Description
Dive into the profound connections between biology and learning with Behavior Analysis and Learning: A Biobehavioral Approach, Sixth Edition. Authored by W. David Pierce and Carl D. Cheney, this comprehensive textbook provides an advanced introduction to the principles of behavior analysis from a consistent Skinnerian perspective. It covers a full spectrum of behavioral concepts, guiding students from basic respondent and operant conditioning through to the complexities of applied behavior analysis and cultural design.
The Sixth Edition introduces a powerful “grand synthesis” of behavior, neuroscience, and neurobiology. It expands significantly on neurophysiological mechanisms, epigenetics, and Darwinian evolutionary theory to inform B.F. Skinner’s philosophy of radical behaviorism under a unified selectionist framework. By rooting behavior firmly in biology, the text facilitates a deep understanding of learning at the environmental, genetic, and neurophysiological levels. Featuring specialized sections like “New Directions,” “Focus On,” and “On the Applied Side,” this textbook is an invaluable resource for advanced undergraduate and graduate students in psychology and behavioral neuroscience.
Key Features:
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Skinnerian Foundation: Offers a rigorous, advanced exploration of behavior analysis rooted in B.F. Skinner’s radical behaviorism.
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Biobehavioral Synthesis: Integrates modern neuroscience, epigenetics, and biological theories to explain learning and behavior.
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Selectionist Framework: Examines behavior through the lens of selection by consequences, connecting evolutionary biology with operant conditioning.
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Expanded Neuroscience Content: Features updated studies and enhanced focus on neuroplasticity and the neurological mechanisms behind behavior change.
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Specialized Learning Features: Includes embedded study aids such as “Note On” and “Advanced Section” segments to deepen student comprehension.
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