Behavior Analysis and Learning: A Biobehavioral Approach (7th Edition)

By W. David Pierce & Carl D. Cheney
Publisher: Routledge (2021) · Language: English · ISBN-13: 9781032065144

Behavior Analysis and Learning: A Biobehavioral Approach (7th Edition) offers a comprehensive and contemporary overview of the principles, theories, and biological foundations of behavior analysis.

This updated edition integrates behavioral science and neuroscience, presenting a unified understanding of how learning and behavior are shaped by both environmental and physiological factors.

Key features include:

• Expanded coverage of reinforcement, motivation, and complex behavior systems.

• In-depth analysis of operant and respondent conditioning, along with neurobehavioral mechanisms.

• New material on relational frame theory, behavioral economics, and applied behavior analysis (ABA).

• Real-world examples and data-driven discussions connecting laboratory research to clinical and educational practice.

Ideal for students, researchers, and practitioners in psychology, neuroscience, and applied behavior analysis, this text bridges experimental and applied perspectives—making it a cornerstone resource for understanding the science of behavior.