In this episode, Caleb interviews Zach about his research and publication on procrastination and discusses the applied application of the results.

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References:

• Bird, Z., & Chase, P. N. (2021). Student pacing in a master's level course: Procrastination, preference, and performance. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 54(3), 1220-1234.
• Johnson, P. E., Perrin, C. J., Salo, A., Deschaine, E., & Johnson, B. (2016). Use of an explicit rule decreases procrastination in university students. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 49(2), 346–358. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.287
• Malott, R. W. (2005). Notes from an introspective behaviorist. Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 24(1–2), 75–112. https://doi.org/10.1300/J075v24n01_06
• Malott, R. W., Shimamune, S., & Malott, M. E. (1993). Rule-governed behavior and organizational behavior management: An analysis of interventions. Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 12(2), 103-116.
• Michael, J. (1991). A behavioral perspective on college teaching. The Behavior Analyst, 14(2), 229–239.
• Perrin, C. J., Miller, N., Haberlin, A. T., Ivy, J. W., Meindl, J. N., & Neef, N. A. (2011). Measuring and reducing college students' procrastination. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 44(3), 463–474. https://doi.org/10.1901/jaba.2011.44-463
• Schlinger, H., & Blakely, E. (1987). Function-altering effects of contingency-specifying stimuli. The Behavior Analyst, 10(1), 41–45. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03392405

In this episode, Zach and Caleb discuss a recent publication on Pavlovian Conditioning in classroom w/ Dr. Rick Colombo.

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• Dr. Domjan Youtube video: The Psychology of the Smart Phone

References:

• Colombo, R. A., Mahmoudi, S., Wright, W. B., Huang, Y. H., & Madden, G. J. (2026). Appetitive Pavlovian conditioning in two inclusive kindergarten classrooms. Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior, 125(3), e70107.
• Lewon, M., & Domjan, M. (2026). Toward a Modern View of Pavlovian Conditioning in Applied Behavior Analysis. Perspectives on Behavior Science, 49(2), 267-295.
• Madden, G. J., Mahmoudi, S., & Brown, K. R. (2023). Pavlovian learning and conditioned reinforcement. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 56(3), 498–519. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.1004

In this episode, Zach and Caleb discuss a recent paper on radical behaviorism and the dissemination of those ideas with Dr. Matt Normand.

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Dr. Matt Normand Substack

References:

• Johnston, J. M. (2014). Radical behaviorism for ABA practitioners. Sloan Publishing.
• Johnston, J. M., & Ahearn, W. H. (2026). The status of radical behaviorism. Perspectives on Behavior Science, 1-16.
• Moore, J. (2008). Conceptual foundations of radical behaviorism.
• Schlinger, H. D., & Normand, M. P. (2026). Radical Behaviorism: A Primer for the Profession and the Person. Perspectives on Behavior Science, 1-19.

In this episode, Zach and Caleb discuss the distinction between operant and respondent behavior with Dr. Michael Domjan.

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• Dr. Domjan's Youtube channel: Introduction to Learning and Behavior: Key Concepts
• Dr. Domjan's textbooks discussed during the episode:
  • The Essentials of Conditioning and Learning, Fifth Edition
  • Amazon.com: The Principles of Learning and Behavior: 9781285088563: Domjan, Michael P.: Books

References:

• Brown, P. L., & Jenkins, H. M. (1968). AUTO‐SHAPING OF THE PIGEON'S KEY‐PECK 1. Journal of the experimental analysis of behavior, 11(1), 1-8.
• Domjan, M. (2016). Elicited versus emitted behavior: Time to abandon the distinction. Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior, 105(2), 231-245.
• Skinner, B. F. (1965). Science and human behavior (No. 92904). Simon and Schuster.
• Skinner, B. F. (2019). The behavior of organisms: An experimental analysis. BF Skinner Foundation.

In this episode, Zach and Caleb discuss analyzing teacher-student interactions with Dr. Corey Stocco (BCBA-D) and Molly Dwyer (BCBA).

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Learn more about the Nurtured Heart Approach Nurtured Heart Institute | Nurtured Heart Approach training

References:

• Athens, E. S., & Vollmer, T. R. (2010). An investigation of differential reinforcement of alternative behavior without extinction. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 43(4), 569-589.
• Patterson, G. R. (2002). The early development of coercive family process. In J. B. Reid, G. R. Patterson, & J. Snyder (Eds.), Antisocial behavior in children and adolescents: A developmental analysis and model for intervention (pp. 25–44). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
• Sidman, M. (1989). Coercion and its fallout. Boston: Authors cooperative.
• Stocco, C. S., & Thompson, R. H. (2015). Contingency analysis of caregiver behavior: Implications for parent training and future directions. Journal of applied behavior analysis, 48(2), 417-435.
• Vollmer, T. R., Peters, K. P., Kronfli, F. R., Lloveras, L. A., & Ibañez, V. F. (2020). On the definition of differential reinforcement of alternative behavior. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 53(3), 1299-1303.

In this episode, Zach and Caleb discuss a recent publication on the status of radical behaviorism with Dr. Bill Ahearn.

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References:

• Johnston, J. M., & Ahearn, W. H. (2026). The status of radical behaviorism. Perspectives on Behavior Science, 1-16.
• Skinner, B. F. (1984). Selection by consequences. Behavioral and brain sciences, 7(4), 477-481.

In this episode, Zach and Caleb have a discussion to help students understand the 7 dimensions of applied behavior analysis from the 1968 article "Some Current Dimensions of Applied Behavior Analysis" by Baer, Wolf, & Risley. This covers A.5. of the BCBA Test Content Outline (6th ed).

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References:

• Cooper, J. O., Heron, T. E., & Heward, W. L. (2020). Applied behavior analysis (3rd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.
• Baer, D. M., Wolf, M. M., & Risley, T. R. (1968). Some current dimensions of applied behavior analysis. Journal of applied behavior analysis, 1(1), 91–97. https://doi.org/10.1901/jaba.1968.1-91

In this episode, Zach and Caleb discuss rethinking how we approach teaching tacts w/ Dr. Judah Axe.

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Making meaningful book

Essentials for living

References:

Axe, J. B., & Laprime, A. P. (2017). The effects of contingent pairing on establishing praise as a reinforcer with children with autism. Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, 29(2), 325-340. Bahry, S., Gerhardt, P. F., Weiss, M. J., Leaf, J. B., Putnam, R. F., & Bondy, A. (2023). The ethics of actually helping people: Targeting skill acquisition goals that promote meaningful outcomes for individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 16(3), 672-695. Barosky, C. (2023). Antecedent variables influencing tacting with children with autism [Unpublished doctoral dissertation]. Simmons University. Clements, C. C., Zoltowski, A. R., Yankowitz, L. D., Yerys, B. E., Schultz, R. T., & Herrington, J. D. (2018). Evaluation of the social motivation hypothesis of autism: a systematic review and meta-analysis. JAMA psychiatry, 75(8), 797-808. Dozier, C. L., Iwata, B. A., Thomason‐Sassi, J., Worsdell, A. S., & Wilson, D. M. (2012). A comparison of two pairing procedures to establish praise as a reinforcer. Journal of applied behavior analysis, 45(4), 721-735. Dube, W. V., MacDonald, R. P., Mansfield, R. C., Holcomb, W. L., & Ahearn, W. H. (2004). Toward a behavioral analysis of joint attention. The Behavior Analyst, 27(2), 197-207. Dudley, L. L., Axe, J. B., Allen, R. F., & Sweeney‐Kerwin, E. J. (2019). Establishing praise as a conditioned reinforcer: Pairing with one versus multiple reinforcers. Behavioral Interventions, 34(4), 534-552. Lovaas, O. I. (1987). Behavioral treatment and normal educational and intellectual functioning in young autistic children. Journal of consulting and clinical psychology, 55(1), 3. Cengher, M., & Fienup, D. M. (2020). Presession attention affects the acquisition of tacts and intraverbals. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 53(3), 1742-1767. Moher, C. A., Gould, D. D., Hegg, E., & Mahoney, A. M. (2008). Non‐generalized and generalized conditioned reinforcers: Establishment and validation. Behavioral Interventions: Theory & Practice in Residential & Community‐Based Clinical Programs, 23(1), 13-38. Skinner, B. F. (1957). Verbal behavior. New York: Appleton-Century-Crofts. Sundberg, M. L. (2008). VB-MAPP Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement Program: a language and social skills assessment program for children with autism or other developmental disabilities: guide. Mark Sundberg. Sundberg, M. L., & Partington, J. W. (1998). Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills (ABLLS). Pleasant Hill, CA: Behavior Analysts, Inc.

In this episode, Zach and Caleb discuss practices that support building positive cultures within educational settings with Dr. Bruce Tinor.

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• Book on four hats of leadership: Positional Authority Ain't Leadership: Behavioral Science for Navigating Bull$hit, Optimizing Performance, and Avoiding A$$ Clownery: Gavoni, Dr. Paul: 9798989798100: Amazon.com: Books

References:

• Skinner, B. F. (1984). Selection by consequences. Behavioral and brain sciences, 7(4), 477-481.

In this episode, Zach and Caleb discuss the BACB ethics codes related to giving gifts, accepting gifts, and multiple relationships with Dr. Paula Kenyon.

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Link to book Daily Ethics: Amazon.com: Daily Ethics: Creating Intentional Practice for Behavior Analysts: 9798988654858: Sellers, Tyra, Patrizi, Emily, Lichtenberger, Sarah: Books Link to Functional Relations Podcast Episode #1 where we first discuss this topic: S1E1- CAN I TAKE THAT GLASS OF WATER? Link to Functional Relations Podcast Episode w/ Dr. Tyra Sellers: S3E1 - THE SUPERVISOR EXPERIENCE: BECOMING AN EFFECTIVE SUPERVISOR W/ DR. TYRA SELLERS

References: Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts - codes 1.11, 1.12

In this episode, Zach and Caleb discuss respondent concepts such as habituation, sensitization, and Pavlovian conditioning with Dr. Michael Domjan, and how these processes are relevant in applied clinical practice.

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Things to check out from the episode:

Dr. Domjan's Youtube channel: Introduction to Learning and Behavior: Key Concepts Dr. Domjan's textbooks discussed during the episode: The Essentials of Conditioning and Learning, Fifth Edition Amazon.com: The Principles of Learning and Behavior: 9781285088563: Domjan, Michael P.: Books

References:

• Breland, K., & Breland, M. (1961). The misbehavior of organisms. American psychologist, 16(11), 681.
• Groves, P. M., & Thompson, R. F. (1970). Habituation: a dual-process theory. Psychological review, 77(5), 419.
• Skinner, B. F. (1965). Science and human behavior (No. 92904). Simon and Schuster.
• Weinert, C., Maier, C., Laumer, S., & Weitzel, T. (2022). Repeated IT Interruption: Habituation and Sensitization of User Responses. Journal of Management Information Systems, 39(1), 187–217.
• Wolpe, J., Brady, J. P., Serber, M., Agras, W. S., & Liberman, R. P. (1973). The current status of systematic densitization. American Journal of Psychiatry, 130(9), 961-965.