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A Historical Perspective on the Future of Behavior Science
Linda J Hayes1, Mitch J Fryling2
1Department of Psychology/296, University of Nevada, Reno, Reno, NV 89557 USA.
The Behavior Analyst
|September 9, 2016
Summary
Behavior science offers insights into the world, but requires a strong foundation. This paper revisits core concepts like behavior, stimulation, and language to strengthen the discipline and its scientific impact.
Area of Science:
- Behavioral Science
- Natural Sciences
Background:
- Behavioral science holds significant potential for understanding the world.
- Realizing this potential hinges on maintaining a clear focus on established knowledge.
- Foundational concepts are crucial for the discipline's advancement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To re-examine fundamental concepts in behavior science, including behavior, stimulation, setting conditions, and language.
- To revisit insights from B. F. Skinner and J. R. Kantor.
- To explore behavior analytic research and its implications for existing assumptions.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual analysis of core behavioral principles.
- Review of seminal works by Skinner and Kantor.
- Examination of current behavior analytic research.
Main Results:
- Reconsideration of fundamental concepts in behavior science.
- Identification of implications for long-held assumptions in behavior analysis.
- Emphasis on the importance of foundational knowledge.
Conclusions:
- Strengthening the foundations of behavior science is essential for enhancing its vitality and impact.
- A robust understanding of core concepts can improve the discipline's contribution to science.
- Securing the future of behavior science requires continuous engagement with its fundamental principles.
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