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 author summarizes the key conversations in the field, bringing the content to life using humorous and engaging language.

List of contents

PART I: Respondent Conditioning 1. Respondent Conditioning PART II: Operant Conditioning 2. Operant Conditioning for Dummies Part I 3. Operant Conditioning for Dummies Part II PART III: Methodology and Philosophy 4. Research Methods 5. The Philosophy Supporting Behavior Analysis PART IV: REINFORCEMENT 6. Positive Reinforcement 7. Negative Reinforcement PART V: Punishment 8. Positive Punishment 9. Negative Punishment PART VI: Extinction and Related Processes 10. Extinction and Recovery 11. Differential Reinforcement and Differential Punishment PART VII: Motivation 12. Unconditioned and Conditioned Reinforcers and Punishers 13. Motivating Operations PART VII: Stimulus Control 14. Basic Stimulus Control 15. Complex Stimulus Control PART IX: Complex Processes I 16. Imitation 17. Avoidance PART X: Complex Processes II 18. Shaping 19. Behavioral Chains PART XI: Schedules of Reinforcement 20. Ratio Schedules 21. Time-Based Schedules PART XII: Complex Processes III 22. Concurrent Contingences 23. Maintenance and Transfer PART XIII: Verbal Behavior 24. Verbal Behavior PART XIV: Rule-Governed Behavior 25. Rule-Governed Behavior: Concepts and Applications 26. Rule-Governed Behavior: Theory

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 is currently chairman of the board of KABAS (Kalamazoo Academy for Behavioral and Accademic Success), a small K-6 school for children with special needs. He has received two Fulbright Senior Scholar Awards, WMU's Distinguished Teaching Award, and ABAI's Award for Public Service in Behavior Analysis.

Product details

• Authors: Richard W. (Western Michigan University Malott, Malott Richard W.
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 01.09.2025
• EAN: 9781032609553
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3260955-3
• No. of pages: 612
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Psychology > Theoretical psychology; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General, PSYCHOLOGY / Social Psychology, PSYCHOLOGY / General, MEDICAL / Genetics, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Genetics & Genomics, Learning, Psychotherapy, Physiological & neuro-psychology, biopsychology, Animal behaviour, Social, group or collective psychology, Behavioural theory (Behaviourism), Teaching of students with learning difficulties, Physiological and neuro-psychology, biopsychology, Cognition and cognitive psychology, Groups & group theory, Behaviourism, Behavioural theory, Genetics (non-medical), Zoology and animal sciences, Teaching of autistic students, Groups and group theory, PSYCHOLOGY / Psychotherapy / Behaviorism