The 20th century saw major advances in the quality of life for most of us. For many, however, there was little progress. Children with autism and many severe developmental disorders often ended up in large state run institutions with little hope of ever leaving. Our educational system left many students unable to read. Cars were becoming safer but drivers lagged behind. Treatments for breast cancer were advancing but too often they were not started early enough to save the life of the patient. Management practices in many organizations were reminiscent of the early industrial revolution. These and other problems called for a new approach to understanding behavior. Fortunately, a small group of scientists met this challenge and a new science of behavior emerged. Armed with decades of research on how behavior changes, they began to change the world. Here you will meet a few of these pioneers. They will tell you their stories in their own words. They will tell you how and why they abandoned traditional methods and sought new and better solutions to the persistent problems of our society. You will get to know them as passionate people with a deep commitment to science and making the world a better place. CAUTION: Their fervor is contagious!
Provides Invaluable Insights from Leaders in Behavior Analysis This book provides invaluable insights to some of the field’s most exceptional scientists and clinicians in behavior analysis, in a relatable, personal way. I become engrossed in reading each authors adventure and seeing how their individual experiences showcased the principles (and the power), of our science. This book provides a never-before-seen look behind the scenes from leaders of our field. It’s comforting to know we have a permanent product of such compelling accounts. I highly…
As a student pursing my degree in Applied Behavior Analysis … As a student pursing my degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, I am very thankful that the Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies took the time to collect these stories from many pioneers of the field. This is an inspiring and valuable resource that I will always refer to throughout my career!
I highly recommend this book for graduate and undergraduate faculty This exemplary book tells the stories of some of the most influential researchers, professors, and clinicians in applied behavior analysis. Through their compelling narratives, they both describe their individual journeys into the science of behavior, and it’s application to helping people. Additionally, this book describes many of the important principles of the science. I highly recommend this book for graduate and undergraduate faculty, looking to introduce students of behavior analysis…