The scientist-practitioner model is one of the foundational identity commitments of applied behavior analysis. In this Out of the Vault presentation, Linda LeBlanc addresses the historical origins of the model, its conceptual structure, and the real consequences that emerge when the bi-directional relationship between science and practice breaks down.
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Join Free →This address reviews the concept of the scientist-practitioner model, the history and origins of the term, and modern integrations of science and practice that should influence the training and practice of behavior analysts. Science and practice are presented as bi-directionally influencing aspects of our knowledge base, worldview, and values in behavior analysis. When this bi-directional influence wanes, gaps develop and widen between research and practice, which can jeopardize the quality of client services. Strategies for enhancing bi-directional influence and closing the research to practice gap are discussed.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 1 | General |
| COA | 1 | — |
Linda A. LeBlanc, Ph.D., BCBA-D, Licensed Psychologist is the President of LeBlanc Behavioral Consulting and the Executive Director of the Action Institute for Outcomes Research. She is the past Editor in Chief of the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, a Fellow of ABAI, and the 2016 recipient of the APA Nathan H. Azrin Award for Distinguished Contribution in Applied Behavior Analysis. Her professional interests include behavioral treatments and outcomes, supervision and mentoring, and ethics.
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