This episode introduces the philosophical and scientific foundations of applied behavior analysis and explains what distinguishes ABA as a disciplined approach to behavior change. The discussion reviews the historical development of the field, the role of radical behaviorism, and the seven dimensions of ABA described by Baer, Wolf, and Risley. It emphasizes the importance of socially significant behavior, direct measurement, analytic demonstration, technological precision, and conceptually systematic practice.

This podcast was generated by NotebookLM based on the contents of the textbook Applied Behavior Analysis, Third Edition, 2020, by Cooper, Heron, & Heward. The views expressed in the podcast are not meant to represent those of the authors or the instructor for this class. The podcast is also not meant as a replacement for reading and reviewing the course material.