Psychology Essentials for Behavior Analysts

Psychology Essentials for Behavior Analysts provides new and developing Behaviour Analysts with important background information from the field of psychology. This information is directly applicable to the field of behavior analysis and currently lacking in traditional behavior analytic course sequences.

Lauryn M. Toby is a licensed clinical psychologist and board-certified behavior analyst working in Indiana, USA. She specializes in the assessment and treatment of neurodevelopmental disorders and is passionate about improving the training of new clinicians in the field of behavior analysis. Erica S. Ranade is a board-certified behavior analyst, nationally certified school psychologist, and licensed psychological practitioner working in Kentucky, USA. She is currently a PhD student in curriculum and instruction specializing in special education.

1. Introduction 2. Learning and Development for the Behavior Analyst 3. Psychotherapeutic Techniques 4. Trauma-Informed Care for the Behavior Analyst 5. Socially Valid Collaboration and Consultation 6. The Provision of Socially Just Behavior Analytic Services 7. Legal and Ethical Considerations 8. Statistics for Behavior Analysts 9. Assessment Use in Behavior Analysis 10. Introduction to Psychopathology for Behavior Analysts 11. Can Psychology Save the Field?