Association for Behavior Analysis International

The Association for Behavior Analysis International® (ABAI) is a nonprofit membership organization with the mission to contribute to the well-being of society by developing, enhancing, and supporting the growth and vitality of the science of behavior analysis through research, education, and practice.

What Is Behavior Analysis?

Behavior analysis is a natural science that seeks to understand the behavior of individuals.

 

That is, behavior analysts study how biological, pharmacological, and experiential factors influence the behavior of humans and nonhuman animals. Recognizing that behavior is something that individuals do, behavior analysts place special emphasis on studying factors that reliably influence the behavior of individuals, an emphasis that works well when the goal is to acquire adaptive behavior or ameliorate problem behavior. The science of behavior analysis has made discoveries that have proven useful in addressing socially important behavior such as drug taking, healthy eating, workplace safety, education, and the treatment of pervasive developmental disabilities (e.g., autism).

 

For further information about behavior analysis, click on the questions below.

 

  • What is a natural science of behavior?
  • What is meant by "experiential factors"?
  • Why emphasize the behavior of individuals?
  • What are these “principles of behavior"?
  • How can I find a qualified practicing behavior analyst?
  • How can I become a member of ABAI?

 

 



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