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The State of Teaching Philosophy in Behavior Analysis Training Programs.

Bethany P Contreras¹, Matthew Lewon¹, Caitlyn Peal¹

¹Department of Psychology, University of Nevada, Reno, 1664 North Virginia Street, MS 0296, Reno, NV 89557 USA.

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Summary

Graduate programs in behavior analysis are increasing philosophy training requirements. A survey revealed a focus on radical behaviorism, suggesting broader philosophical topics could benefit students.

Keywords:

Accreditation Certification Philosophy Teaching behavior analysis

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Behavior Analysis
Philosophy of Science

Background:

Accreditation bodies have increased didactic training requirements in behavior analysis programs.
Training in philosophy within behavior science has seen rising content-hour requirements.

Purpose of the Study:

To survey verified course sequence programs and assess the current state of philosophical training in graduate behavior analysis programs.
To identify common topics and readings in philosophy courses within these programs.

Main Methods:

A survey was conducted among verified course sequence programs in behavior analysis.
Data collected focused on the content and readings used in philosophy courses.

Main Results:

Common topics and readings in philosophy courses were identified.
A significant emphasis was found on radical behaviorism and the works of B. F. Skinner.

Conclusions:

The identified topics and readings can serve as a resource for designing philosophy curricula.
Broader exposure to behavioristic and nonbehavioristic philosophical topics may enhance students' understanding of philosophical issues in behavior analysis.