  Skepticism is an attitude of science that includes doubt and questioning behavior towards knowledge claims that lack evidence or have questionable facts. Having a skeptical repertoire guards against superstitious beliefs and a faulty understanding of the world. Parents, and even practitioners, are hurt by pseudoscience, conspiracy theories, and other false claims by (1) being swindled out of their money, (2) taken advantage of, (3) making bad life decisions, and sometimes (4) death. The following discussion defines skepticism, contrasts it with critical thinking, and describes how it fits into behavior analysis.    To earn CEUs for listening, click here, log in or sign up, pay the CEU fee, + take the attendance verification to generate your certificate! Don’t forget to subscribe and follow and leave us a rating and review

CentralReach “ABA On Call” Season 3 Ep. 27 - ABA and Skepticism

ABA on Call presented by CentralReach, explores the Applied Behavior Analysis/Healthcare Technology industries through thought-provoking conversation. Watch to explore ideas and trends in the field with renowned ABA experts, Rick Kubina Jr., Ph.D, BCBA-D & Doug Kostewicz, Ph.D, BCBA-D. Earn BACB CEUs to support your ongoing certification for Season 4 and future episodes.

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 Exploration of the mind from a behavior analytic perspective, contrasting with broader psychological views. Discussion includes theoretical considerations and practical implications for behavior analysts.       To earn CEUs for listening, click here, log in or sign up, pay the CEU fee, + take the attendance verification to generate your certificate! Don’t forget to subscribe and follow and leave us a rating and review.  Show Notes  References and Resources:      Gray, P. (2011). Psychology (6th ed.). Worth Publishers.    Skinner, B. F. (1953). Science and Human Behavior. Macmillan.    Dawkins, R. (2006). The Selfish Gene. Oxford University Press.    Neil deGrasse Tyson's discussions on the specialness of human existence, as referenced in public lectures.      

CentralReach “ABA On Call” Season 6 Ep 3: The Concept of the Mind in Behavior Analysis

 In this engaging episode of ABA On Call, Manny Rodriguez, DBA, BCBA delves into the rich field of Organizational Behavior Management, offering valuable insights on enhancing workplace performance, employee training, and the influence of leadership through behavior analysis. This conversation not only illuminates OBM strategies but also provides practical applications for behavior analysts looking to extend their practice into organizational settings.        To earn CEUs for listening, click here, log in or sign up, pay the CEU fee, + take the attendance verification to generate your certificate! Don’t forget to subscribe and follow and leave us a rating and review.  

CentralReach “ABA On Call” Season 6 Ep 2: Organizational Behavior Management with Manny Rodriguez, DBA, BCBA

 The Season 6 Premiere of ABA On Call, led by Rick Kubina, Ph.D. BCBA-D and Doug Kostowicz, Ph.D. BCBA-D explores Skinner's major contributions to behavior analysis measurement, focusing on rate of response and the cumulative response recorder. It emphasizes the role of these concepts in understanding and applying behavior analysis effectively, highlighting the significance of standardized measurements and visual displays for meaningful behavioral data interpretation.       To earn CEUs for listening, click here, log in or sign up, pay the CEU fee, + take the attendance verification to generate your certificate! Don’t forget to subscribe and follow and leave us a rating and review.    

CentralReach “ABA On Call” Season 6 Ep 1: Exploring Skinner’s Contributions to Behavior Analysis

This episode explores critical thinking and the evaluation of scientific claims, with a focus on the book "Nonsense on Stilts." The discussion delves into the demarcation between hard and soft sciences, the credibility of experts, and the application of these concepts to behavior analysis. To earn CEUs for listening, click here, log in or sign up, pay the CEU fee, + take the attendance verification to generate your certificate! Don’t forget to subscribe and follow and leave us a rating and review.   Show Notes References     Pigliucci, M. (2010). Nonsense on Stilts: How to Tell Science from Bunk. University of Chicago Press.   

CentralReach “ABA On Call” Season 5 Ep. 12: Nonsense on Stilts - Exploring the Boundaries of Science

Join Dr. Tim Fuller in this enlightening episode of "ABA On Call" as we break down the fundamentals of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and its practical applications in behavior analysis. To earn CEUs for listening, click here, log in or sign up, pay the CEU fee, + take the attendance verification to generate your certificate! Don’t forget to subscribe and follow and leave us a rating and review.   Show Notes References   1. Harris, R. (2019). ACT made simple: An easy-to-read primer on acceptance and commitment  therapy  (2nd ed.). New Harbinger Publications.    2. Hayes, S. C. (2004). Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Relational Frame Theory, and the third wave of behavior therapy. Behavior Therapy,  35  , 639-665.    3. Hayes, S. C., Barnes-Holmes, D., & Roche, B. (2001). Relational frame theory: A post-Skinnerian account of human language and  cognition  . Springer Science & Business Media.    4. Association for Contextual Behavioral Science (ACBS). (n.d.). Retrieved from [https://contextualscience.org/]         

CentralReach “ABA On Call” Season 3 Ep. 27 - ABA and Skepticism

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