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General CEU: Applications of Skinner's Analysis of Problem Solving to Teach Complex Behaviors

Applications of Skinner's Analysis of Problem Solving to Teach Complex Behaviors is the kind of topic that looks straightforward until it collides with the speed, ambiguity, and competing demands of language assessment, teaching sessions, caregiver coaching, and natural communication routines. In Applications of Skinner's Analysis of Problem Solving to Teach Complex Behaviors, for this course, the practical stakes show up in clearer case conceptualization, better instructional targets, and stronger generalization, not in abstract discussion alone.

Provider: BehaviorLive — via The Verbal Behavior Conference

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Course Description

Skinner's method of molecular analysis has provided us the necessary tools to analyze even highly complex human behavior. Applying his analysis has many advantages when designing instruction to teach meaningful skills to individuals with and without disabilities. This presentation will focus on translating Skinner's theoretical analysis of problems and problem solving into real world applications. Examples from applied and basic studies of complex behavior will be discussed. Suggestions for integrating Skinner's analysis of problem solving into practice contexts will be provided. Objectives: a. Attendees will define a problem and problem solving using a Skinnerian analysis. b. Attendees will pinpoint examples of problem solving within complex responses. c. Attendees will analyze the role of motivation and stimulus control in problem solving.

What You'll Learn

  1. Identify how Skinner's molecular analysis can be applied to analyze complex problem-solving behavior.
  2. Describe the theoretical distinction between problems and problem solving from a Skinnerian perspective.
  3. Apply Skinner's analysis of problem solving to design instructional programs for teaching complex skills.

CEU Credits Earned

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BACB® 1 General

About the Instructor

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Sarah Frampton

Dr. Sarah Frampton is an assistant professor at the University of Nebraska Omaha in the Psychology Department. Before accepting a faculty position, Sarah served in leadership roles in organizations providing ABA services across the country including the May Institute, Inc. and the Marcus Autism Center. Sarah has published research on interventions related to teaching new s kills to learners with and without disabilities across the major behavior analytic journals. Sarah has served on the editorial board of the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis and is currently on the editorial board for Behavior Analysis in Practice and The Analysis of Verbal Behavior. She was recognized with student research grants from 3 different Special Interest Groups within Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI), the award for Excellence in Behavior Analytic Research from Simmons University, and the Researcher of the Year Award from the Language and Learning Clinic at Marcus Autism Center.

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All behavior-analytic intervention is individualized. The information on this page is for educational purposes and does not constitute clinical advice. Treatment decisions should be informed by the best available published research, individualized assessment, and obtained with the informed consent of the client or their legal guardian. Behavior analysts are responsible for practicing within the boundaries of their competence and adhering to the BACB Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts.

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