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A study in the founding of applied behavior analysis through its publications
Edward K Morris1, Deborah E Altus2, Nathaniel G Smith1
1University of Kansas.
The Behavior Analyst
|March 3, 2015
Summary
Identifying the founding publications of applied behavior analysis (ABA) is complex. The study found that claims about ABA's origins are irresolvable due to varying research methods and the field's evolutionary development.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- The precise founding of applied behavior analysis (ABA) is debated.
- Understanding the foundational publications is crucial for tracing the field's development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the founding of applied behavior analysis (ABA) by analyzing its early publications.
- To examine the methods used to identify foundational articles and assess the validity of resulting claims.
Main Methods:
- Conducted hand searches of relevant journals and reference lists.
- Utilized specific search terms related to early applied behavioral research.
- Applied inclusion criteria focusing on the field's applied dimension and assessed validity.
Main Results:
- Identified 36 key articles published between 1959 and 1967.
- Organized these articles into 4 groups, including 12 within 3 distinct research programs.
- Highlighted limitations in search completeness and validity challenges.
Conclusions:
- Claims regarding the founding publications of applied behavior analysis are irresolvable.
- The identification of founding articles is highly dependent on the research methodology employed.
- The founding of ABA is best understood as an evolutionary process rather than a singular event.
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