A Spectrum of Clinical and Practical Applications Derived from Behavior Analysis
Patrick C. Friman Boys Town
The core idea of behavior analysis is revolutionary in that attributes the source or cause of behavior not to the behaving person him or herself but to what has happened to that person up to the exhibition of the behavior. This is one of the most powerful idea ever invented by mankind for understanding, knowing, and dealing with human behavior, especially when it is a problem (because it seeks not to fix the blame but rather seeks to fix the problem instead). And virtually everything this idea touches improves. It has revolutionized approaches to habit disorders, incontinence, addictions, delinquency, and numerous other major concerns of our time. Still, the idea has only begun to be harnessed. Not only can it be used to improve the lives of clients in need, but it can also be used to improve the lives of their providers, and indeed the lives of all people. This talk will describe several options derived from behavior analysis the application of which could exert a powerful beneficial influence on everyday life. Examples to be discussed include anxiety, sleep, incontinence, habit disorders and dealing with difficult people.
Schedule Day 1 - June 26th 2025
Objectives
Attendees will be able to describe the core idea of behavior analysis.
Attendees will be able to provide a simple and parsimonious definition of anxiety.
Attendees will be able to identify the core element in behavior analytic treatment of anxiety.
Attendees will be able to define functional encopresis.
Attendees will be able to describe the critical first step in the management of encopresis
Attendees will be able to define functional enuresis.
Attendees will be able to describe the critical first step in the management of enuresis.
Attendees will be able to describe the most effective treatment for enuresis.
Attendees will be able to describe at least three methods for managing sleep problems.
Attendees will be able to describe REM behavior disorder.
Attendees will be able to define Tourette's syndrome.
Attendees will be able to distinguish between Tourette's syndrome and simple tic disorders.
Attendees will be able to list at least three social reinforcers the delivery of which can improve relationships with people who are being difficult.
Attendees will be able to describe at least two additional methods for dealing with difficult people effectively.