BEHP1239: B.F. Skinner and His Involvement in Humanism: An Underappreciated Aspect of ABA History matters because it changes what a BCBA notices when decisions have to hold up in language assessment, teaching sessions, caregiver coaching, and natural communication routines.
Provider: ABA Technologies / Florida Tech
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Join Free →Discusses that, while psychology textbooks often paint ABA and humanism in opposite corners, B. F. Skinner was named Humanist of the Year in the early 1970s by the American Humanist Association. Explores Skinner's involvement in many discussions within humanist circles and his being a signer of the Humanist Manifesto Two. Notes that his involvement was controversial among many who did not truly understand his work. Outlines the impact of Skinner and discusses finding a place squarely for Skinner (and ABA) within the true humanist tradition.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB | 1.5 | General |
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