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  • Behavioral Science
  • Psychology
  • Applied Behavior Analysis

Background:

  • Behavioral principles are foundational to applied behavior analysis (ABA).
  • A clear, agreed-upon list of basic behavioral principles is currently lacking in the literature.
  • Conceptual systematicity in ABA relies on a robust understanding of these principles.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To achieve consensus among doctoral-level behavior analysts regarding the basic principles of behavior analysis.
  • To differentiate between basic principles and behavioral procedures within the field.
  • To identify potential discrepancies in understanding among faculty and non-faculty behavior analysts.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was developed using terms from behavior analysis texts.
  • Doctoral-level behavior analysts were surveyed to determine their classification of each term.
  • Participants were asked to identify terms as either basic principles or behavioral procedures.

Main Results:

  • There is a lack of consensus among surveyed doctoral-level behavior analysts on what constitutes basic behavioral principles.
  • Potential differences in understanding were observed between faculty and non-faculty behavior analysts.
  • The study highlights a need for further clarification of core concepts in behavior analysis.

Conclusions:

  • The current lack of consensus on behavioral principles may impact conceptual systematicity in applied behavior analysis.
  • Further discussion and clarification are needed to establish a universally accepted set of behavioral principles.
  • This study serves as a foundational step toward defining the core principles that shape the field of behavior analysis.