Understanding applied behavior analysis an introduction to ABA for parents, teachers, and other professionals /

• Main Author: Kearney, Albert J.
• Format: Electronic
• Language: English
• Published: London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2008.
• Series: JKP essentials.
• Subjects: Psychology, Applied.; Environmental psychology.; Behavior modification.; Reinforcement (Psychology); Autistic children > Behavior modification.; SELF-HELP > Motivational & Inspirational.; Gedragsanalyse.; Probleemgedrag.; Electronic books.
• Online Access: View fulltext via EzAccess
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (117 pages).
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• ISBN: 9781846427268 (pdf eBook); 1846427266 (electronic bk.); 9781846427268 (electronic bk.); 1281733865; 9781281733863

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is based on the premise that behavior can be influenced by changes in environment and by the reinforcing consequences of that behavior. This introductory guide to ABA demystifies the basic terminology, the underlying principles, and commonly-used procedures of ABA using accessible, everyday language. Albert J. Kearney explains the kinds of learning and reinforcement processes that form the basis of ABA programs. Having covered these essential principles, he describes how the science of behavior analysis can be effectively applied to real life behavior problems.