From a Behavioral Point of View The Unique Perspective of Behavior Analysis

by Jay Moore

This brief, 190-page paperback text covers many topics that appear in more traditional psychology courses, but from the standpoint of behavior analysis. For example, among the topics covered are genetics, language, the self, consciousness, cognition, perception, intentions, emotions, ethics, and values. In each chapter, the author introduces the main topic, then compares a traditional approach to the topic with a behavior analytic approach. Also included are logical extensions to ideas and concepts students may have heard about in other psychology courses, but about which students may have thought behavior analysis has nothing to say. Each chapter is self-contained, which allows instructors to rearrange topics to suit their courses. The book can serve as either the main text, perhaps augmented by additional readings, or a supplement, to supply behavior analytic content in an existing course.

190 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2016

Reviews

[Kaitlyn]

This is a well-written introductory text on behaviorism, specifically radical behaviorism, by one of the most well-regarded and prolific scientists in this area. It is more accessible to students than his articles, and more comprehensive. I greatly prefer Moore's work to Baum's, personally. While I enjoyed this book, I don't know if I have a home for it. Its too introductory for where I am at this point in my education, but when it comes to students, I find I still prefer Johnston's text, as it emphasizes the clinical relevance of the philosophy for practitioners better.

Not a bad book, though.

[Shamiah Evans]

Great read.

[Parm of Sean]

Yeah it's pretty good you should read this if you're studying aba, moore says "indeed" a lot