Behavior Analysis and Learning: A Biobehavioral Approach

Behavior Analysis and Learning provides an advanced introduction to behavior analysis and learned behaviors, using Darwinian, neurophysiological, and biological theories to inform B. F. Skinners philosophy of radical behaviorism. The seventh edition expands the focus on neurophysiological mechanisms and their relation to the experimental analysis of behavior, with updated studies and references. It brings together ideas from behavior analysis, neuroscience, epigenetics, and culture under a selectionist framework, facilitating understanding of behavior at environmental, genetic, neurophysiological, and sociocultural levels. The text includes special sections, New Directions, Focus On, Note On, On the Applied Side, and Advanced Section, and is updated for more inclusive language and representation of people and research across race, ethnicity, sexuality, gender identity, and neurodiversity. It is a valuable resource for advanced undergraduate and graduate students in psychology or other behavior-based disciplines.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 760 pages
Publication date: 21 December 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Behavior Analysis and Learning, a comprehensive textbook from a behavioral perspective, delves into the principles of behavior analysis and learned behaviors, encompassing a wide range of principles from basic respondent and operant conditioning to applied behavior analysis and cultural design. Drawing upon Darwinian, neurophysiological, and biological theories and research, the text aligns with B.F. Skinner's philosophy of radical behaviorism.

In its seventh edition, this text expands its focus on neurophysiological mechanisms and their relationship to experimental analysis of behavior, offering updated studies and references to reflect the field's recent advancements and changes. By integrating concepts from behavior analysis, neuroscience, epigenetics, and culture within a selectionist framework, the text facilitates a deeper understanding of behavior at environmental, genetic, neurophysiological, and sociocultural levels. This grand synthesis of behavior, neuroscience, and neurobiology firmly establishes behavior as a biological phenomenon.

The text includes special sections, such as New Directions, Focus On, Note On, On the Applied Side, and Advanced Section, which enhance student learning and provide in-depth insights into specific topics. Additionally, this edition has been updated to promote more inclusive language and representation of people and research across race, ethnicity, sexuality, gender identity, and neurodiversity.

Behavior Analysis and Learning serves as a valuable resource for advanced undergraduate and graduate students in psychology or other behavior-based disciplines, particularly behavioral neuroscience. The text is accompanied by a companion website that offers additional resources, including study guides
guides, interactive quizzes, and multimedia content, to support student learning and understanding of the material.

In conclusion, Behavior Analysis and Learning is a comprehensive and up-to-date textbook that provides a thorough introduction to the principles of behavior analysis and learned behaviors, integrating diverse perspectives and theories to deepen our understanding of human behavior. With its expanded focus on neurophysiological mechanisms, inclusive language, and representation of diverse populations, this text is an invaluable resource for students and scholars in the field of psychology.

Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032415338
Edition number: 7 ed