Maintaining contact with the scholarly literature is a professional obligation for practicing behavior analysts, yet it is also one of the most commonly cited challenges in ongoing professional development. The demands of clinical caseloads, administrative responsibilities, and personal commitments can make it difficult to read, digest, and apply new research findings consistently.
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Join Free →It is critical for practicing behavior analysts to remain in contact with the scholarly literature. In fact, behavior analysts who are certified and/or licensed likely have an ethical obligation and requirement to maintain their skills and knowledge and to accrue continuing education hours. Finding time to connect with research and other important scholarly work can be a challenge for professionals. APBA to the rescue! Our monthly Journal Club highlights peer-reviewed work relevant to your professional activities. Articles are presented by at least one of the article's authors giving you a chance to ask questions about the article and how to put strategies into practice. Student, trainees, and Behavior Technicians are encouraged to attend to engage with their scientist-practitioner community and develop their skills. This month we are featuring the article titled Toward a Further Understanding of Assent presented by Cody Morris. The presenter will walk us through the article with a particular focus on practical application of strategies and considerations for implementation. Attendees will be able to submit questions ahead of time and throughout the presentation. Morris, C., Oliveira, J. P., Perrin, J., Federico, C. A., & Martasian, P. J. (2024). Toward a further understanding of assent. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 57(2), 304-318.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
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| BACB® | 1 | Ethics |
| COA | 0 | — |
Dr. Cody Morris is an Associate Professor, Graduate Programs Director of Behavior Analysis, and Chair of the Office of Research Integrity at Salve Regina University. The overarching goal of Cody’s research and clinical focus is improving the practice of behavior analysis. This involves several topics, including client involvement in therapeutic decisions, assessment and treatment strategies for challenging behavior, and organizational practices. Cody has published works in prominent behavior analytic journals, including the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, Behavior Analysis in Practice, and the Journal of Organizational Behavior Management. He has served as a reviewer for multiple behavior analytic journals and a Guest Associate Editor for Perspectives on Behavior Science and Behavior Analysis in Practice. Currently, Cody currently serves as an Editorial Board Member for Behavior Analysis in Practice, the Director of the Executive Board for the Rhode Island Association for Behavior Analysis, and the Host of All Things Behavior.
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