Applied Behavior Analysis – 3rd edition

Description

Master the principles and procedures of behavior change with Applied Behavior Analysis, 3rd Edition. Widely referred to in the field as the “White Book,” this definitive textbook by John O. Cooper, Timothy E. Heron, and William L. Heward is the global standard for students, researchers, and practitioners of behavior analysis. It serves as the essential foundational text for those preparing for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) examinations.

The 3rd Edition has been rigorously updated to reflect the latest research and clinical practices in the field. It features expanded and deeply refined coverage of negative reinforcement, motivating operations, and verbal behavior. The text provides a comprehensive breakdown of core behavioral principles—such as reinforcement, punishment, and extinction and meticulously demonstrates how to apply these concepts to improve socially significant behaviors. With detailed chapters on functional behavior assessment (FBA), experimental design, and data measurement, it is the ultimate guide to translating behavioral science into effective, ethical practice.

Key Updates in the 3rd Edition:

• BACB Alignment: Closely mirrors the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) Task List, making it the premier study resource for board certification.

• Verbal Behavior: A significantly expanded and updated chapter on B.F. Skinner’s analysis of verbal behavior and its practical applications.

• Expanded Content: New insights and deeper dives into motivating operations, stimulus equivalence, and derived relational responding.

• Real-World Application: Abundant case studies, clinical examples, and practical guidelines for implementing evidence-based behavior change programs in education, autism treatment, and beyond.

• Ethical Practice: A dedicated focus on the ethical and professional responsibilities of behavior analysts.