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Applied Behavior Analysis for Teachers, 10th edition

Published by Pearson (April 23, 2021) © 2022

  • Paul A. Alberto Georgia State University
  • Anne C. Troutman University of Memphis
  • Judah Axe Simmons University

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For courses in applied behavior analysis, behavior management, and behavior modification.

A balance of technically sound, systematically organized, and engaging content

Applied Behavior Analysis for Teachers illustrates the principles of behavior analysis. Teachers can then create their own recipes for success. It includes classroom-based examples and practices grounded in research. The text helps teachers deal appropriately and ethically with some of the most challenging behaviors students display.

The 10th Edition reflects advances in the applications of applied behavior analysis. It contains new ethical considerations and recommendations for using modern classroom technologies.

Hallmark features of this title

  • The systematic organization covers the entire process of applied behavior analysis. Instructors can assign students a behavior-change project concurrently with class discussions and readings.
  • Powerful strategies, including positive behavior support plans, model how to deal with challenging student behaviors without resorting to traditional, aversive or punitive methods.
  • A functional assessment and analysis chapter facilitates understanding of the behavior change paradigm.
  • Coverage of cultural and linguistic diversity prepares readers to apply behavior analysis in today's classrooms.
  • Classroom examples show applied behavior analysis in action. General education examples model realistic techniques to use in general education inclusive classrooms.

New and updated features of this title

  • UPDATED: Classroom vignettes featuring the beloved Professor Grundy provide amusing examples of principles and practices at work today.
  • UPDATED: Ethical considerations when using applied behavior analysis include updates to the ethical code of the Behavior Analysis Certification Board® , the Association for Behavior Analysis International, and current research.
  • UPDATED/NEW: Definitions and terminology help maximize the effectiveness of teachers in classrooms. The use of positive language reflects current behavioral approaches to education and sensitivity to issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the classroom.
  • UPDATED/NEW: Sheets, figures, charts and tables for actual data recording show readers how it's done and prepare them to record data.
  • UPDATED: Classroom-tested example instruments and strategies demonstrate the ease of using technology advancements for data collection in today's educational settings.

The LMS-Compatible Assessment Bank streamlines assessments and grading

  • NEW: Learning outcome quizzes, application exercises and automatically graded chapter tests can be assigned from a packaged file. Questions give students feedback and model responses based on their answers.

Features of Pearson eText for the 10th Edition

  • Video Examples, including authentic classroom videos and interviews with experts in the field, expand on principles or concepts in each chapter, helping put the reading into context.
  • An Interactive Glossary allows students to quickly build their professional vocabulary as they read.
  1. Roots of Applied Behavior Analysis
  2. Responsible Use of Applied Behavior Analysis Procedures
  3. Preparing Behavioral Objectives
  4. Procedures for Collecting Data
  5. Graphing Data
  6. Single-Subject Designs
  7. Determining the Function of Behavior
  8. Arranging Consequences That Increase Behavior
  9. Arranging Consequences That Decrease Behavior
  10. Differential Reinforcement: Antecedent Control and Shaping
  11. Providing for Generalization of Behavior Change
  12. Teaching Students to Manage Their Own Behavior
  13. Putting It All Together

About our authors

Judah B. Axe, PhD, BCBA-D, LABA, received his MA and PhD in Special Education and Applied Behavior Analysis from The Ohio State University. He is currently an Associate Professor of Behavior Analysis, and a former Associate Professor of Special Education, at Simmons University in Boston, MA. He conducts research with children with autism and related disabilities in the areas of verbal behavior, social skills and challenging behavior. Dr. Axe serves on the editorial boards of five behavior analytic journals and has held leadership positions with the Association for Behavior Analysis International, the Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy and the Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies.

Paul A. Alberto received his undergraduate degree from Hunter College in New York City, and then taught elementary-aged students with intellectual disabilities in the south Bronx. While teaching he completed a master's degree in Special Education: Mental Retardation at Fordham University. He moved to Atlanta and completed his PhD in Special Education: Severe Disabilities at Georgia State University. His professional career in higher education has been at GSU in the Department of Educational Psychology and Special Education. He is coordinator of the teacher education program in Multiple and Severe Disabilities. He is Co-Director of the program in Applied Behavior Analysis and is Co-Director of the University Initiative on Language and Literacy. Since 2003 he has served as co-editor of the journal Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities. Currently, he is Principal Investigator on a grant from the Institute on Education Sciences entitled, "Integrated Literacy for Students with Moderate and Severe Disabilities."

Anne C. Troutman received her undergraduate degree in elementary education from the University of Georgia in 1964, and then taught elementary grades for 5 years. She completed her master's degree in special education from Georgia State University and taught students with behavior disorders in self-contained and resource settings and served as a crisis intervention specialist and special education supervisor. After receiving her PhD from Georgia State in 1977, she taught graduate and undergraduate students in general and special education at The University of Memphis until her retirement in 2009.

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