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Setting events in applied behavior analysis: Toward a conceptual and methodological expansion.

R G Wahler1, J J Fox

  • 1University of Tennessee.

Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis
|October 1, 1981
PubMed
Summary

Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is a natural science for studying human behavior. This study proposes expanding ABA to include the analysis of setting events, which are broader environmental influences on behavior.

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Area of Science:

  • Behavioral Science
  • Psychology
  • Applied Behavior Analysis

Background:

  • Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is recognized as a natural science for studying human behavior.
  • Traditional ABA models offer limited insight into the full spectrum of environmental influences on socially significant behaviors.
  • Recent ABA advancements include analyzing side effects and social validation, expanding traditional models.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose the analysis of setting events as a third area for expanding ABA.
  • To trace the historical development of setting events as a concept influencing behavior.
  • To discuss necessary modifications to ABA methodology and conceptual systems for setting event analysis.

Main Methods:

  • Review of historical development of setting events.

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  • Discussion of methodological and conceptual modifications for ABA.
  • Presentation of descriptive and experimental analyses of setting events.

    • Main Results:

    • ABA has historically focused on direct environmental influences.
    • Setting events represent a broader category of environmental influences on behavior.
    • Descriptive and experimental analyses demonstrate the utility of setting event analysis.

    Conclusions:

    • Expanding ABA to include setting event analysis provides a more comprehensive understanding of behavior.
    • Setting event analysis requires modifications to traditional ABA methods.
    • The proposed expansion enhances ABA's capacity to address socially significant behaviors.