY / Psychotherapy / Behaviorism