1st Edition

Digital Technologies in Behavior Science Theoretical and Practical Applications

172 Pages 33 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

172 Pages 33 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

172 Pages 33 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

Digital Technologies in Behavior Science is the first book of its kind to highlight innovative and cutting-edge work in the theory and application of digital technologies in behavior science. Bringing together the work of experts in the field, this edited book showcases current and future trends in the use of digital technologies in the behavioral sciences. The chapters outline the important... Read more

Section 1: Foundations of Digital Technology and Behavioral Science

1. Technology and Computer Programming in Behavior Analysis: Historical Trends and Guidance for Behavior Analysts

Shawn Patrick Gilroy

 

2. Complex Systems Theory in Behavior Analysis

J. J McDowell

 

3. Behavioral Science in the Fourth Industrial Revolution

Elizabeth Garrison, Lindsay Ouellette and Jared B. Daniel

 

Section 2: Machine Learning, AI, and Predictive Models in Behavior Science

4. Machine Learning to Support Decision-Making in Behavior Analysis: Current Research and Future Directions

Marc J. Lanovaz and Philippe Leroux

 

5. Reinforcement Learning in Behavior Science and Artificial Intelligence

David J. Cox, Laura Weil1, Joshua Farrow, Adrienne M. Jennings, Carlos Santos and Jacob Sosine

 

6. Extending Neural Network Predictions of Human Behaviors

Chris Ninness, Christine Bergan, Lee Mason and Sharon Ninness

 

Section 3: Tools and Technologies for Research and Applications

7. An Updated and Simplified Version of a Low-Cost Arduino-Visual Basic Interface for Operant Research

Rogelio Escobar, Rodrigo Benavides and Brissa Gutiérrez

 

8. Simulation-Based Assessment and Training

Ellie Kazemi, Brianna Herrera, Matthew Davies, Adisa Ptah, Eric McCoy and Victor Ramirez

 

9. Using Virtual Reality within Behavior Analysis Practice

Ana Escalante

 

10. Behavioral and Digital Technologies in the Treatment of Substance Use Disorder

Jesse Dallery and Bethany Raiff

 

11. Developing AI Personas for Use in Behavior Analytic Training: A Case Study of an Autism Parent

Anna M. Linnehan

Biography

Darlene E. Crone-Todd is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Psychology at Salem State University, USA.

Donald A. Hantula is Associate Professor at the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, College of Liberal Arts, Temple University. USA.

T.V. Joe Layng is Adjunct Professor of Behavior Analysis, Endicott College, USA. He is also Co-founder and Partner of Generategy, an educational software company whose products are based on generative instruction principles.