BEHP1040: Translational Research: Matching Theory and its Applications

* Individuals who have taken BEHP1018 and BEHP1020 should be advised that there is some crossover in material; it is recommended that you select another CE if you do not wish to view repeat material.*

Time: 3 hours, 3 minutes
Credit: 3 Learning BACB CEs

Presenter: F. Charles ("Bud") Mace, Ph.D., BCBA-D

Course Description: This presentation reviews translational findings from nonhuman to human basic research for the purpose of stimulating the development of behavioral technologies.*

Objectives:

• Understand the matching law, including basic and generalized matching equations.
• Learn the variables influencing choice, preference and response allocation, including practical applications and implications for treatment.
• Understand the behavioral model of self-control, including implications and treatments for individuals diagnosed with ADHD.
• Learn to use a framework for designing function-based Interventions based on matching theory.

Keywords: Translational research, matching law, generalized matching law, choice, preference, response allocation, self-control, function-based intervention

Rating: This is an advanced workshop that is recommended for behavior analysis professionals with strong background knowledge of behavior analysis, including prerequisite knowledge of single-subject research designs, simple and complex schedules of reinforcement, behavioral function and behavior-change procedures. 

Access: 60 days from the date and time of registration

Important notes:  Your access begins at the time of purchase, not the time of log in.  Effective July 1, 2022, Florida Tech no longer offers extensions for CE courses; if you do not finish your course and need to repurchase, please contact us.  If you are taking this course to maintain your BACB certification, you will need to write your certification number on your certificate of completion, as the BACB requires that your certificate of completion includes your certification number.

For more information, if you experience problems when registering, or if you need to repurchase a CE please email us at ceu@fit.edu

Refund Policy

No refunds are provided once the course is accessed.

These workshops are presented in partnership between the Florida Tech ABA Online program and ABA Technologies, Inc. ABA Technologies, Inc., is a BACB-approved provider of type-2 continuing education hours (provider number: OP-02-0023)