Newsletter
Volume 32 | 2009 | Number 1
B. F. Skinner Lecture Series
The B. F. Skinner Lecture Series features distinguished speakers from fields other than behavior analysis. Presenters in this series were selected and invited by Area Coordinators.
Autism
G. B. Schaefer
Considerations in Autism Spectrum Disorders
Dr. G. B. Schaefer (University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Monday, May 25; 11:00 a.m.
Behavioral Pharmacology
Richard Foltin
Exploring Behavioral Mechanisms of Putative Therapeutic Interventions
Dr. Richard Foltin (New York State Psychiatry Institute)
Tuesday, May 26; 11:30 a.m.
Clinical; Family; Behavioral Medicine
William R. Miller
Motivational Interviewing: Humanistic and Behavioral Perspectives
Dr. William R. Miller (University of New Mexico)
Saturday, May 23; 3:30 p.m.
Robert B. Cialdini
The Role of Social Factors in Behavior Change
Dr. Robert B. Cialdini (Arizona State University)
Monday, May 25; 9:30 a.m
Community Interventions; Social & Ethical Issues
Frederic Wagner
Global-Warming Effects and Human Solutions
Dr. Frederic Wagner (Department of Wildland Resources, Utah State University)
Sunday, May 24; 1:30 p.m.
Education
Bruce Chorpita
Data-Based Decision Making and Evidence-Based Practice: A Systems Level Approach
Dr. Bruce Chorpita (UCLA)
Sunday, May 24; 1:30 p.m.
Daniel Reschly
Barriers to the Preparation of Highly Qualified Teachers in Reading
Dr. Daniel Reschly (Vanderbilt University)
Sunday, May 24; 2:30 p.m.
Experimental Analysis of Behavior
David Stephens
The Evolutionary Economics of Information Use: From Simple Signals to Learning
Dr. David Stephens (University of Minnesota)
Monday, May 25; 1:30 p.m.
Human Development; Gerontology
Celia Moore
Experience, Learning, and Development: The Role of Reliable Resources in Natural Environments
Dr. Celia Moore (University of Massachusetts Boston)
Monday, May 25; 10:00 a.m.
Teaching Behavior Analysis
Betina Jean-Louis
Applications of Behavior Analysis in Urban Education
Dr. Betina Jean-Louis (Harlem Children’s Zone, Inc.)
Sunday, May 24; 3:30 p.m.
Theoretical, Philosophical, and Conceptual Issues
Scott Kelso
The Complementary Nature of Coordination Dynamics
Dr. Scott Kelso (Florida Atlantic University)
Sunday, May 24; 10:30 a.m.
Verbal Behavior
Fiona Cowie
Guess What? Language is Learned!
Dr. Fiona Cowie (California Institute of Technology)
Monday, May 25; 2:30 p.m.