{"product_id":"9781394286706","title":"An Introduction to Behavior Analysis","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAn Introduction to Behavior Analysis\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGregory J. Madden | Derek D. Reed\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eEducation \/ Behavioral Management\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe latest edition of the gold standard in introductory behavior analysis texts\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the newly revised second edition of \u003ci\u003eAn Introduction to Behavior Analysis,\u003c\/i\u003e a team of experienced researchers delivers an engaging and comprehensive introduction to the theoretical fundamentals and applications of behavior analysis. The authors focus on practical issues encountered by practicing behavior analysts, including Pavlovian and operant learning, reinforcement and punishment, motivation and stimulus control, and other key concepts in the field. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book clearly articulates and defends the philosophical assumptions and overarching goals of behavior analysis. It describes objective data collection, experimental methods, and data analysis in the context of modern psychology. You'll also find: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCore behavioral analysis principles explained in an accessible way that are appropriate for introductory audiences\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExpert discussions of a variety of common behavior issues, including language, substance-use disorders, and psychological disorders\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUp-to-date examinations of the latest empirical research and theory, along with identifications of areas that require further data and study\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eComplimentary access to a companion website containing PowerPoint slides and a test bank for each chapter\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerfect for students undertaking their first course in behavior analysis or behavior modification, \u003ci\u003eAn Introduction to Behavior Analysis\u003c\/i\u003e is also a must-read for trainees pursuing certification through the Behavior Analysis Certification Board and for students of the applied psychological sciences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGregory J. Madden, PhD, \u003c\/b\u003eis 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 \u003ci\u003eAPA Handbook of Behavior Analysis\u003c\/i\u003e and the \u003ci\u003eJournal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior\u003c\/i\u003e. He is the co-Editor-in-Chief of the 2nd edition of the \u003ci\u003eAPA Handbook of Behavior Analysis\u003c\/i\u003e (2026). He is an award-winning teacher and scholar and a Fellow of the Association for Behavior Analysis International. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDerek D. Reed, PhD, BCBA-D, \u003c\/b\u003eis 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 \u003ci\u003eJournal of Applied Behavior Analysis\u003c\/i\u003e, the \u003ci\u003eJournal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBehavior Analysis in Practice\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Psychological Record\u003c\/i\u003e. He was previously the Executive Director of the Society for the Quantitative Analyses of Behavior and has published four other co-edited books. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27 April 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781394286706\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e512\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44452135403660,"sku":"9781394286706","price":105.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781394286706_1d822588-44c1-44c9-8dd0-185b33fc3af2.jpg?v=1780101248","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781394286706","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}