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Much has been written about the potential benefits of translational research in behavior analysis, but a lack of consensus about what constitutes “translational” creates a barrier to effective knowledge–practice innovation within the discipline and across other sciences. We propose a tiered system, adapted from a biomedical translational pathway, for classifying behavior analysis research on a basic–applied spectrum. Tier 0 is blue sky basic science in which the subjects, behaviors, stimuli, and settings are selected for convenience. Tier 1 is use-inspired basic science with a socially important end game and research subject. Tier 2 is solution-oriented research that attempts to solve a specific problem in a socially important subject, but 1 or more aspects of the research are selected for purposes of experimental control rather than social importance. Tier 3 is applied behavior analysis research that studies a problem of social significance for the subject and involves behaviors, stimuli, and settings that are socially important. Tier 4 is impact assessment in which behavioral technology is applied with a direct benefit to society. We provide examples of behavior–analytic research in each tier and evaluate the potential benefits of organizing behavior analysis in this way.
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The authors wish to thank Michael Perone, Regina Carroll, and Editor Tom Critchfield for their invaluable input. Portions of this article were presented at the Association for Behavior Analysis Australia Inaugural Conference in 2016.
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Kyonka, E.G.E., Subramaniam, S. Translating Behavior Analysis: a Spectrum Rather than a Road Map. Perspect Behav Sci 41, 591–613 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40614-018-0145-x
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