The integration of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) concepts into behavior analytic practice represents one of the most significant developments in the evolution of applied behavior analysis over the past two decades. ACT, grounded in Relational Frame Theory, shares theoretical roots with behavior analysis and offers a philosophically consistent framework for addressing the private events, verbal behavior, and psychological flexibility that influence both client outcomes and practitioner effectiveness.
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| BACB | 17 | Ethics |
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