The Behaviorist Bookclub

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Welcome to the Behaviorist’s Bookclub. Join me as I deep dive into some of the best articles behaviorism has to offer! You can join the conversation by following my newsletter www.behavioristbookclub.substack.com and twitter @behavoristbc <br/><br/><a href="https://behavioristbookclub.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">behavioristbookclub.substack.com</a>

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The Reality of Heart Rate Monitoring in FAs

Apr 16 2024 15 mins

In this episode of the Behaviorist Book Club, host Matt Harrington delves into the research study 'Evaluations of heart rate during functional analyses of destructive behavior' by McCabe and Greer, published in the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis in 2023. The study aimed to explore whether heart rate could serve as a predictive signal for upcoming destructive behavior, thereby

Negative reinforcement to increase self-feeding

Apr 11 2024 17 mins

In this episode of the Behaviorist Book Club, host Matt Harrington examines a 2023 research article by Haney and colleagues from the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis. The study, originating from the Kennedy Krieger Institute, explores how negative reinforcement can enhance self-feeding behaviors in children with feeding disorders. Through a controlled consecutive case series at

An Intro into Evolutionary Theory of Behavioral Dynamics

In this episode of the Behaviorist Book Club podcast, host Matt Harrington delves into a 2023 article by Hagopian and colleagues on applying the evolutionary theory of behavioral dynamics to severe challenging behavior. The discussion begins with an introduction to natural selection and its relation to behavior analysis, emphasizing the importance of both phylogeny and ontogeny. Th

The Effect of Errors on Skill Acquisition

Apr 04 2024 15 mins

Show notes, links to article, and transcript are available at https://www.behavioristbookclub.com/blog Hey there, fellow behavior enthusiasts! Welcome back to another exciting episode of the Behaviorist Book Club, your go-to podcast for all things behavior analysis. I'm your host, Matt Harrington, and I'm thrilled to have you join me as we delve into the captivating world of skill

Acquiring Functions Within a Functional Analysis

Apr 02 2024 18 mins

Show notes, links to article, and transcript are available at https://www.behavioristbookclub.com/blog Welcome to the Behaviorist Book Club podcast, where we delve into the fascinating world of behavior analysis to uncover insights and strategies for meaningful behavior change. I'm your host, Matt Harrington, and I'm thrilled to guide you through our latest episode. In this install

Multiply Controlled Behavior- Assessment and Intervention

Mar 28 2024 15 mins

Hey there, fellow behavior enthusiasts! Welcome back to the Behaviorist Book Club, your go-to podcast for all things related to behavior analysis and meaningful behavior change. I'm your host, Matt Harrington, and I'm thrilled to have you join me for another exciting episode. In today's episode, we're diving deep into the world of behavior analysis with a fascinating research artic

The Value of Nonfunctional Stimuli within Intervention

Mar 26 2024 13 mins

Hey there, it's Matt Harrington, your host at the Behaviorist Book Club podcast! Get ready for another deep dive into the world of behavior analysis as we unpack a fascinating research article that's sure to spark some thought-provoking conversations. In this episode, we're tackling a study by Helvey and colleagues (2023) titled "Evaluating Preference for Functional and Non-functio

Teaching Compassion Skills to Future Analysts

Mar 21 2024 17 mins

Hey there, fellow behavior enthusiasts! Welcome back to the Behaviors Book Club podcast, your go-to destination for insightful discussions and practical insights in the world of behavior analysis. I'm your host, Matt Harrington, and I'm thrilled to dive into today's episode with you. In this installment, we're delving into a topic that's near and dear to my heart: compassion in beh

A Functional Analysis of Precurrent Behavior

Mar 19 2024 21 mins

Hey there, fellow behavior enthusiasts! Welcome back to another episode of the Behaviorist Book Club. I'm your host, Matt Harrington, and today, we're diving deep into the world of behavior analysis research. In this episode, we're unpacking a fascinating study titled "Repetitive Speech and Problem Behavior: A Functional Analysis of Precurrent Contingencies" by Stromeyer and collea

Statistics and ABA- Can it work?

Mar 14 2024 18 mins

Hey there, fellow behavior enthusiasts! Welcome back to the Behaviorist Book Club podcast, your go-to destination for all things behavior analysis. I'm your host, Matt Harrington, and boy, do I have an exciting episode lined up for you today! In this episode, we're diving deep into the world of research methodologies and shaking things up with a discussion on the role of qualitativ