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Behavior analysis training fueled a career, but the author is shifting focus due to concerns about research costs and isolation from mainstream science. Suggestions are offered to strengthen the field.

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Area of Science:

Behavioral science
Psychology

Background:

The author's career was significantly shaped by behavior analysis.
Recent shifts indicate a move away from traditional behavior-analytic research and teaching.

Purpose of the Study:

To articulate reasons for diverging from behavior analysis.
To propose strategies for enhancing the field of behavior analysis.

Main Methods:

Personal reflection on career trajectory.
Critical analysis of behavior-analytic research strategies.
Assessment of behavior analysis's integration with broader scientific fields.

Main Results:

Concerns identified regarding the cost-benefit ratio of basic behavior-analytic research.
Perceived isolation of behavior analysis from mainstream scientific discourse.

Conclusions:

The author is transitioning away from behavior analysis.
Recommendations are provided to address identified weaknesses and foster greater integration within the scientific community.