Applied behavior analysis (ABA), the practical wing of behavior science, is defined by its
focus on socially significant behavior and characterized by an assumed relevance to every …

The purpose of this review was to quantitatively synthesize studies using acceptance and
commitment therapy (ACT) with individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders (NNDs) …

Acceptance describes mediating behaviors in which an individual reduces escape and
avoidance behaviors in response to unwanted private events while also encouraging …

This paper represents the third in a three‐part series intended to challenge the social validity
of the services provided by a university‐based practicum for addressing the challenging …

Resumo Relational Frame Theory (RFT) is the simplest form of operant theory since it claims
nothing more than a particular type of behavior, arbitrarily applicable derived relational …

This book provides a thorough discussion of acceptance and commitment therapy or training
(ACT) and a guide for its use by behavior analysts. The book emphasizes how the …

Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and its counterpart, relational frame theory
(RFT), represent emerging areas of research and professional interest for behavior analysts …

ACT is entering its 40 th year of development. Despite its undeniable historical origins in
behavior analysis, extensive basis in behavior analytic research, and now enormous body of …

Cultural stigma, shame, self-concealment, and language and socio-economic barriers often
keep Asian immigrant parents and children away from mental and behavioral services in the …

Skinner and relational frame theory (RFT) present different behavioral perspectives on
language. Although some bridges can be found between Skinner's account to verbal …