Books in behavior analysis

Books in behavior analysis

Below is a list of various books on behavior analysis. NOTE that the list is not exhaustive, but includes key books in various areas of the discipline. If you have any suggestions for books that you think should be on this list, please let us know in the ‘Write a Comment’ column.

General about behavior analysis and behavior

  • Baer, D. M., and Pinkston, E. M. (1997). Environment and Behavior. Boulder, CO, Westview Press.
  • Budd, K. S., and Stokes, T. (Ritstj). (2003). A Small Matter of Proof: The Legacy of Donald M. Baer. Context Press.
  • Catania, C. A (1997). Learning. 4th Ed. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.
  • Cooper, J. O., Heron, T.E., and Heward, W. L. (2007). Applied Behavior Analysis. 2nd Ed. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.
  • Keller, F. S., and Schoenfeld, W.N. (1950 originally. Reprinted by the B. F. Skinner
  • Foundation, 1995). Principles of Psychology. Acton, MA: Copley Publishing Group.
  • Sundberg, M. L.,  and Michael, J. (1998). A Collection of Reprints on Verbal Behavior. Danville, CA: Behavior Analysts, Inc.
  • Pryor, K. (1999). Don’t shoot the dog!. The New Art of Teaching and Training. Revised Edition. NY: Bantam Books.
  • Repp, A. C., and Horner, R. (1999). Functional Analysis of Problem Behavior. From Effective Assessment to Effective Support. Wadsworth Publishing.
  • Troutman, A. and Troutman, A. C. (2005). Applied Behavior Analysis for Teachers. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.

B.F. Skinner

  • B. F. Skinner (1938 originally. Reprinted by the B. F. Skinner Foundation, 1991 and 1999.). The Behavior of Organisms: An Experimental Analysis.
  • B. F. Skinner (1948). Walden Two.
  • B. F. Skinner (1953). Science and Human Behavior.
  • B. F. Skinner (1957 originally. Reprinted by the B. F. Skinner Foundation in 1992 and 2002.). Verbal Behavior.
  • C. B. Ferster and B. F. Skinner (1957 originally. Reprinted by the Foundation in 1997). Schedules of Reinforcement.
  • B. F. Skinner (1968 originally. Reprinted by the Foundation in 2003). The Technology of Teaching.
  • B. F. Skinner (1971 originally. Reprinted by arrangement with Hackett Publishing Company in 2002.). Beyond Freedom and Dignity.
  • B. F. Skinner (1974). About Behaviorism.
  • Epstein, R. (1982). Skinner for the Classroom: Selected Papers. Research Press.

Skinner’s biographies

  • B. F. Skinner (1976). Particulars of My Life: Part One of an Autobiography.
  • B. F. Skinner (1979). The Shaping of a Behaviorist: Part Two of an Autobiography.
  • B. F. Skinner (1983). A Matter of Consequences: Part Three of an Autobiography.
  • Bjork, D.W. (1997). B.F. Skinner: A Life. American Psychological Association.

Basic research and measurement of behavior

  • Barlow, D. H., and Hersen, M. (1984). Single Case Experimental Designs. Strategies for Studying Behavior Change. 2nd. Edition. Boston, MA: Allyon and Bacon.
  • Bellack, A. S. & Hersen, M. (1998). Behavioural Assessment. A Practical Handbook. (4th Ed). NY: Pergamon Press.
  • Hayes, S. C., Barlow, D. H., and Nelson-Gray, R.O. (1999). The Scientist Practitioner.  Research and Accountability in the Age of Managed Care. 2nd Ed. Boston, MA: Allyon and Bacon.
  • Honig, W. K., and Staddon, J. E. R. (Ritstj.). (1977). Handbook of operant behavior. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall.
  • Johnston, J. M., and Pennypacker: (1993). Strategies and Tactics of Behavioral Research. 2nd Ed. Hillsdale, NJ: Lawerence Erlbaum Associates.
  • Lattal, K. A., and M. Perone, M. (Ritstj.) (1998). Handbook of Research Methods in Human Operant Behavior. (1998). NY: Plenum Press.
  • Sidman, M. (1960). Tactics of Scientific Research. Boston, MA: Authors Cooperative Inc.
  • Thompson, T., Felce, D., and Symons, F. J. (2000). Behavioral Observation. Technology and Applications in Developmental Disabilities. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes.

Autism and related developmental disorders

In general

  • Clinical Practice Guideline. The Guideline Technical Report. Autism/Pervasive developmental disorders.  Assessment and intervention for young children (Age 0-3 years). New York State Department of Health. Early Intervention Program.
  • Delmolino, L., and Harris, S. L. (2004). Incentives for Change. Motivating People with Autism Spectrum Disorders to Learn and Gain Independence. Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House.
  • Harris, S. L., and Weiss, M. J. (1998). Right from the Start. Behavioral Intervention for Young Children with Autism. A Guide for Parents and Professionals. Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House.
  • Keenan, M., Kerr, K. P., and Dillenburger, K. (2000). Parent’s Education as Autism Therapists. Applied Behaviour Analysis in Context. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
  •  Koegel, R. L., and Koegel, L. K. (1995). Teaching Children with Autism. Strategies for Initiating Positive Interactions and Improving Learnign Opportunities. Baltmore, MD: Paul H. Brookes.
  •  Lovaas, O. I. Teaching Individuals with Developmental Delays. Basic Intervention Techniques. (2003). Austin, Tx: PRO-ED Inc.
  •  Maurice, C. (1993). Let Me Hear Your Voice. A Family’s Triumph Over Autism. NY: Fawcett, Columbine.
  •  Maurice, C., Green, G., and Luce, S. C. (1996). Behavioral Intervention for Young Children with Autism. A Manual for Parents and Professionals. Austin, Tx: PRO-ED Inc.
  •  McClannahan, L. E., and Krantz, P. J. (1999). Acitvity Schedules for Children with Autism. Teaching Independent Behavior. Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House.
  •  McEachin, J., and Leaf, R. Ritstj. (1999). A Work in Progress. Behavior Management Strategies and a Curriculum for Intensive Behavioral Treatment of Autism. DRL Books.
  •  Koegel, L. K., and Koegel, R. L. (1996). Positive Behavior Support. Including People with Difficult Behavior in the Community. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes.

Teaching speaking and expression

  • Bondy, A., and Frost, L. (2001). A Picture’s Worth. PECS and Other Visual Communication Strategies in Autism. Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House.
  • McClannahan, L. E., and Krantz, P. J. (2005). Teaching Conversation to Children with Autism. Scripts and Script Fading. Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House.
  • Sundberg, M. L., & Partington, J. W. (1998). Teaching Language to Children with Autism or Other Developmental Disabilities. Danville, CA: Behavior Analysts, Inc.
  • Partington, J. W. And Sundberg, M. L., & (1998). The Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills (The ABLLS). Danville, CA: Behavior Analysts, Inc.

Social skills

  • Maurice, C., Green, G., and Foxx, R. M. Ritstj. (2001). Making a Difference. Behavioral Intervention for Autism. Austin, Tx: PRO-ED Inc.
  • Weiss, M. J., and Harris, S. L. (2001). Reaching Out, Joining In. Teaching Social Skills to Young Children with Autism. Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House.

Organizational Behavior Management

  •  Braksick, L. W. (1999). Unlock Behavior, Unleash Profits. NY: McGraw-Hill Trade.
  •  Daniels, AC & Daniels, EJ (2004). Performance management: Changing behavior that drives organizational effectiveness (4th ed.). Missing publisher information.
  •  Daniels, A. C. (1999). Bringing Out the Best in People. NY: McGraw-Hill/Contemporary Books.
  •  Gilbert, T. F. (1978). Human Competence: Engineering Worthy Performance. NY: McGraw-Hill.

Children – education – parents

  •  Azrin, N. H., and Foxx, R. M. (1974). Toilet Training in Less than a Day. NY: Pocket Books.
  •  Bijou, S. W. (1993). Behavior Analysis of Child Development. Reno, NV: Context Press.
  •  Christophersen, ER, and Mortweet, SL (2004). The parenting book. (Gyða Haraldsdóttir and Matthías Kristiansen, Icelandic translation). Scrub.
  •  Glenn L. (1994).The Power of Positive Parenting. A Wonderful Way to Raise Children. P&T Ink.
  •  Hart, B., and Risley, T. R. (1995). Meaningful Differences in the Everyday Experience of Young American Children. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes.
  •  Hart, B., and Risley, T. R. (1999). The Social World of Children Learning to Talk. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes.

Behavioral problems and functional behavior analysis.

  •  Carr, E. G og félagar (1994).  Communication-Based Intervention for Problem Behavior.  A User’s Guide for Producing Positive Change. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes.
  •  Glasberg, B. A. (2006). Functional Behavior Assessment for People with Autism. Making Sense of Seamingly Senseless Behavior. Bethseda, MD: Woodbine House.
  •  O’Neill, R. E., Horner, R. H., Albin, R.W., Storey, K., and Sprague, J.R., (1996). Functional Analysis and Problem Behavior. A Practical Handbook. Wadsworth Publishing.
  •  Repp, A. C., and Horner, R. (1999). Functional Analysis of Problem Behavior. From Effective Assessment to Effective Support. Wadsworth Publishing.

School issues, learning and teaching

  • Barret, B. H. (2002). The Technology of Teaching REVISITED: A Reader’s Companion to B.F. Skinner’s Book. Cambridge, MA: Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies.
  • Bruce, G. S.  (1999). Instructional Design Made Easy. Aubrey Daniels & Associates, Inc.
  • Latham, G. L. Behind the Schoolhouse Door: Managing Chaos With Science, Skills & Strategies. Cambridge, MA: Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies.
  • Greer, R. D. ( 2002). Designing Teaching Strategies: An Applied Behavior Analysis Systems Approach. Academic Press.
  • Heward, W. L. et al. (2004). Focus on Behavior Analysis in Education: Achievements, Opportunities and Challenges. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.
  • Johnson, K., and Street, E.M. (2004). The Morningside Model of Generative Instruction. What it Means to Leave No Child Behind. Cambridge, MA: Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies.
  • Maloney, M. (1998). Teach Your Children Well: A Solution to Some of North America’s Educational Problems. Cambridge, MA: Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies.
  • Ninness, H. A. C., and Glenn, S. S. (1988). Behavior Analysis and School Psychology. A Research Guide to Principles and Procedures. Greenwood Press.
  • Troutman, A. and Troutman, A. C. (2005). Applied Behavior Analysis for Teachers. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.
  • Stein, M., Kinder, D., Silbert, J., and Carnine, D. W. (2005). Designing Effective Mathematics Instruction: A Direct Instruction Approach (4th Edition). NJ: Prentice Hall.
  • Carnine, D. W., Silbert, J., Kame’enui, E. J., and Tarver, S., (2003). Direct Instruction Reading. (4th Edition). NJ: Prentice Hall.
  • Watkins, C. L.  (1997). Project Follow Through: A Case Study of Contingencies Influencing Instructional Practices of the Educational Establishment. Cambridge, MA: Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies.
  • West, R. P., and L. A. Hamerlynck (Ritstj.). (1992). Designs for Excellence in Education. The Legacy of B.F. Skinner. Longmont, CO: Sopris West.
  • Classroom management and behavior
  • Crone, D. A., Horner, R., and Hawken, L.S. (2003). Responding to Problem Behavior in Schools. The Behavior Education Program. The Guilford Press.
  • Rhode, G., Reavis, H. K., and Jenson, W.R. (1995). The Tough Kid Book. Sopris West.
  • Rhode, G., Reavis, H. K., and Jenson, W.R. (1995). The Tough Kid Toolbox. Sopris West.
  • Walker, H.M., Elizabeth Ramsey, E. and Gresham, F.G. (2003). Antisocial Behavior in School. Evidence-Based Practices. Wadsworth Publishing.

Positive Behavior Support

  • Crone, D.A., Horner, R., and Hawken, L. S. (2003). Building Positive Behavior Support Systems in Schools: Functional Behavioral Assessment. The Guilford Press.
  • Koegel, L.K., and Koegel, R.L. (1996). Positive Behavior Support. Including People with Difficult Behavior in the Community. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes.
  • Precision Teaching
  • Graf, S., and Lindsley, O. R. (2002). Standard Celeration Charting.
  • Pennypacker, H. S., Gutierrez, A. and Lindsley, O.R. (2003). Handbook of the Standard Celeration Chart.
  • Witt, J., and Beck R. (1999). One Minute Functional Academic Assessment and Interventions. “Can’t” Do it…” or “Won’t” do it?. Sopris West.

Various

  •  Bailey, J. S., and Burch, M. R. (2005). Ethics for Behavior Analysts. A Practical Guide to the Behavior Analysis Certification Board Guidelines for Responsible Conduct. Hillsdale, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.
  •  Barrett, C. M. (1995). The Magic of Matsumoto: The Suzuki Method of Education. Palm Springs. CA: ETC Publications.
  •  Schwartz, A.,  and Goldiamond, I. (1975). Social Casework. A Behavioral Approach. NY: Columbia University Press.
  •  Hayes, S. C., Barnes-Holmes, D., & Roche, B. (2001). Relational frame theory: A post-Skinnerian account of human language and cognition. New York: Plenum.
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