An Introduction to Behavior Analysis - Hardcover

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Gregory J. Madden, PhD, is a professor of Psychology and Director of the Behavior Analysis program at Utah State University. He has served as the Editor-in-Chief of the APA Handbook of Behavior Analysis and the Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior. He is the co-Editor-in-Chief of the 2nd edition of the APA Handbook of Behavior Analysis (2026). He is an award-winning teacher and scholar and a Fellow of the Association for Behavior Analysis International.

Derek D. Reed, PhD, BCBA-D, is Director of Applied Behavioral Sciences at the Institutes for Behavior Resources, and Adjunct Researcher in the Department of Applied Behavioral Science at the University of Kansas. He has served as an Associate Editor for the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, the Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior, Behavior Analysis in Practice, and The Psychological Record. He was previously the Executive Director of the Society for the Quantitative Analyses of Behavior and has published four other co-edited books.

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An expert discussion of the latest science on behavior change and its real-world applications

In the newly revised second edition of An Introduction to Behavior Analysis, a team of renowned experts delivers a comprehensive introduction to behavior analysis for students entering this growing field. This text explains how behavioral principles form the foundation of evidence-based interventions that help individuals with autism spectrum disorders, intellectual disabilities, anxiety, depression, and substance-use disorders. It makes complex concepts accessible while maintaining scientific rigor throughout.

An Introduction to Behavior Analysis includes:

• Discussions of foundational topics, like Pavlovian and operant learning, reinforcement schedules and stimulus control
• Explorations of essential principles that practicing behavior analysts use every day, reading quizzes, and numerous applied examples that connect theory with practice
• Extensive content updates, including over 300 new research citations, expanded discussions of trauma-informed care and compassionate treatment, and practical applications ranging from clinical psychology to organizational behavior management

Perfect for students taking their first behavior analysis or behavior modification course, An Introduction to Behavior Analysis also prepares readers pursuing Behavior Analysis Certification Board credentials. Whether entering the helping professions, graduate study in psychology, or applied behavioral science, students will gain the foundational knowledge needed to understand and positively influence human behavior across diverse settings and populations.