Effective Presentation of Behavior Analysis
in the Mass Media Awardee
2009: Dr. Amos Rolider
Dr. Amos Rolider is a professor of Behavioral Sciences and the chair of the Institute for Research and Prevention of Antisocial Behavior of Children in Educational Settings at the Emek Yezreel College. He also chairs the M.A. Program in Educational Counseling. Dr. Rolider is currently the president of the newly established Israeli Association of Professional Behavior Analysts and heads the Graduate Behavior Analysis Certification program at the University of Tel Aviv. Dr. Rolider received his M.Sc. in Health Sciences and Physical Education from Brigham Young University and his M.A. and Ph.D. in Applied Behavior Analysis and Special Education from Ohio State University. He has been teaching, researching, and practicing behavior analysis for over 30 years in a variety of settings in North America and Israel. Dr. Rolider, a board certified behavior analyst, has published articles in major journals including Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, Behavior Therapy, Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry, Education & Treatment of Children, Child and Family Behavior Therapy, and many other educational publications in Hebrew and English. He has presented more than 250 papers at professional conferences in Europe and North America. In the past few years, Dr. Rolider’s research and clinical work have focused on studying anti-social behaviors of children in home and typical school settings. His popular lecture series has led him to frequent guest appearances on Israeli television and radio. Recently, Dr. Rolider began hosting a weekly live television program and radio show that is gaining popularity among audiences.
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