This episode examines positive and negative punishment, unconditioned and conditioned punishers, and the role of contextual influences in their effectiveness. It delves into ethical guidelines for humane treatment, blending reinforcement with punishment, and managing side effects like emotional responses and escape behaviors. Practical safeguards, training, and ongoing research are highlighted to ensure ethical and effective practices.
About the podcast
This podcast provides an overview of applied behavior analysis topics directly related to the text by Cooper, Heron, and Heward. Dr. Nuse is a board certified behavior analyst at the doctoral level with additional training and a PhD in Special Education.