How Behavior Analysis Can Change Your Life

Course overview

Behavior analysis is a scientific approach to understanding human behavior by examining the impact of physical and social environments. A primary objective is to identify strategies for modifying the environment to promote meaningful behavioral change. Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is an evidence-based application of this science, rooted in the understanding that behavior is shaped by environmental factors. As behavior analysts, we recognize that both humans and non-human animals adapt in response to environmental changes -modifying behavior to survive, thrive, or maintain stability. In this course, participants will learn to identify foundational concepts and principles of behavior analysis, explore the scientific and technological foundations of the field, and examine general issues relevant to the discipline.