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The behavior analysis approach to therapy with children and families has its roots in the various learning theories of psychology, particularly the work by Skinner (1938, 1953, 1957, 1969) on operant conditioning. It is important to note that while operant conditioning is seen as the foundation on which behavior analysis procedures are developed, not all behavior is seen as resulting from operant conditioning. A useful conceptualization of the causes of behavior is offered by Ross (1976). He argued that the determinants of a person’s behavior are (1) long-term genetic/constitutional factors, (2) past learning history, (3) current physiological state, and (4) current environmental factors. As Ross has indicated, the first three of these are difficult to manipulate so as to alter behavior. However, the individual’s current environment can be changed, and it is the manipulation of the environment in accordance with the principles of operant conditioning that is the basis of the behavior analysis approach to therapy.
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Hudson, A. (1999). Behavior Analysis. In: Russ, S.W., Ollendick, T.H. (eds) Handbook of Psychotherapies with Children and Families. Issues in Clinical Child Psychology. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-4755-6_10
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