1st Edition
Psychology Essentials for Behavior Analysts
Psychology Essentials for Behavior Analysts provides new and developing Behaviour Analysts with important background information from the field of psychology. This information is directly applicable to the field of behavior analysis and currently lacking in traditional behavior analytic course sequences.
This book can be used in training sequences for behavior analysts or for newly credentialed individuals seeking to learn new techniques and perspectives to support their practice. Its broad coverage includes child development, psychotherapeutic techniques, statistics, consultation, cultural responsiveness, trauma-informed care, and the use of standardized assessment measures. It provides readers with essential knowledge of psychological principles that can be applied to Behaviour Analysts, leading to better care for the individuals they serve.
Providing much needed information and training in psychological principles necessary for compassionate behavior analytic care, this is an essential resource for newly credentialed behavior analysts as well as those currently in training. It will also be beneficial to veterans in the field of behavior analysis seeking professional development and continuing education.
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0. Preface
Lauryn M. Toby and Erica S. Ranade
1. Introduction
Lauryn M. Toby and Erica S. Ranade
2. Learning and Development for the Behavior Analyst
Lauryn M. Toby and Tammara Bode
3. Psychotherapeutic Techniques
Erica S. Ranade and Alexandria Thielmeyer
4. Trauma-Informed Care for the Behavior Analyst
Jeridith Lord, Valbona Demiri and Mary Jane Weiss
5. Socially Valid Collaboration and Consultation
Lauren Lestremau Allen and Katherine Bellone Mount
6. The Provision of Socially Just Behavior Analytic Services
Brea M. Banks, Tyra M. Jackson, Nitza M. Torres González, Arielle N. Flint, Berenice Contreras and Jessica N. Lucas-Nihei
7. Legal and Ethical Considerations
Jillian Dawes and Jaime Flowers
8. Statistics for Behavior Analysts
Kristen L. Padilla and Grant B. Morgan
9. Assessment Use in Behavior Analysis
Kristen L. Padilla, Jana Sarno and Ellie Kazemi
10. Introduction to Psychopathology for Behavior Analysts
Erica S. Ranade and Lauryn M. Toby
11. Can Psychology Save the Field?
Lauryn M. Toby and Erica S. Ranade
Biography
Lauryn M. Toby (she/her) is a licensed clinical psychologist and Board Certified Behavior Analyst working in Indiana, USA. She specializes in the assessment and treatment of neurodevelopmental disorders and is passionate about improving the training of new clinicians in the field of behavior analysis.
Erica S. Ranade (she/her) is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Nationally Certified School Psychologist, and Licensed Psychological Practitioner working in Kentucky, USA. She is currently a PhD student in Curriculum and Instruction specializing in Special Education specializing in diagnostic equity and cultural responsiveness training.
“This book is a textual Unicorn. It was written by behavior analysts but it gives an even handed description of multiple aspects of psychology alongside its excellent portrayal of behavior analysis. More typical are behavior analytic texts that exclude all subjects outside the field or texts from outside the field that exclude behavior analysis. This text blends them both very effectively. I wish I would have had it when I was a first-year graduate student and/or when I first started teaching graduate students.”
Patrick C. Friman, PhD, ABPP, Vice President of Behavioral Health, Boys Town, Clinical Professor of Pediatrics, University of Nebraska Medical Center, USA
“In this unique text, the authors cogently describe how knowledge of psychological theories, methods, and findings can help behavior analysts improve their practices and navigate important contemporary issues, such as providing trauma-informed care and developing collaborative relationships. As behavior analysis has become increasingly siloed from its parent discipline, this reach across the aisle is a tremendous resource for behavior analysts and those who train them.”
Dorothea C. Lerman, Ph.D., BCBA-D, Director, Behavior Analysis Program, University of Houston, Clear Lake, USA.
“This book has notable value for behavior analysts, albeit in some unique ways. Various topics relate directly to enhancing clinical effectiveness and acceptance whereas others will likely occasion controversy regarding the status of the behavior analysis field and recommendations for improving that status. All of these features make it a thought-provoking and worthwhile read.”
Dennis H. Reid, Ph.D., BCBA-D, Carolina Behavior Analysis and Support Center, USA
