Maintaining Desired Behaviors: Challenges and Strategies for Successful Generalization Behavior change is a complex process that often requires more than just initial motivation. Many individuals find themselves struggling to maintain newly adopted behaviors or resolutions over time, despite their best intentions. This paper examines the challenges associated with behavior maintenance and generalization, focusing on personal […]

Behavioral Contrast: A Practitioner’s Perspective Recent developments in applied behavior analysis (ABA) have sought to refine and expand upon traditional behavioral principles. One intriguing area of exploration is behavioral contrast, a phenomenon where changes in reinforcement schedules or environmental conditions can lead to unexpected shifts in behavior. This discussion will delve into the concept of […]

Radical Behaviorism (Task List A-3) Radical behaviorism, a philosophical approach developed by B.F. Skinner, offers a unique perspective on understanding human behavior, including private events such as thinking and feeling. According to Cooper, Heron, and Heward (2020), radical behaviorism posits that all behavior, whether overt or covert, is subject to the same principles of learning […]