Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Behavior Modification

Behavior Modification

Behavioral approaches have often been criticized for ignoring mental processes and focusing solely on observable behavior. However, these approaches provide an optimistic perspective for individuals seeking to change their behaviors. Rather than concentrating on intrinsic personality traits, behavioral approaches suggest that even longstanding habits can be modified by changing the reward contingencies that maintain them.
A real-world application of operant conditioning principles is applied...

Conduct Disorder

Conduct Disorder

Conduct disorder is a complex mental health diagnosis characterized by a repetitive and persistent pattern of behavior that violates societal norms, the rights of others, or age-appropriate rules. The diagnostic criteria for conduct disorder require the presence of at least three problematic behaviors within the past 12 months, with at least one occurring in the past six months. These behaviors are grouped into four categories: aggression toward people and animals; destruction of property;...

Behaviorism

Behaviorism

The field of behaviorism was pioneered by figures such as Ivan Pavlov, John B. Watson, and B.F. Skinner fundamentally shifted the focus of psychology to the observable and controllable aspects of human and animal behavior. This shift marked a critical evolution in the discipline, emphasizing scientific rigor and experimental methodology.
The core premise of behaviorism is its focus on observable behavior rather than internal thoughts or feelings. This approach argues that true scientific...

Automatic Processing and Automatic Social Behavior

Automatic Processing and Automatic Social Behavior

Automatic processing refers to the cognitive operations that occur without conscious intent or awareness, playing a fundamental role in shaping social cognition and behavior. These processes enable individuals to navigate complex social environments efficiently by relying on mental shortcuts and pre-existing knowledge structures known as schemas. One of the most influential mechanisms underlying automatic processing is priming, which subtly activates mental representations through exposure to...

Two-Way ANOVA

Two-Way ANOVA

The two-way ANOVA is an extension of the one-way ANOVA. It is a statistical test performed on three or more samples categorized by two factors - a row factor and a column factor. Ronald Fischer mentioned it in 1925 in his book 'Statistical Methods for Researchers.'
The two-way ANOVA analysis initially begins by stating the null hypothesis that there is an interaction effect between the two factors of a dataset. This effect can be visualized using line segments formed by joining the means for...

What is Behavior?

What is Behavior?

Behaviors are actions that an organism engages in—they can be related to finding food, reproducing, defending against threats, and many other possible actions. Behaviors include activities related to the environment around the animal—such as migration—as well as social interactions within a species or population. Many behaviors involve motor output—that is, muscle movements—while others involve less visible actions, such as learning.

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Computational and Experimental Study of Thermodynamics of the Reaction of Titania and Water at High Temperatures.

The journal of physical chemistry. A·2017

Same author

More participation by women in behavior analysis: Reply to Neef.

The Behavior analyst·2012

Same author

Urinary symptoms and impact on quality of life in women after treatment for endometrial cancer.

International urogynecology journal and pelvic floor dysfunction·2008

Same author

Urethral resistance measurement: a new method for evaluation of stress urinary incontinence in women.

International urogynecology journal and pelvic floor dysfunction·2004

Same author

Risk of new-onset urinary incontinence after forceps and vacuum delivery in primiparous women.

American journal of obstetrics and gynecology·2001

Same author

Office screening test for intrinsic urethral sphincter deficiency: pediatric Foley catheter test.

Obstetrics and gynecology·2001

Same journal

An Internal and Critical Review of the PEAK Relational Training System for Children with Autism and Related Intellectual Disabilities: 2014-2017.

The Behavior analyst·2020

Same journal

Self-Control Based on Soft Commitment.

The Behavior analyst·2020

Same journal

Behavioral Pragmatism: Making A Place for Reality and Truth.

The Behavior analyst·2020

Same journal

The Challenges of Integrating Behavioral and Neural Data: Bridging and Breaking Boundaries Across Levels of Analysis.

The Behavior analyst·2020

Same journal

Automating Scoring of Delay Discounting for the 21- and 27-Item Monetary Choice Questionnaires.

The Behavior analyst·2020

Same journal

The Future of Behavior Analysis: Foxes and Hedgehogs Revisited.

The Behavior analyst·2020

See all related articles

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: May 23, 2026

Modeling Verbal Behavior Deficits with the Stimulus Control Ratio Equation, SCoRE

Modeling Verbal Behavior Deficits with the Stimulus Control Ratio Equation, SCoRE

Published on: May 14, 2019

Participation by women in behavior analysis. II: 1992.

The Behavior Analyst

|April 6, 2012

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

Women

More Related Videos

RBDT: A Computerized Task System based in Transposition for the Continuous Analysis of Relational Behavior Dynamics in Humans

RBDT: A Computerized Task System based in Transposition for the Continuous Analysis of Relational Behavior Dynamics in Humans

Published on: July 17, 2021

Assessment of Social Interaction Behaviors

Assessment of Social Interaction Behaviors

Published on: February 25, 2011

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: May 23, 2026

Modeling Verbal Behavior Deficits with the Stimulus Control Ratio Equation, SCoRE

Modeling Verbal Behavior Deficits with the Stimulus Control Ratio Equation, SCoRE

Published on: May 14, 2019

RBDT: A Computerized Task System based in Transposition for the Continuous Analysis of Relational Behavior Dynamics in Humans

RBDT: A Computerized Task System based in Transposition for the Continuous Analysis of Relational Behavior Dynamics in Humans

Published on: July 17, 2021

Assessment of Social Interaction Behaviors

Assessment of Social Interaction Behaviors

Published on: February 25, 2011

Area of Science:

Behavior analysis
Psychology
Social sciences

Background:

The field of behavior analysis has historically been male-dominated.
Understanding gender representation is crucial for scientific progress and equity.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess the participation of women in editorial roles, leadership positions, and conference attendance within behavior analysis.
To compare women's involvement with their overall membership and societal representation.

Main Methods:

Analysis of editorial boards and leadership roles in key behavior analysis journals and organizations.
Examination of participation rates at major behavior analysis conferences (1982, 1991).
Statistical comparison of women's involvement against ABA membership and general population demographics.

Main Results:

Women's participation in editorial and leadership roles is significantly lower than their representation in the Association for Behavior Analysis (ABA) membership (31%).
Underrepresentation is also evident in conference participation, mirroring broader societal "glass ceiling" phenomena.
Women's involvement in the scientific and leadership aspects of behavior analysis is notably limited.

Conclusions:

There is a persistent underrepresentation of women in influential positions within behavior analysis.
The findings suggest a "glass ceiling" effect, limiting women's advancement in the field.
An equitable distribution of power and responsibility requires actively increasing women's involvement in behavior analysis leadership and editorial processes.