The Impact of Skinner's Verbal Behavior on Organizational Behavior Management
Fox, E. J., & VanStelle, S. E. (2010). The impact of Skinner's Verbal Behavior on Organizational Behavior Management. Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 30, 70-81.
In the book Verbal Behavior, Skinner provided a comprehensive, behavioral account of language. While the impact of Skinner’s analysis on empirical research has been examined broadly, this review of the literature focused on studies relevant to organizational behavior management (OBM). Both empirical and nonempirical journal articles in OBM were analyzed, along with several influential books in the field. The results of this review indicate that the conceptual framework provided in Verbal Behavior has had virtually no impact on empirical research in OBM and very limited impact on conceptual work. Potential reasons for this lack of influence are discussed, and further research on verbal behavior in organizations is encouraged.
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Relational Frame Theory: An Overview of the Controversy
Gross, A. C., & Fox, E. J. (2009). Relational frame theory: An overview of the controversy. The Analysis of Verbal Behavior, 25, 87-98.
Although Skinner’s Verbal Behavior (1957) was published over 50 years ago, behavior-analytic research on human language and cognition has been slow to develop. In recent years, a new behavioral approach to language known as relational frame theory (RFT) has generated considerable attention, research, and debate. The controversy surrounding RFT can be difficult to fully appreciate, partly because of the complexity of the theory itself and partly because the debate has spanned several years and several journals. The current paper aims to provide a concise overview of RFT and a summary of key points of debate and controversy.
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Using Video Technology to Disseminate Behavioral Procedures: A Review of Functional Analysis: A Guide for Understanding Challenging Behavior (DVD)
Carr, J. E., & Fox, E. J. (2009). Using Video Technology to Disseminate Behavioral Procedures: A Review of Functional Analysis: A Guide for Understanding Challenging Behavior (DVD). Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 42, 919-923.
Although applied behavior analysis has generated many highly effective behavior-change procedures, the procedures have not always been effectively disseminated. One solution to this problem is the use of video technology, which has been facilitated by the ready availability of video production equipment and software and multiple distribution methods (e.g., DVD, online streaming). We review a recent DVD that was produced to disseminate the successful experimental functional analysis procedure. The review is followed by general recommendations for disseminating behavior-analytic procedures via video technology.
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Top 10 Things I Love About Xootr Scootering to Work
I recently purchased a super-sweet Xootr MG scooter to use as my primary mode of transportation to work. And I love it. It is a "kick" or "push" scooter, not one of those sissy motorized ones. This is all man-power, baby. Although the Xootr was a bit expensive, it is easily one of the most worthwhile purchases I've made in recent years. Here are 10 reasons why:
1) It gets me to work twice as fast as walking.
The most direct route from my apartment to my work is about 1.7 miles, but that includes many of San Francisco's (in)famous hills. The more manageable, level route I usually take is 2.5 miles (5 miles round trip). Walking, this takes me 40-45 minutes each way. Xootr scootering, it takes me about 20 minutes. Over the course of a week, that's an extra 3+ hours added to my life for cold chillin' maxin' and relaxin'.
2) It's a nice workout.
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Facebook Jesus Quiz
These facebook quizzes are getting out of hand. My facebook newsfeed recently informed me of the following: "Stefanie took the What Does Jesus Think of You? quiz and the result is Jesus thinks you're a Jew." What the hell does that mean?
As someone who is very likely one-quarter Jewish and married to a Jewish woman, I must say that I am thoroughly...confused. Maybe offended? Nah, probably just constipated. But, seriously, wtf? Jesus was a Jew. Do these quiz results mean that Jesus thinks you're cool and one of his homies? Or is he gettin' all up in yo grill Mel Gibson-style and pissed that you killed him? I never understood religion. Or those inane facebook quizzes.
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Pedophilemobile?
I was rather alarmed to see this vehicle parked across the street from my apartment the other day. "Come see the collection of Barbies I have in this big, windowless van, my child!" Creepy.
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Using Wikipedia for Good and Not Evil in Education
Although Wikipedia is often considered a woefully inaccurate, no-good, downright evil source by many academics, there has actually been a great deal of interesting discussion on how Wikipedia (and other open content projects) can be incorporated into course writing assignments. For me, the bottom line is this: Yes, Wikipedia and other online sources have their limitations and problems. However, we all know that students rely heavily on such sources (heck, many educators rely heavily on such sources, too), so rather than simply ignoring them or forbidding their use in a course, educators should be teaching students to critically examine all sources of information and helping them to understand the variety of ways in which knowledge is constructed in the digital age.
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An Introduction to Relational Frame Theory (Tutorial)
My tutorial on Relational Frame Theory is now hosted at FoxyLearning.com. The newest version is improved in many ways, including:
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- Full audio narration added throughout the program (with user control over volume, replaying, and the showing of corresponding text)
- Ability to save progress at any point in the program (instead of just at the beginning or end of a lesson)
- Faster and more streamlined animations and greater user control over when animations play
- More student performance data available to instructors (including overall practice question accuracy, last lesson completed, first quiz score, highest quiz score, number of quiz attempts, and date of last access)
- Progress in lesson and program now clearly indicated by progress bar, screen numbers, and lesson numbers
- Full-screen viewing now available (and can be toggled on and off by the user)
- Now hosted on a much faster (and more secure) dedicated web server
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Relational Frame Theory Learning Resources
My list of resources for learning about Relational Frame Theory has been updated and moved to my new website, FoxyLearning. Check out the updated list now!
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How to Give Effective Oral Presentations
Below you can download the presentations from a panel discussion (chaired by Kristen Alyssa Rost of Queens College) titled "How to Give Effective Oral Presentations" at the annual convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis (May 2008 in Chicago, IL).
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