Applied Behavior Analysis

Name: Applied Behavior Analysis
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ISBN: 9780134752556

by John O. Cooper, Timothy E. Heron, William L. Heward

3rd Edition

Publisher: Pearson

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Print ISBN	9780134752556
eText ISBN	9780134798783
Publisher	Pearson
Publishing Year	2020
Edition	3rd Edition
Language	English

Applied Behavior Analysis, 3rd Edition, by John O. Cooper, Timothy E. Heron, and William L. Heward, provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles and practical applications of behavior science. Published by Pearson, this primary textbook addresses theoretical foundations, basic research findings, and applied clinical or educational methods within a unified framework.

The material guides readers through the essential sequence of behavior analysis, starting with target behavior identification, direct measurement strategies, graphic data displays, and single-case experimental designs. Core thematic arcs address positive and negative reinforcement, punishment procedures, stimulus control, antecedent interventions, shaping, chaining, imitation, and structured strategies intended to support the generalization and maintenance of behavior change.

The volume integrates updated coverage of ethical standards alongside functional behavior assessment techniques and self-management systems. Formatted specifically for higher education coursework, this text provides structured preparation for academic students, practicing behavior analysts, and candidates working toward BCBA and BCaBA professional credentials.

Chapter 1: Definition and Characteristics of Applied Behavior Analysis
Chapter 2: Basic Concepts and Principles
Chapter 3: Selecting and Defining Target Behaviors
Chapter 4: Measuring Behavior
Chapter 5: Improving and Assessing the Quality of Behavioral Measurement
Chapter 6: Constructing and Interpreting Graphic Displays of Behavioral Data
Chapter 7: Analyzing Behavior Change: Basic Assumptions and Strategies
Chapter 8: Reversal and Multielement Designs
Chapter 9: Multiple Baseline and Changing Criterion Designs
Chapter 10: Planning and Evaluating Applied Behavior Analysis Research
Chapter 11: Positive Reinforcement
Chapter 12: Negative Reinforcement
Chapter 13: Schedules of Reinforcement
Chapter 14: Positive Punishment
Chapter 15: Negative Punishment
Chapter 16: Motivating Operations
Chapter 17: Stimulus Control
Chapter 18: Verbal Behavior
Chapter 19: Equivalence-based Instruction
Chapter 20: Engineering Emergent Learning with Nonequivalence Relations
Chapter 21: Imitation, Modeling, and Observational Learning
Chapter 22: Shaping
Chapter 23: Chaining
Chapter 24: Extinction
Chapter 25: Differential Reinforcement
Chapter 26: Antecedent Interventions
Chapter 27: Functional Behavior Assessment
Chapter 28: Token Economy, Group Contingencies, and Contingency Contracting
Chapter 29: Self-Management
Chapter 30: Generalization and Maintenance of Behavior Change
Chapter 31: Ethical and Professional Responsibilities of Applied Behavior Analysts