Behavior Analysis Theory
Article Review
Hayes (1978). Theory and technology in behavior analysis. Behavior Analyst, Spring,
1(1): 25–33.
Summary
The purpose of Theory and Technology in Behavior Analysis, by Steven Hayes, was to describe the precarious dimensions in behaviorism to which individuals respond and relate to the importance of behavior analysis. Specifically, the article focused on a particular significance of behavior analysis, which was the nature of the relationship between the experimental analysis of behavior as well as applied behavior analysis. The level of analysis and the type of paradigm were also a huge focus point in this article. A question was asked, “How is the discrimination made, and is it a meaningful one?” This question is answered …show more content…
Additionally, the emphasis on the role and success of the MABA plays a significant part in explaining the levels of analysis. Overall, the main purpose of the article was significant and helpful regarding applied behavior analysis. However, I do believe that the article title was deceiving because it seemed as if the article would have focused more on technology. I did not find that the author stayed on topic throughout the article and there could have been more explanation. For example, Hayes explains in detail what he plans to discuss in the article, but then fails to go into more detail within the body of the …show more content…
These sentences explain one of the ways that theory and technology can relate, especially because both of the areas are significant in applied behavior analysis. I find it unbelievable that throughout the history of science, there have been revolutionary advances. The article provides various examples, which includes telescope and microscope examinations. B.F. Skinner had a huge influence on the history of science through applied behavior analysis due to his recorder. This quote was rather interesting and seemed to sum up a huge portion of the focus of Theory and Technology in Behavior Analysis.
“Very few successful techniques have been developed to reduce self-stimulation in these children. This lack of technical success has led to an interest in the basic processes which could be maintaining this bizarre and problematic
Hayes (1978). Theory and technology in behavior analysis. Behavior Analyst, Spring,
1(1): 25–33.
Summary
The purpose of Theory and Technology in Behavior Analysis, by Steven Hayes, was to describe the precarious dimensions in behaviorism to which individuals respond and relate to the importance of behavior analysis. Specifically, the article focused on a particular significance of behavior analysis, which was the nature of the relationship between the experimental analysis of behavior as well as applied behavior analysis. The level of analysis and the type of paradigm were also a huge focus point in this article. A question was asked, “How is the discrimination made, and is it a meaningful one?” This question is answered …show more content…
Additionally, the emphasis on the role and success of the MABA plays a significant part in explaining the levels of analysis. Overall, the main purpose of the article was significant and helpful regarding applied behavior analysis. However, I do believe that the article title was deceiving because it seemed as if the article would have focused more on technology. I did not find that the author stayed on topic throughout the article and there could have been more explanation. For example, Hayes explains in detail what he plans to discuss in the article, but then fails to go into more detail within the body of the …show more content…
These sentences explain one of the ways that theory and technology can relate, especially because both of the areas are significant in applied behavior analysis. I find it unbelievable that throughout the history of science, there have been revolutionary advances. The article provides various examples, which includes telescope and microscope examinations. B.F. Skinner had a huge influence on the history of science through applied behavior analysis due to his recorder. This quote was rather interesting and seemed to sum up a huge portion of the focus of Theory and Technology in Behavior Analysis.
“Very few successful techniques have been developed to reduce self-stimulation in these children. This lack of technical success has led to an interest in the basic processes which could be maintaining this bizarre and problematic