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The third edition of Applied Behavior Analysis offers an authoritative presentation of the science and practice of behavior change across 13 parts and 31 chapters. Authors John O. Cooper, Timothy E. Heron, and William L. Heward provide comprehensive coverage of core behavioral principles, including reinforcement schedules, stimulus control, motivating operations, and single-case experimental designs such as reversal, multielement, and multiple baseline evaluations.
This text incorporates advanced topics such as equivalence-based instruction, emergent learning relations, verbal behavior, and functional behavior assessment. Directly mapped to BACB task list requirements, the volume pairs empirical research with practical intervention procedures—including differential reinforcement, contingency contracting, and generalization strategies—concluding with a thorough analysis of ethical standards and professional conduct.
Institutional Use
Widely adopted as the primary reference—frequently termed the field's gold-standard text—this volume serves university psychology departments, applied behavior analysis graduate tracks, and special education programs as the required textbook for verified course sequences. ABA clinics, autism treatment centers, and behavioral health organizations procure this hardcover edition in bulk for clinical supervision, staff onboarding, and rigorous preparation for BACB board certification examinations.
Product Details
| ISBN-13 | 9780134752556 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10 | 0134752554 |
| Edition | 3rd Edition |
| Authors | John O. Cooper, Timothy E. Heron, William L. Heward |
| Publisher | Pearson |
| Publication date | 2019-07-25 |
| Format | Hardcover |
| Page count | 912 pages |
| Language | English |
| Category | Psychology & Counseling |
| List price | $96.99 / copy |
| Min. order | 5 copies |
| Condition | New |
Table of Contents
PART 1: INTRODUCTION AND BASIC CONCEPTS
- 1. Definition and Characteristics of Applied Behavior Analysis
- 2. Basic Concepts and Principles
PART 2: SELECTING, DEFINING, AND MEASURING BEHAVIOR
- 3. Selecting and Defining Target Behaviors
- 4. Measuring Behavior
- 5. Improving and Assessing the Quality of Behavioral Measurement
PART 3: EVALUATING AND ANALYZING BEHAVIOR CHANGE
- 6. Constructing and Interpreting Graphic Displays of Behavioral Data
- 7. Analyzing Behavior Change: Basic Assumptions and Strategies
- 8. Reversal and Multielement Designs
- 9. Multiple Baseline and Changing Criterion Designs
- 10. Planning and Evaluating Applied Behavior Analysis Research
PART 4: REINFORCEMENT
- 11. Positive Reinforcement
- 12. Negative Reinforcement
- 13. Schedules of Reinforcement
PART 5: PUNISHMENT
- 14. Positive Punishment
- 15. Negative Punishment
PART 6: ANTECEDENT VARIABLES
- 16. Motivating Operations
- 17. Stimulus Control
PART 7: VERBAL BEHAVIOR
- 18. Verbal Behavior
PART 8: DEVELOPING NEW BEHAVIOR
- 19. Equivalence-based Instruction
- 20. Engineering Emergent Learning with Nonequivalence Relations
- 21. Imitation, Modeling, and Observational Learning
- 22. Shaping
- 23. Chaining
PART 9: DECREASING BEHAVIOR WITH NONPUNISHMENT PROCEDURES
- 24. Extinction
- 25. Differential Reinforcement
- 26. Antecedent Interventions
PART 10: FUNCTIONAL ASSESSMENT
- 27. Functional Behavior Assessment
PART 11: SPECIAL APPLICATIONS
- 28. Token Economy, Group Contingencies, and Contingency Contracting
- 29. Self-Management
PART 12: PROMOTING GENERALIZED BEHAVIOR CHANGE
- 30. Generalization and Maintenance of Behavior Change
PART 13: ETHICS
- 31. Ethical and Professional Responsibilities of Applied Behavior Analysts
Key Topics
- Applied Behavior Analysis Principles
- Single-Case Experimental Designs
- Behavioral Measurement & Graphic Displays
- Reinforcement & Punishment Contingencies
- Motivating Operations & Stimulus Control
- Verbal Behavior
- Equivalence-Based Instruction
- Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA)
- Generalization & Maintenance
- BACB Professional & Ethical Compliance
Who This Is For
- University Graduate Students in Applied Behavior Analysis
- Candidates Preparing for BCBA and BCaBA Certification
- Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs)
- Special Education Faculty and Instructors
- Clinical Directors and Behavioral Health Supervisors
Institutional & Bulk Ordering
- Minimum order: 5 copies, with tiered pricing at higher quantities
- Purchase orders and Net-30 terms accepted for qualifying institutions
- Tax-exempt certificates accepted for qualifying accounts
- Free worldwide shipping, no sales tax
Edition & Identifier Check
Always confirm this exact ISBN-13 and edition (9780134752556) against your syllabus or procurement request before ordering — editions of this title are not interchangeable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How is the 3rd edition of Applied Behavior Analysis structured?
A: The textbook is organized into 13 major parts encompassing 31 chapters and, covering fundamental behavioral principles, measurement, single-case experimental designs, functional assessment, intervention procedures, and professional ethics.
Q: Which certification requirements does this textbook address?
A: The third edition incorporates content aligned with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) BCBA and BCaBA 5th Edition Task List, supporting required coursework for verified course sequences and professional credentialing exams.
Q: What significant updates were introduced in the third edition?
A: The third edition added two entirely new chapters—Equivalence-based Instruction (Chapter 19) and Engineering Emergent Learning with Nonequivalence Relations (Chapter 20)—alongside expanded coverage of motivating operations, verbal behavior, functional behavior assessment, and ethical responsibilities.
Q: Is this ISBN the print hardcover edition?
A: Yes, ISBN 9780134752556 designates the official Pearson print hardback edition, originally published on July 25, 2019 (copyright 2020).
Q: What is the minimum order quantity for this title?
A: The minimum order is 5 copies. Tiered pricing applies at 5, 10, and 25 copies; orders of 100 or more copies are quoted directly by email.
Q: Is this the correct edition for my program or syllabus?
A: This listing is ISBN 9780134752556 (ISBN-10 0134752554). Please confirm this exact identifier and edition against your syllabus or procurement request before ordering, as editions of this title are not interchangeable.
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A: Yes. Purchase orders and Net-30 terms are accepted for qualifying institutions, and tax-exempt certificates are accepted at checkout.
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