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Can There Be Compassion without Assent? A Nonlinear Constructional Approach.
Awab Abdel-Jalil1,2,3, Anna M Linnehan1, Richele Yeich2,3,4
1Institute for Applied Behavioral Science, Endicott College, Beverly, MA USA.
Behavior Analysis in Practice
|April 20, 2026
Summary
This study defines compassion and assent using contingency analysis to create practical behavior analysis programs for humans and animals. These methods enhance professional practice and ethical considerations in applied behavior analysis.
Area of Science:
- Behavioral Science
- Applied Behavior Analysis
Background:
- Compassion and assent are crucial topics in applied behavior analysis (ABA).
- Existing definitions may lack pragmatic application in clinical settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To elucidate compassion and assent through contingency analysis.
- To guide the development of constructional programs for behavior analysts.
- To enhance practical application of these concepts in ABA.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a contingency analytic definition for compassion and assent.
- Developed constructional programs based on these definitions.
- Illustrated application through case examples.
- Employed nonlinear contingency analysis.
Main Results:
- Demonstrated how contingency analysis clarifies compassion and assent.
- Showcased the creation of constructional programs guided by these definitions.
- Provided practical examples for behavior analysis professionals.
- Highlighted the influence of nonlinear contingency analysis on program development.
Conclusions:
- Contingency analysis offers a pragmatic framework for defining and applying compassion and assent in ABA.
- Constructional programs derived from this analysis can benefit professionals working with diverse populations.
- This approach supports ethical and effective behavior analytic practice.
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