Functional Relations – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode, Zach and Caleb discuss respondent concepts such as habituation, sensitization, and Pavlovian conditioning with Dr. Michael Domjan, and how these processes are relevant in applied clinical practice.

• 1.5 CEUs (BACB, IBAO, and/or QABA) are available for this episode. You can purchase them at https://www.functionalrelationspodcast.com
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Things to check out from the episode:

Dr. Domjan's Youtube channel:
Introduction to Learning and Behavior: Key Concepts

Dr. Domjan's textbooks discussed during the episode:
The Essentials of Conditioning and Learning, Fifth Edition

Amazon.com: The Principles of Learning and Behavior: 9781285088563: Domjan, Michael P.: Books

References:

• Breland, K., & Breland, M. (1961). The misbehavior of organisms. American psychologist, 16(11), 681.
• Groves, P. M., & Thompson, R. F. (1970). Habituation: a dual-process theory. Psychological review, 77(5), 419.
• Skinner, B. F. (1965). Science and human behavior (No. 92904). Simon and Schuster.
• Weinert, C., Maier, C., Laumer, S., & Weitzel, T. (2022). Repeated IT Interruption: Habituation and Sensitization of User Responses. Journal of Management Information Systems, 39(1), 187–217.
• Wolpe, J., Brady, J. P., Serber, M., Agras, W. S., & Liberman, R. P. (1973). The current status of systematic densitization. American Journal of Psychiatry, 130(9), 961-965.

In this episode, Zach and Caleb discuss a behavior analytic interpretation of contemplative practices with David Roth.

• 1.5 CEUs (BACB, IBAO, and/or QABA) are available for this episode. You can purchase them at https://www.functionalrelationspodcast.com
• Become a member to get access to our entire library of CEs and access exclusive behind the scenes content for $79/yr. https://www.functionalrelationspodcast.com/subscription/membership

Things to check out from the episode:

• David Roth's Podcast w/ Dr. David Palmer: Dialogues on Verbal Behavior - Podcast - Apple Podcasts
• Consider checking out the work of the B.F. Skinner Foundation:
  B. F. SKINNER FOUNDATION – Better Behavioral Science for a More Humane World
• Link to BF Skinner Foundation bookstore to purchase Reflections on Behaviorism and Society: Behaviorism and Society: https://www.bfskinner.org/product/reflections-on-behaviorism-and-society-extended-edition/
• Link to pdf for Mindfulness in Plain English: https://cdn.bookey.app/files/pdf/book/en/mindfulness-in-plain-english.pdf
• David's ResearchGate publication profile: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/David_Roth11?ev=hdr_xprf
• Link to Skinner's article What Religion Means to Me: https://secularhumanism.org/1987/04/what-religion-means-to-me/

David Roth gifted 50 of our listeners 3 free months of Sam Harris's Wake Up meditation app. 

Promo code:  WU7A-6C28129A2A 

Redeem: wakingup.com/redeem

This unlocks full access to the Waking Up app, including:

• 28-day introductory course
• Robust library of guided meditations
• In-depth talks on philosophy, science, and more
• Conversations with leading scholars and teachers

References:

• Gunaratana, B. H. (2010). Mindfulness in plain English. ReadHowYouWant. com.
• Hanh, T. N. (2012). Old Path White Clouds: The Life Story of the Buddha. Random House.
• Skinner, B.F. (1980). Notebooks, B.F. Skinner. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall, Inc
• Skinner, B. F. (1987). What religion means to me.

In this episode, Zach and Caleb discuss new technology with Dr. Ellie Kazemi, and its implications for training, ethics, and the future of ABA.

Bill Gates discussing the internet with Letterman in 1995: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBSLUbpJvwA&ab_channel=TheQuantumRecord

To further support us, check out our silly video at www.patreon.com/functionalrelationspodcast

References:
Chang, A. A., Kazemi, E., Esmaeili, V., & Davies, M. S. (2024). The effectiveness of virtual reality training: A systematic review. Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 44(3), 214-232.

DiGennaro Reed, F. D., Blackman, A. L., Erath, T. G., Brand, D., & Novak, M. D. (2018). Guidelines for using behavioral skills training to provide teacher support. Teaching Exceptional Children, 50(6), 373-380.

Hineline, P. N. (1983). When we speak of knowing. The Behavior Analyst, 6(2), 183.

Lotfizadeh, A. D., McCoy, E., & Kazemi, E. (2024). Robots as behavior change agents: Can robots teach behavior technicians to implement differential reinforcement?. Behavior Analysis: Research and Practice.

Shapiro, M., & Kazemi, E. (2017). A review of training strategies to teach individuals implementation of behavioral interventions. Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 37(1), 32-62.

In this episode, Zach and Caleb discuss using behavioral economics for real-world interventions with Dr. Brent Kaplan.

Check out Dr. Kaplan's Website to access copies of his publications, try out his behavioral-oriented software, and view other projects he's working on: https://codedbx.com/

To further support us, check out our silly video at www.patreon.com/functionalrelationspodcast

References:
Kaplan, B. A. & Reed, D. D. (2012). The matching law: A tutorial for practitioners. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 4(2), 15-24. doi: 10.1007/BF03391780

Reed, D. D., Niileksela, C., & Kaplan, B. A. (2013). Behavioral economics: A tutorial for behavior analysts in practice. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 6, 34-54. doi: 10.1007/BF03391790

In this episode, Zach and Caleb discuss using the matching law in real-life interventions with Dr. Brent Kaplan.

Check out Dr. Kaplan's Website to access copies of his publications, try out his behavioral-oriented software, and view other projects he's working on: https://codedbx.com/

To further support us, check out our silly video at www.patreon.com/functionalrelationspodcast.

References:
Kaplan, B. A. & Reed, D. D. (2012). The matching law: A tutorial for practitioners. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 4(2), 15-24. doi: 10.1007/BF03391780

Reed, D. D., Niileksela, C., & Kaplan, B. A. (2013). Behavioral economics: A tutorial for behavior analysts in practice. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 6, 34-54. doi: 10.1007/BF03391790

In this episode, Zach and Caleb talk with Dr. Sarah Frampton about teaching mands, "deprivation" as an ABA term, indicating responses, interrupting chaining procedures, and the ethics of mand training.

Apply to learn from Dr. Frampton and others in the University Nebraska at Omaha ABA master's program:
https://www.unomaha.edu/college-of-arts-and-sciences/psychology/academics/graduate-programs/aba-program/index.php 

Mand training role play scenario supplemental materials: https://static-content.springer.com/esm/art%3A10.1007%2Fs40617-024-00985-3/MediaObjects/40617_2024_985_MOESM1_ESM.docx 

To further support us, check out our silly video at www.patreon.com/functionalrelationspodcast.

References:
Frampton, S. E., Davis, C. R., Meleshkevich, O., & Axe, J. B. (2024). A Clinical Tutorial on Methods to Capture and Contrive Establishing Operations to Teach Mands. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 1-13.

Frampton, S. E., Axe, J. B., Davis, C. R., Meleshkevich, O., & Li, M. H. (2024). A tutorial on indicating responses and their importance in mand training. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 1-12.

Shafer, E. (1995). A review of interventions to teach a mand repertoire. The Analysis of Verbal Behavior, 12, 53-66.

In Part 2 of a 2 part interview with Dr. Adithyan "Dithu" Rajaraman, Zach and Caleb discuss using radical behaviorism to set and accomplish goals.

1 learning CE is available for this episode. You can purchase it at https://www.functionalrelationspodcast.com

If you feel that our podcast is a valuable contribution to the field of ABA, please consider supporting us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/functionalrelationspodcast

References:
Baum, W. M. (2017). Understanding behaviorism: Behavior, culture, and evolution. John Wiley & Sons.

Catania, A. C. (1975). The myth of self-reinforcement. Behaviorism, 3(2), 192-199.

Peterson, S. M., Aljadeff-Abergel, E., Eldridge, R. R., VanderWeele, N. J., & Acker, N. S. (2021). Conceptualizing self-determination from a behavioral perspective: The role of choice, self-control, and self-management. Journal of Behavioral Education, 30, 299-318.

Skinner, B. F. (1984). Selection by consequences. Behavioral and brain sciences, 7(4), 477-481.

In Part 1 of a 2 part interview with Dr. Adithyan "Dithu" Rajaraman, Zach and Caleb discuss using radical behaviorism to set and accomplish goals.

1 learning CE is available for this episode. You can purchase it at https://www.functionalrelationspodcast.com

If you feel that our podcast is a valuable contribution to the field of ABA, please consider supporting us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/functionalrelationspodcast

References:
Baum, W. M. (2017). Understanding behaviorism: Behavior, culture, and evolution. John Wiley & Sons.

Catania, A. C. (1975). The myth of self-reinforcement. Behaviorism, 3(2), 192-199.

Peterson, S. M., Aljadeff-Abergel, E., Eldridge, R. R., VanderWeele, N. J., & Acker, N. S. (2021). Conceptualizing self-determination from a behavioral perspective: The role of choice, self-control, and self-management. Journal of Behavioral Education, 30, 299-318.

Skinner, B. F. (1984). Selection by consequences. Behavioral and brain sciences, 7(4), 477-481.

In this episode, Zach and Caleb discuss treating childhood anxiety through a parent training program called "SPACE" with Dr. Shauna Lynne.

1 learning CE is available for this episode. You can purchase it at https://www.functionalrelationspodcast.com

If you feel that our podcast is a valuable contribution to the field of ABA, please consider supporting us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/functionalrelationspodcast

Things to check out from the episode:

SPACE website - https://www.spacetreatment.net/ 

Dr. Shauna's practice - https://www.newbridgetherapy.com

Our new website - https://www.functionalrelationspodcast.com 

References:

Lebowitz, E. R., & Majdick, J. M. (2020). SPACE, Parent-Based Treatment for Childhood and Adolescent Anxiety: Clinical Case Illustration. Journal of Cognitive Psychotherapy, 34(2).

Lebowitz, E. R., Marin, C., Martino, A., Shimshoni, Y., & Silverman, W. K. (2020). Parent-based treatment as efficacious as cognitive-behavioral therapy for childhood anxiety: A randomized noninferiority study of supportive parenting for anxious childhood emotions. Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 59(3), 362-372.

Lebowitz, E. R., Omer, H., Hermes, H., & Scahill, L. (2014). Parent training for childhood anxiety disorders: The SPACE program. Cognitive and behavioral practice, 21(4), 456-469.

Rozenblat, S., Shimshoni, Y., Lebowitz, E. R., Perez, M., & Koller, J. (2023). A pilot trial of SPACE (Supportive parenting for anxious childhood emotions) in autism. Child Psychiatry & Human Development, 1-15.

Storch, E. A., Guzick, A. G., Ayton, D. M., Palo, A. D., Kook, M., Candelari, A. E., ... & Goodman, W. K. (2024). Randomized trial comparing standard versus light intensity parent training for anxious youth. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 173, 104451.

On August 1st, 2024, Functional Relations Podcast returns!

Zach and Caleb will be back with all new guests and a new website for immediately downloadable CE certificates too!

www.functionalrelationspodcast.com