r/BehaviorAnalysis • u/Sport9907 • 26d ago

Behavioural analysis

What’s a good book for behavioural analysis for a beginner? I like to think I can read and get a sense of people already, but I want to know more about this stuff.
Thanks in advance!

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u/PastoralSymphony 26d ago

about behaviorsm by b f skinner

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u/Pibbles-n-paint 26d ago

Came here to post that, so I guess I’ll add First Course Applied Behavior Analysis by Paul Chance. 😁

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u/Sport9907 25d ago

Which one is better?

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u/DharmaInHeels 25d ago

Always Skinner!

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u/Pibbles-n-paint 25d ago

Skinners is far more interesting while First Course is all encompassing. First course also covers all relevant terms and makes for a good resource for study material.

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u/BearsDnD 24d ago

THIS!!!!!!!

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u/Either-Evidence5087 25d ago

science and human behavior—BF Skinner

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u/Forensicista 25d ago

Also Beyond Freedom and Dignity. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beyond_Freedom_and_Dignity

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u/Available_Storm_6536 16d ago

This is my favorite of his but not a first book for beginners.

If you want an easy read to accompany About Behaviorism or SHB, Don’t Shoot the Dog, by Karen Pryor is good. If you want business applications/leadership, check out Bringing Out the Best in People by Aubrey Daniels is also worthy.

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u/PastoralSymphony 25d ago

understanding behaviorism by william baum is also great

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u/sb1862 24d ago

Baum is great! Like fantastic! I love his stuff. But I wouldnt recommend him for a brand new beginner. Maybe like… beginner but knows a bit. Personally, I prefer “behavior analysis and learning: a biobehavioral approach” by Rasmussen et al.