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The analysis of human behavior in context.

Murray Sidman¹

¹Sarasota, Florida, USA. murraysidman@comcast.net

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|April 6, 2012

Summary

The separation of human and nonhuman animal behavior research may hinder scientific progress. Maintaining a bidirectional relationship is crucial for advancing both basic and applied research in behavior analysis.

Area of Science:

Behavioral Science
Comparative Psychology
Experimental Analysis of Behavior

Background:

The naming of "The Experimental Analysis of Human Behavior" special interest group raises questions about the separation of human and nonhuman animal behavior research.
Historically, research with human and nonhuman animals has maintained a bidirectional relationship.

Purpose of the Study:

To examine whether the separation of human and nonhuman animal behavior analysis is scientifically justified.
To explore the potential negative consequences of this separation on the field of behavior analysis.
To propose strategies for revitalizing the bidirectional research relationship.

Main Methods:

Conceptual analysis of the implications of organizational separation in behavior analysis.

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Identification of key differences and similarities in human and nonhuman animal behavior.

Main Results:

The study questions the principle-based differences that necessitate separate organizations for studying human and nonhuman animal behavior.
It highlights a potential concern arising from the increasing divergence of these research areas.
The current separation may be detrimental to the field's progress.

Conclusions:

The separation of human and nonhuman animal research organizations is a serious concern.
There is a need to re-evaluate the perceived differences that justify this separation.
Efforts should be made to restore and maintain the bidirectional flow of knowledge between human and nonhuman animal research.