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social science subjects > psychology > applied psychology > applied behavior analysis

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applied behavior analysis  

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  • Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is the scientific study and application of principles of behavior to improve human behaviors that are recognized as important to society (Baer & colleagues, 1968). The redundancy of the term behavior in this definition is purposeful; it reflects the overall emphasis and defining feature of the field. [Source: Encyclopedia of School Psychology; Applied Behavior Analysis]

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