Applied Behavior Analysis for Teachers (8th Edition)

Paul A. Alberto and Anne C. Troutman successfully put together a textbook with a balance of up-to-date research and classroom-based examples. Applied Behavior Analysis for Teachers (8th Edition) is a student-friendly reference that is clear, concise, engaging and even fun. Behavior analysis is discussed in a chronological order, in the same way a behavior-change project must be executed. The textbook discusses the roots of applied behavior analysis, preparing behavioral objectives, procedures for collecting date, graphing data, single-subject designs, and developing a hypothesis for behavior change with functional assessment and functional analysis. The authors also cover arranging consequences that increase and decrease behavior, differential reinforcement on antecedent control and shaping, how to teach students to manage their own behavior, and responsible use of applied behavior analysis procedures. The last part of Applied Behavior Analysis for Teachers (8th Edition) – ISBN 9780131592896 discusses how all of the topics can be tied together. Already on its 8th edition, this textbook has been revised to offer new content and current trends. It now features a section on collecting and graphing data to identifying target behavior. Some chapters have been expanded and rewritten based on the contemporary interests of young adults and children. The authors also added plenty of examples to help students understand applied behavior analysis. This edition comes with a supplement package. Authors Alberto and Troutman have excellent backgrounds in teaching; Troutman worked at the University of Memphis, teaching special and general education to both undergraduate and graduate students. The textbook is suitable for both graduate and undergraduate students who are majoring in education.