ABCs of Racism: Racism from a behavior scientific lens belongs in serious BCBA study because it shapes whether behavior-analytic decisions stay useful once they leave a clean training example and enter case conceptualization, intervention design, staff training, and literature-informed problem solving. In Racism from a behavior scientific lens, for this course, the practical stakes show up in stronger conceptual consistency and better translational decision making, not in abstract discussion alone.
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Join Free →Join us for an eye-opening session at Mindful Behavior's Presenter Showcase, where we will unpack the complexities of racism through the lens of behavior analysis. This thought-provoking presentation aims to equip participants with a deeper understanding of racism by integrating behavioral science concepts, fostering awareness and promoting action. **Key Learning Objectives:** 1. Behavioral Definitions: Delve into the definitions of racism and prejudice from a behavior analytic perspective. We will explore key concepts such as respondent conditioning, operant conditioning, observational learning, and stimulus generalization to understand how these behaviors are formed and maintained. 2. Understanding Racism Types: Discover the crucial differences between systematic racism and structural racism by examining their scope, levels of analysis, mechanisms, and manifestations. This distinction will empower participants with the tools needed for critical discussions and interventions. 3. Identifying Dynamics of Racism: Learn to identify the antecedents, behaviors, and consequences of racism across multiple levels, including interpersonal, cultural, systems, policy, and media/education contexts. This knowledge is essential for recognizing how racism is perpetuated and how we can actively disrupt these patterns. Join us in this engaging and dynamic exploration of racism, and leave with actionable insights to foster positive change in your communities and workplaces. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your professional understanding and drive meaningful awareness around this critical issue!
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 1 | General |
| IBAO | 1 | General |
Jared Van, PhD, BCBA graduated summer 2025 with a PhD in special education at The Pennsylvania State University under the supervision of Dr. Richard M. Kubina Jr. in the Special Education Department. He received his M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Jared worked as a behavior interventionist in the California Bay Area and greater Los Angeles Area for over half a decade working with a diverse population of clients with autism and other developmental disabilities. Jared's research interests are in the areas of Precision Teaching, Behavior Science, Instructional Design, Social Justice, education, special education, and Education Policy.
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