New Developments in Behavioral Research: Theory, Method and Application: In Honor of Sidney W. Bijou

A Festschrift is a collection of research and scholarly arguments published in honor of Professor Sidney W. Bijou, who worked exclusively in the functional analysis of behavior, experimental analysis of behavior, operant conditioning, or Skinnerian psychology. The principle of objective, direct, observable analysis attracted him.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 654 pages
Publication date: 16 February 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Originally published in 1977, these examples of research and scholarly argument were collected in honor of Professor Sidney W. Bijou. In the language of academics, they constitute a Festschrift: a festival of scholarly writing, performed to celebrate the career of a person who produced, and stimulated others to produce, exactly such contributions throughout a long, valuable, and productive professional history. Since 1955, Dr. Bijou had worked almost exclusively within the approach variously labelled as the functional analysis of behavior, the experimental analysis of behavior, operant conditioning, or Skinnerian psychology. From his point of view, it seems clear that the first of these labels was the correct one. It was the principle of objective, direct, observable analysis that attracted him.

Throughout his career, Dr. Bijou made significant contributions to the field of psychology. He was particularly interested in the study of behavior and how it is influenced by environmental factors. He conducted numerous experiments and analyzed the data to understand the underlying mechanisms of behavior.

One of Dr. Bijou's most notable contributions was his development of the functional analysis of behavior. This approach focused on identifying the functions that behaviors serve in an individual's environment. By understanding these functions, psychologists could better predict and explain behavior.

Dr. Bijou also conducted research on operant conditioning, which is a method of learning based on rewards and punishments. He studied how animals learn and how this process can be applied to human behavior. His work on operant conditioning helped to establish the foundations of behavior therapy, which is still used today to treat a variety of psychological disorders.

In addition to his research, Dr. Bijou was a dedicated teacher and mentor. He taught psychology at several universities and trained many students who went on to become prominent psychologists in their own right. He was known for his ability to inspire and motivate his students, and his impact on the field of psychology will be felt for many years to come.

In conclusion, Professor Sidney W. Bijou was a pioneering psychologist who made significant contributions to the field of behavior analysis. His work on the functional analysis of behavior, operant conditioning, and behavior therapy has had a lasting impact on the field, and his legacy will continue to inspire and influence future generations of psychologists.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367494254