Competencies Measured Competency 1: Evaluate research in the experimental analysis of behavior.Describe the historical and current experimental and applied literature. Competency 2: Distinguish features of experimental analysis of behavior (EAB) research from applied behavior analysis (ABA) research and identify features of translational research that bridge both types.Explain how this study extends the current experimental literature. Competency 3: Identify experimental analysis of behavior (EAB) origins in current applied behavior analysis (ABA) and translational research and in current ABA practice. Describe the research problem and question. Describe the population and sampling methodology.Explain the methods and design of the research study. Competency 4: Evaluate the core ethical requirements of behavior analytic research.Describe the ethical considerations of the research.Competency 5: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly and consistent with expectations for professionals in the field of psychology. Create a well-organized presentation that follows assignment guidelines.Demonstrate compliance with APA style, citation, and referencing guidelines.Translational Research: Behavioral Neuroscience and Behavioral PharmacologyBehavior analysts are tasked with working with a wide variety of people. In many cases, our consumers have complex presentations that require a nuanced approach to assessment and intervention. This week’s readings focus on ways in which experimental research discusses the influences of biology, neurochemistry, and substances on behavior. Powell, R. A., Honey, P. L., & Symbaluk, D. G. (2017). Introduction to learning and behavior (5th ed.). Cengage.Chapter 12, “Biological Dispositions in Learning,” pages 453–488.Moore, J. (1997). Some thoughts on the S-R issue and the relation between behavior analysis and behavioral neuroscience [PDF]. Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior, 67(2), 242–245.Thomsen, M., Barrett, A. C., Negus, S. S., & Caine, S. B. (2013). Cocaine versus food choice procedure in rats: Environmental manipulations and effects of amphetamine. Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior
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