Motivation is not a disposition that learners either have or lack — it is a functional relationship between behavior and its consequences, shaped by the history and current context of each individual. For ABA practitioners and staff trainers, this distinction is consequential: if motivation is treated as a fixed trait, there is little a trainer can do when a learner seems disengaged.
Provider: How to ABA
Take This Course →Including ethics, supervision, and topics like this one. New live CEU every Wednesday.
Join Free →Motivation is the foundation of effective teaching, and without it, learning stalls. This targeted staff training series dives into the essential strategies for building and sustaining motivation in your learners, setting the stage for meaningful progress and lasting change. Perfect for new and experienced support staff alike, this 3-module series breaks down the core principles... Read More »Staff Training Series – Creating Motivation: Strategies for Lasting Learning
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB | 1 | Supervision |
Dig into the research behind this topic — plain-English summaries written for BCBAs.
258 research articles with practitioner takeaways
256 research articles with practitioner takeaways
233 research articles with practitioner takeaways
You earn CEUs from a dozen different places. Upload any certificate — from here, your employer, conferences, wherever — and always know exactly where you stand. Learning, Ethics, Supervision, all handled.
No credit card required. Cancel anytime.
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.