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All Things Behavior Re-Release: Social Validity and Contemporary Applied Behavior Analysis with Tim Vollmer and Janae' Pendergrass Oct 26, 2026

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Thanks for tuning in to hear our conversation with Tim Vollmer and Janae' Pendergrass about their paper, "Social Validity and Contemporary Applied Behavior Analysis", published in Perspectives on Behavior Science.

If you liked this episode, check out All Things Behavior on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or search "All Things Behavior" wherever you get your podcasts.

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Acknowledgments
- Host: Cody Morris, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA
  - https://salve.edu/users/dr-cody-morris
- Co-host and Executive Producer: Megan Ellsworth, M.S., BCBA
  - https://salve.edu/our-mission/faculty-staff-directory/megan-ellsworth
- Organizational Support
  - ABAI
    - https://www.abainternational.org/welcome.aspx
  - Music
    - My Oasis by raspberrymusic (Vladislav Kurnikov)
      - https://open.spotify.com/artist/0ZYRMFkdPfK4prEJu5hcgR
    - That Elegant Chill Vibe by Pulse Sound
      - https://audiojungle.net/user/pulse_sound/portfolio
  - Link to Article
    - https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40614-025-00452-6
  - Links from Talk
    - Sen and colleagues’ “Issues of Consent and Assent in Pediatric Neurosurgery”: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00381-020-04907-w
    - Allen and colleagues’ “Neurodiversity-affirming Applied Behavior Analysis”: https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2024-69171-001
    - Bhattacharya and colleages’ “Experiencing Independence: Perspectives from Autistic Adults”: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40178784/
    - Burney and colleagues’ “Rethinking the Place of Qualitative Methods in Behavior Analysis”: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40614-022-00362-x
    - Morris and colleagues’ “Participant Assent in Behavior Analysis: Considerations for Participants with Autism and Developmental Disabilities”: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/jaba.859
    - Morris and colleagues’ “Toward a Further Understanding of Assent”: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/jaba.1063

All Things Behavior Re-Release: The Status of Radical Behaviorism with Jim Johnston and Bill Ahearn Oct 05, 2026

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Thanks for tuning in to hear our conversation with Jim Johnston and Bill Ahearn about their paper, "The Status of Radical Behaviorism", published in Perspectives on Behavior Science.

If you liked this episode, check out All Things Behavior on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or search "All Things Behavior" wherever you get your podcasts.

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Remember to join us on Facebook to suggest articles to review and questions for authors.
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Acknowledgments
- Host: Cody Morris, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA
  - https://salve.edu/users/dr-cody-morris
- Co-host and Executive Producer: Megan Ellsworth, M.S., BCBA,LBA
  - https://salve.edu/our-mission/faculty-staff-directory/megan-ellsworth
- Organizational Support
  - ABAI
    - https://www.abainternational.org/welcome.aspx
  - Music
    - My Oasis by raspberrymusic (Vladislav Kurnikov)
      - https://open.spotify.com/artist/0ZYRMFkdPfK4prEJu5hcgR
    - That Elegant Chill Vibe by Pulse Sound
      - https://audiojungle.net/user/pulse_sound/portfolio
  - Link to Article
    - https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40614-026-00495-3
  - Links from Talk
    - Hank Schlinger and Matt Norman's "Radical Behaviorism: A Primer for the Professional and the Person": https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40614-026-00504-5?utm_source=rct_congratemailt&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=nonoa_20260506&utm_content=10.1007/s40614-026-00504-5
    - Jim Johnston's Talking About Behavior: https://talkingaboutbehavior.com/
    - Dave Palmer's "A Behavioral Interpretation of Memory": https://www.researchgate.net/publication/232602125_A_behavioral_interpretation_of_memory

All Things Behavior Re-Release: A Discussion of ABAI's Response to the New York Times and Wall Street Journal with Alice Shillingsburg, Julie Kornack and Gordon Bourland Sep 21, 2026

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Thanks for tuning in to hear our conversation with Alice Shillingsburg, Julie Kornack and Gordon Bourland about ABAI's letter to the editors of the New York Times and Wall Street Journal discussing recent media coverage of ABA service delivery and billing practices.

If you liked this episode, check out All Things Behavior on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or search "All Things Behavior" wherever you get your podcasts.

Show Notes

Remember to join us on Facebook to suggest articles to review and questions for authors.
- https://www.facebook.com/allthingsbehaviorpodcast
Acknowledgments
- Host: Cody Morris, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA
  - https://salve.edu/users/dr-cody-morris
- Co-host and Executive Producer: Megan Ellsworth, M.S., BCBA,LBA
  - https://salve.edu/our-mission/faculty-staff-directory/megan-ellsworth
- Organizational Support
  - ABAI
    - https://www.abainternational.org/welcome.aspx
  - Music
    - My Oasis by raspberrymusic (Vladislav Kurnikov)
      - https://open.spotify.com/artist/0ZYRMFkdPfK4prEJu5hcgR
    - That Elegant Chill Vibe by Pulse Sound
      - https://audiojungle.net/user/pulse_sound/portfolio
  - Link to Letter
    - https://media.abainternational.org/BestPractices/Letter%20to%20editors.pdf

Farewell and New Beginnings Aug 18, 2025

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Check out this episode to hear our send-off, thanks, and excitement about a new podcast.

S8E14: A Tutorial on Indicating Responses and Their Importance in Mand Training with Sarah Frampton and Judah Axe Aug 11, 2025

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Sarah Frampton and Judah Axe join us to talk about their paper, A Tutorial on Indicating Responses and Their Importance in Mand Training.

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Remember to join us on Facebook to suggest articles to review and questions for authors.
- https://www.facebook.com/BApractice
Acknowledgments
- Host and Executive Producer: Cody Morris, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA
  - https://salve.edu/users/dr-cody-morris
- Assistant Productors
  - Megan Ellsworth
  - Jesse Perrin
- Organizational Support
  - ABAI
    - https://www.abainternational.org/welcome.aspx
  - Behavior Analysis in Practice
    - Editor, Stephanie Peterson, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA
    - https://www.abainternational.org/journals/bap.aspx
  - Music
    - Cruising Altitude by Jim Carr and his band New Latitude
      - http://www.newlatitudemusic.com
    - Link to Article
      - https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40617-024-00965-7

References

Ampuero, M. E., Fowler, M. R., & Sheppard, M. (2025). Training caregivers to teach communication skills to their child diagnosed with autism using behavioral skills training: An assessment of booster trainings. Behavior Analysis: Research and Practice, 25(1), 14–34. https://doi.org/10.1037/bar0000301

S8E13: A Survey of Why and How Clinicians Change Reinforcers during Teaching Sessions with Samuel Morris and Daniel Conine Aug 04, 2025

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Samuel Morris and Daniel Conine join us to talk about their paper, A Survey of Why and How Clinicians Change Reinforcers during Teaching Sessions.

Show Notes

Remember to join us on Facebook to suggest articles to review and questions for authors.
- https://www.facebook.com/BApractice
Acknowledgments
- Host and Executive Producer: Cody Morris, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA
  - https://salve.edu/users/dr-cody-morris
- Assistant Productors
  - Megan Ellsworth
  - Jesse Perrin
- Organizational Support
  - ABAI
    - https://www.abainternational.org/welcome.aspx
  - Behavior Analysis in Practice
    - Editor, Stephanie Peterson, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA
    - https://www.abainternational.org/journals/bap.aspx
  - Music
    - Cruising Altitude by Jim Carr and his band New Latitude
      - http://www.newlatitudemusic.com
    - Link to Article
      - https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40617-023-00847-4

References

degli Espinosa, F., & Hackenberg, T. D. (2024). Token economies: Evidence‐based recommendations for practitioners. Behavioral Interventions, Article e2051. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1002/bin.2051

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, 17(4), 1238–1249. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-024-00965-7

Graff, R. B., & Karsten, A. M. (2012). Assessing preferences of individuals with developmental disabilities: a survey of current practices. Behavior analysis in practice, 5(2), 37–48. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03391822

Kim, J. Y., Morris, C., Ellsworth, M. E., Liu, X., & Seacord, N. F. (2025). Choice versus no choice: Practical considerations for increasing choices. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 58(1), 100–117. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.2920

Shahan, T. A. (2017). Moving beyond reinforcement and response strength. The Behavior Analyst, 40(1), 107–121. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40614-017-0092-y

Shireman, M.L., Lerman, D.C. and Hillman, C.B. (2016), Teaching social play skills to adults and children with autism as an approach to building rapport. Jnl of Applied Behav Analysis, 49: 512-531. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.299

S8E12: #ExploratoryAnalysisOfSentimentTowardABAonTwitter with Albert Malkin and Priscilla Riosa Jul 28, 2025

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Albert Malkin and Priscilla Riosa join us to talk about their paper, #ExploratoryAnalysisOfSentimentTowardABAonTwitter.

Show Notes

Remember to join us on Facebook to suggest articles to review and questions for authors.
- https://www.facebook.com/BApractice
Acknowledgments
- Host and Executive Producer: Cody Morris, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA
  - https://salve.edu/users/dr-cody-morris
- Assistant Productors
  - Megan Ellsworth
  - Jesse Perrin
- Organizational Support
  - ABAI
    - https://www.abainternational.org/welcome.aspx
  - Behavior Analysis in Practice
    - Editor, Stephanie Peterson, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA
    - https://www.abainternational.org/journals/bap.aspx
  - Music
    - Cruising Altitude by Jim Carr and his band New Latitude
      - http://www.newlatitudemusic.com
    - Link to Article
      - https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40617-024-00929-x

References

Burney, V., Arnold-Saritepe, A. & McCann, C.M. Rethinking the Place of Qualitative Methods in Behavior Analysis. Perspect Behav Sci 46, 185–200 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40614-022-00362-x

Burney, V., Arnold-Saritepe, A. & McCann, C.M. How Can Qualitative Methods Be Applied to Behavior Analytic Research: A Discussion and Suggestions for Implementation. Behav Analysis Practice 17, 431–441 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-024-00917-1

Houston, We Have a Narrative by Randy Olson: https://www.amazon.com/Houston-We-Have-Narrative-Science/dp/022627084X

Call for papers in Behavior and Social Issues: https://link.springer.com/journal/42822/updates/27724662

S8E11: The State of Teaching Philosophy in Behavior Analysis Training Programs with Bethany Contreras and Matthew Lewon Jul 21, 2025

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Bethany Contreras and Matthew Lewon join us to talk about their paper, The State of Teaching Philosophy in Behavior Analysis Training Programs.

Show Notes

Remember to join us on Facebook to suggest articles to review and questions for authors.
- https://www.facebook.com/BApractice
Acknowledgments
- Host and Executive Producer: Cody Morris, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA
  - https://salve.edu/users/dr-cody-morris
- Assistant Productors
  - Megan Ellsworth
  - Jesse Perrin
- Organizational Support
  - ABAI
    - https://www.abainternational.org/welcome.aspx
  - Behavior Analysis in Practice
    - Editor, Stephanie Peterson, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA
    - https://www.abainternational.org/journals/bap.aspx
  - Music
    - Cruising Altitude by Jim Carr and his band New Latitude
      - http://www.newlatitudemusic.com
    - Link to Article
      - https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40617-023-00889-8

References

Day, W. F., Jr. (1998). The historical antecedents of contemporary behaviorism. In R. W. Rieber & K. Salzinger (Eds.), Psychology: Theoretical-historical perspectives (2nd ed., pp. 301–352). American Psychological Association. https://doi.org/10.1037/10276-012

Neuringer A. (1991). Humble behaviorism. The Behavior analyst, 14(1), 1–13. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03392543

Kirby, M. S., Spencer, T. D., & Spiker, S. T. (2022). Humble Behaviorism Redux. Behavior and social issues, 31(1), 133–158. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42822-022-00092-4

Interbehaviorism: A Comprehensive Guide to the Foundations of Kantor's Theory and Its Applications for Modern Behavior Analysis by Linda Hayes and Mitch Fryling: https://www.amazon.com/Interbehaviorism-Comprehensive-Foundations-Applications-Behavior-ebook/dp/B08WHD5RBZ

Logic of Modern Science by J.R. Kantor: https://www.amazon.com/Logic-Modern-Science-J-Kantor/dp/0911188401

Understanding Behaviorism by William Baum: https://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Behaviorism-Behavior-Culture-Evolution/dp/140511262X

S8E10: Facilitating Greater Understanding of Trauma-Informed Care in Applied Behavior Analysis: An Introduction to the Special Issue with Jenn Austin Jul 14, 2025

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Jenn Austin joins us to talk about her paper, Facilitating Greater Understanding of Trauma-Informed Care in Applied Behavior Analysis: An Introduction to the Special Issue.

Show Notes

Remember to join us on Facebook to suggest articles to review and questions for authors.
- https://www.facebook.com/BApractice
Acknowledgments
- Host and Executive Producer: Cody Morris, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA
  - https://salve.edu/users/dr-cody-morris
- Assistant Productors
  - Megan Ellsworth
  - Jesse Perrin
- Organizational Support
  - ABAI
    - https://www.abainternational.org/welcome.aspx
  - Behavior Analysis in Practice
    - Editor, Stephanie Peterson, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA
    - https://www.abainternational.org/journals/bap.aspx
  - Music
    - Cruising Altitude by Jim Carr and his band New Latitude
      - http://www.newlatitudemusic.com
    - Link to Article
      - https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40617-024-00988-0

Links:
- The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk: https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748

References:

Huntington, R. N., Badgett, N. M., Rosenberg, N. E., Greeny, K., Bravo, A., Bristol, R. M., Byun, Y. H., & Park, M. S. (2022). Social Validity in Behavioral Research: A Selective Review. Perspectives on behavior science, 46(1), 201–215. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40614-022-00364-9

Jessel, J., Fruchtman, T., Raghunauth-Zaman, N. et al. A Two Step Validation of the Performance-Based IISCA: A Trauma-Informed Functional Analysis Model. Behav Analysis Practice 17, 727–745 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-023-00792-2

Leif, E. S., Kelenc-Gasior, N., Bloomfield, B. S., Furlonger, B., & Fox, R. A. (2024). A systematic review of social-validity assessments in the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis: 2010-2020. Journal of applied behavior analysis, 57(3), 542–559. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.1092

Pollack, M.S., Lloyd, B.P., Doyle, L.E. et al. Are Function-Based Interventions for Students with Emotional/Behavioral Disorders Trauma Informed? A Systematic Review. Behav Analysis Practice 17, 709–726 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-023-00893-y

Rees, R.E., Seel, C.J., Huxtable, B.G. et al. Using the Preschool Life Skills Program to Support Skill Development for Children with Trauma Histories. Behav Analysis Practice 17, 693–708 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-023-00892-z

Seel, C.J., May, R.J. & Austin, J.L. Enriching Prison Environments via Peer-Led Activities. Behav Analysis Practice 17, 679–692 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-023-00851-8

Wheeler, K., Hixson, J., Hamrick, J. et al. Behavior Analysts’ Training and Practice Regarding Trauma-Informed Care. Behav Analysis Practice 17, 746–758 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-023-00836-7

S8E9: Evaluation of a Novel Independent Group Contingency in an Alternative School with Ray Joslyn Jul 07, 2025

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Ray Joslyn joins us to talk about his paper, A Preliminary Demonstration of a Dependent Group Contingency in Alternative Education.

Show Notes

Remember to join us on Facebook to suggest articles to review and questions for authors.
- https://www.facebook.com/BApractice
Acknowledgments
- Host and Executive Producer: Cody Morris, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA
  - https://salve.edu/users/dr-cody-morris
- Assistant Productors
  - Megan Ellsworth
  - Jesse Perrin
- Organizational Support
  - ABAI
    - https://www.abainternational.org/welcome.aspx
  - Behavior Analysis in Practice
    - Editor, Stephanie Peterson, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA
    - https://www.abainternational.org/journals/bap.aspx
  - Music
    - Cruising Altitude by Jim Carr and his band New Latitude
      - http://www.newlatitudemusic.com
    - Link to Article
      - https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40617-025-01055-y

References

Cariveau, T., Muething, C. S., & Trapp, W. (2020). Interpersonal and Group Contingencies. Perspectives on behavior science, 43(1), 115–135. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40614-020-00245-z

Fuhrmann‐Knowles, A., Deshpande, M., & Leaf, J. B. (2024). A systematic literature review of group contingencies with adults. Behavioral Interventions, Article e2027. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1002/bin.2027

Joslyn, P. R., Austin, J. L., Donaldson, J. M., & Vollmer, T. R. (2020). A practitioner’s guide to the good behavior game. Behavior Analysis: Research and Practice, 20(4), 219–235. https://doi.org/10.1037/bar0000199

Joslyn, P. R., Donaldson, J. M., Austin, J. L., & Vollmer, T. R. (2019). The Good Behavior Game: A brief review. Journal of applied behavior analysis, 52(3), 811–815. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.572

Litoe, L., & Pumroy, D. K. (1975). A brief review of classroom group-oriented contingencies. Journal of applied behavior analysis, 8(3), 341–347. https://doi.org/10.1901/jaba.1975.8-341

Page, S. V., Zimmerman, D. M., & Pinkelman, S. E. (2021). A Systematic Review of Dependent Group Contingencies (1970–2019). Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 25(3), 198-209. https://doi.org/10.1177/10983007211054519

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