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How to Think Like a Behavior Analyst is a revolutionary resource for understanding complex human behavior and making potentially significant quality of life improvements. Behavior analysts offer a worldview of the human condition different than almost any other professional perspective. To a behavior analyst, human behavior is largely learned and subject to change if the right variables are put into play. This is an empowering outlook, providing an opportunity for individuals to analyze the actions of those around them and an understanding of why others exhibit such behavior.

Practical, clear, and direct, this book addresses basic questions such as how behavior analysis is different from psychotherapy, what analysis involves, and the meaning of evidence-based treatment. A chapter on Applications presents tips on using behavioral procedures to improve lives and deal with others, and articulates how behavioral procedures are used in community settings. In question and answer format, the text thoroughly covers 50 frequently asked questions about behavior analysis in an educational and entertaining manner. It was developed out of questions raised by students in behavior analysis classes over the last 35 years, as well as questions raised by consumers of behavior analysis services.

This textis written for all professionals concerned with behavior, including undergraduate students in psychology and behavior analysis, parents, teachers, employers, and employees. The book can easily be used as a supplement to primary texts in introductory psychology courses, and the exercises that follow each question can be used to stimulate lively discussion in role-play and other active learning situations.
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"...a very easy to read, passionate volume that addresses a range of issues for students, parents, and teachers."
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Jon S. Bailey, Ph.D., is a Professor of Psychology at Florida State University where he teaches graduate courses for behavior analysts. Dr. Bailey is a founding director of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board™, and he is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst™. Dr. Bailey received the Distinguished Service to Behavior Analysis Lifetime Achievement Award from the Society for the Advancement of Behavior Analysis in 2005. Dr. Bailey is co-author of the books How Dogs Learn, Ethics for Behavior Analysts, and Research Methods in Applied Behavior Analysis. He has given major addresses at conferences throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe. 
Mary R. Burch, Ph.D., is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst™. She is also a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist. Dr. Burch is an award winning writer and frequent judge of writing contests. She has published eight books and over 200 articles. Dr. Burch has been a reviewer for the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis and her behavioral research has been published by the U.S. Department of Education. She is a member of the American Society of Journalists and Authors, and she is known for her writing about using behavior analysis in animal training.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Routledge; 1st edition (May 26, 2006)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 201 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0805858881
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0805858884
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.98 x 0.51 x 9.02 inches
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Dr. Bailey received his PhD from the University of Kansas and is currently Professor Emeritus of Psychology at Florida State University where he was on the graduate faculty for 38-years and produced a record 63 PhDs. He is currently Co-Director of the FSU Panama City Masters Program in Applied Behavior Analysis, recently cited in the New York Times as one of the top applied behavior analysis programs in the country.

He is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst; and has been an Expert Witness for the US Department of Justice and is a Fellow of the Association for Behavior Analysis: International and the American Psychological Association. He Past President of the Association of Professional Behavior Analysts and is Secretary/Treasurer and Program Chair of the Florida Association for Behavior Analysis which he founded in 1980.

Dr. Bailey has published over 100 peer-reviewed research articles, is a past-Editor of the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis and is co-author of four recent books: Research Methods in Applied Behavior Analysis, How Dogs Learn, Ethics for Behavior Analysts, How to Think Like a Behavior Analyst, and most recently 25 Essential Skills and Strategies for Professional Behavior Analysts, and Ethics for Behavior Analysts, 2nd Expanded Edition, all co-authored with Dr. Mary Burch. In 2012 he received the prestigious Fred S. Keller Behavioral Education Award from APA Division 25.

His hobbies include photography, videography, and dog training; he has trained his Welsh Springer Spaniel "Wyn" for both Obedience and Agility competitions; Wyn was ranked #1 in the country for his breed in both performance events.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A much needed book for the field of ABA
Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2006
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It is rare when a book serves so many purposes so wonderfully! Such is the case with "How to Think Like a Behavior Analyst." New students in the field of ABA, parents of children with autism, and new professionals in ABA can get a much needed perspective about what characterizes the field, how it is viewed in the popular media, where it stands within academia, and more. College professors now have another very valuable tool to use in their classes on ABA. Applied Behavior Analysts now have another resource to give to their clients.

Written in a very interesting but easy to understand style, "How to Think Like a Behavior Analyst" should be on the bookshelf of anyone interested in behavior change. We owe a great deal of thanks to Bailey and Burch.
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Maynell
5.0 out of 5 stars Very helpful!
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2019
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I am so glad I ordered this book. It is very easy to understand and very helpful to me as a new behavior analyst student. The seller even left a note on my receipt stating if I had any questions to reach out. This was a perfect buy!!
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Darcy Rohats
5.0 out of 5 stars Good behavior book
Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2019
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I actually train dog behavior but when reading this book, I just inserted the word dog instead of person and it works great. Try it, you'll see. The authors have a good view of behavior and its affects.
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James Claiborn
4.0 out of 5 stars Good overview
Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2013
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This book is a set of questions and answers that explain the work and approaches that make up applied behavior therapy. It is a good way to get an overview for someone considering studying ABA or working with someone providing ABA services. It is a quick read and most of the information is up to date. The exception is a disappointing chapter that addresses topics like serious mental illness and other areas of psychology. Surprisingly in that chapter the authors abandon the skeptism they advocate and drink the cool aid of the medical model of SMI.
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Giselle Sandra Gomes Rosalvos
5.0 out of 5 stars Great basic concepts
Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2018
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Easy to read and understand. You can read it in a few hours. Very catching and it explain all basic concepts of ABA.
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Mindy H
5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to read
Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2020
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Great book! Easy to read
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5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome projects!
Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2020
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Can't wait to start making some of these!
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Cormac English
3.0 out of 5 stars A simple intro, but does it warrant a purchase?
Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2009
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I like this book. However, I feel the content is too simple and I'm sorry I bought it. I'm not qualified in ABA or perhaps as knowledgeable in the area as some of the other reviewers here. I had hoped this book would give me some insight. It is still a nice read and I keep it on the book stand in the bathroom along with my National Geographics.

Take to the web and do some research on behaviour analysis and you will find more info than this book contains. I think its market is aimed at parents who 'want to think like a behaviour analyst'. These parents will be let down. I bought this book on the strength of the other reviews. Maybe my view is skewed... I can't verify that, but I do know one thing. This was one of my most regrettable purchases on the subject of ABA.
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2.0 out of 5 stars I agree with Cormac English and his review. I ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 27, 2015
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I agree with Cormac English and his review. I think this book is oversimplified and does not really offer an insight. Most of the things it describes can be concluded without being an expert, just a little bit more observant than the average person.
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It took just over two weeks for the book to be delivered to me- I almost wanted to cancel my order. The book however is also in excellent condition. It is a great book (very easy read).
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