In Episode 34, I talk about the BACB's Fourth Edition Task List item E-05: Use independent, interdependent, and dependent group contingencies. 

References:
Cooper, J. O., Heron, T. E., & Heward, W. L. (2020). Applied behavior analysis (3rd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.

If you want more information on these topics, check out page 664 of the Cooper et al. (2020) text.

In Episode 33, I briefly talk about the BACB's Fourth Edition Task List items E-03: Use instructions and rules; and E-04: Use contingency contracting (i.e., behavioral contracts). 

References:
Cooper, J. O., Heron, T. E., & Heward, W. L. (2020). Applied behavior analysis (3rd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.

If you want more information on these topics, check out page 672 of the Cooper et al. (2020) text.

In Episode 32, I talk about the BACB's Fourth Edition Task List item E-02: Use discrimination training procedures. 

References:
Cooper, J. O., Heron, T. E., & Heward, W. L. (2020). Applied behavior analysis (3rd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.

If you want more information on these topics, check out page 399 of the Cooper et al. (2020) text.

**RBT: This episode can be applied to the RBT Second Edition Task List for item C-7.

In Episode 31, I start Section E: Specific Behavior-Change Procedures. Specifically, I talk about the BACB's Fourth Edition Task List item E-01 which states to use interventions based on manipulation of antecedents, such as motivating operations and discriminative stimuli. 

References:
Cooper, J. O., Heron, T. E., & Heward, W. L. (2020). Applied behavior analysis (3rd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.
Morrison, H., Roscoe, E. M., & Atwell, A. (2011). An evaluation of antecedent exercise on behavior maintained by automatic reinforcement using a three-component multiple schedule. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 44(3), 523-541. 

If you want more information on these topics, check out Chapter 26 of the Cooper et al. (2020) text.

**RBT: This episode can be applied to the RBT Second Edition Task List for item D-3. 

In Episode 30, I finish up Section D: Fundamental Elements of Behavior Change!!! I talk about the BACB's Fourth Edition Task List item D-21 which states to use differential reinforcement (e.g., DRO, DRA, DRI, DRL, DRH). 

If you want more information on these topics, check out pages 595-611 of the Cooper et al. (2020) text.

References:
Cooper, J. O., Heron, T. E., & Heward, W. L. (2020). Applied behavior analysis (3rd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.

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**RBT: This episode can be applied to the RBT Second Edition Task List for item D-4.

In Episode 29, I talk about the BACB's Fourth Edition Task List items D-20, which states to use response-independent schedules of reinforcement. 

If you want more information on these topics, check out page 281 of the Cooper et al. (2020) text. 

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**RBT: This episode can be applied to the RBT Second Edition Task List for item C-3. 

Guys! We're back with a new episode! 

In Episode 28, I talk about the BACB's Fourth Edition Task List items D-18 (use extinction) and D-19 (use combinations of reinforcement with punishment and extinction). I begin the episode talking a little bit about mental health and end the episode talking about VOTING! 

If you want more information on these topics, check out pages 36-37 of the Cooper et al. (2007) text.

References:
Cooper, J. O., Heron, T. E., & Heward, W. L. (2007). Applied behavior analysis (2nd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.

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**RBT: This episode can be applied to the RBT Second Edition Task List for item D-5.

Episode 27 covers PUNISHMENT. Specifically, I discuss the following task list items from the BACB's Fourth Edition Task List (how many times do I say "task list"?): D-15: Identify punishers; D-16: Use positive and negative punishment; and D-17: Use appropriate parameters and schedules of punishment. If you want more information on punishment, check out pages 325-372 of the Cooper et al. text (source below)!

References:
Cooper, J. O., Heron, T. E., & Heward, W. L. (2007). Applied behavior analysis (2nd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.

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This episode covers the Fourth Edition Task List items D-10, D-11, D-12, D-13, and D-14, which states to use echoic training, mand training, tact training, intraverbal training, and listener training, respectively. If you want more information on these topics, check out pages 533-545 of the Cooper et al. (2007) text. 

References:
Cooper, J. O., Heron, T. E., & Heward, W. L. (2007). Applied behavior analysis (2nd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.

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This episode covers the Fourth Edition Task List items D-09: Use the verbal operants as a basis for language assessment. In order to discuss that, I first discuss FK-43 - FK-46, which covers echoics, mands, tacts, and intraverbals. If you want more information on verbal behavior, check out Ch. 25 of the 2nd edition of the Cooper et al. text. 

Helpful visuals in the 2nd edition of the Cooper et al. text:
Page 529 - Table 25.1: Plain English Definitions of Skinner's Six Elementary Verbal Operants.
Page 532 - Table 25.2: Antecedent and Consequent Controlling Variables for Six Elementary Verbal Operants.
Page 534 - Figure 25.1 : Verbal behavior classification chart. 

References:
Cooper, J. O., Heron, T. E., & Heward, W. L. (2007). Applied behavior analysis (2nd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.

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This episode covers the Fourth Edition Task List items D-08: Use discrete-trial and free-operant arrangements. If you want more information on free-operant arrangements, check out page 77 of the Cooper et al. text.

References:
Cooper, J. O., Heron, T. E., & Heward, W. L. (2020). Applied behavior analysis (3rd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.

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**RBT: This episode can be applied to the RBT Second Edition Task List for item C-4 and C-5.