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We as humans behave the way we do for one reason: to get what we need and want. This is quite a bold statement, I know, but it is pure science, the science of behavior. Although the focus of this article is driver behavior, what you will read can be applied to any behavior.

It is the difference between a science focused on the self or personality as an initiating agent of action and a science focused on behavior-environment relations.

This month on Operant Innovations - Thought Leaders, we are back with Dr. Darnell Lattal as she answers the questions "Where do you see the field going?" and/or "Where would he like to see the field go?"

"People Don't Discriminate, Environments Do" is a phrase many of us in the field of behavior analysis have heard, but what does this really mean? How does this apply to what we do in work and our personal lives?

Join presenter Aaron Bevacqua as he dives into this topic and asks the questions that many of us have had!

Join Operant Innovations as we talk with Dr. Tom Byrne about the unique undergraduate research opportunities at MCLA.

What makes someone wise? That’s a loaded question. Everyone has a different conception; however, you hear the word, and immediately classic images come to mind.

Dr. Linda LeBlanc and Dr. Tyra Sellers are joined by Dr. Shahla Ala'i-Rosales! This episode describes the importance of understanding your learning history with prior supervisors and influencers. There are several benefits of reflection on your past experiences with supervisors, mentors, coaches . . . good, bad, and ugly. The podcast describes an activity for exploring the past influences in order to identify your values and design your actions as a supervisor. In addition, the listener is guided through an activity for identifying future development goals and seeking influencers and mentors to help them achieve those goals.

Today we are joined by Dr. Cheryl Davis, Dr. Sam Blanco, and Sarah Russell from Russell Sage College's Online ABA Program. This isn't just your ordinary online program, you can also meet the requirements for NYSABA. With small cohorts and a plethora of opportunities to connect with faculty and staff you are guaranteed to get out of this program, what you put in.

“Why did Johnny just throw the mother of all temper tantrums?” is a question many of you have asked and been asked, in some form or another. The response to this question, under scrutiny, may have been different. The perpetrator may have been different. The circumstances may have been different.

Join Operant Innovations as we speak to Queens College as we hear about their hard work to meet, not only the BACB standards but, the NY State Licensure requirements. Giving potential students two different options in the educational track they take - MA vs. VCS Certificate Program. Providing their students with a wide variety of applied and translational work, with the opportunity to work in diverse settings. If you are interested in applying to either of these 

Part 1 - Issues of Multicultural Diversity in the Ethical Practice of Applied Behavior Analysis with Dr. Angela Capuano.

This month on Thought Leaders, we are sitting down and speaking with Tom Freeman more about his history and where he sees the field of behavior analysis going.

This podcast episode describes the importance of teaching supervisees to take a structured problem-solving approach. The roles of negative reinforcement and self-control in problem identification and problem-solving are discussed. The podcast describes a structured 5 step process for problem solving and strategies for maximizing your success at each step.

This month on Operant Innovations - Thought Leaders, we are sitting down and speaking with Dr. Scott Geller about his history shaped him into the humanistic behavioral scientist he is today and how his eclectic education lead him from the experimental analysis of behavior, to behavior-based safety, and into humanistic behaviorism.

From the moment we are born, we start interacting with our environment. A whimper is followed by getting picked up and access to food.