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| Interbehaviorism in Practice |
| Sunday, May 25, 2025 |
| 12:00 PM–12:50 PM |
| Marriott Marquis, M2 Level, Marquis Salon 1-5 |
| Area: PRA; Domain: Service Delivery |
| Chair: Claudia Drossel (Eastern Michigan University) |
| CE Instructor: Mitch Fryling, Ph.D. |
| Presenting Author: MITCH FRYLING (California State University, Los Angeles) |
| Abstract: Interbehaviorism has not been widely disseminated in behavior analysis. Even when it has been considered, questions about its everyday practical value have always been present. This presentation addresses these questions directly – highlighting the implications of interbehaviorism for practice. This includes practice in the workplace, education, and clinical settings. Most work in applied behavior analysis is dominated by operant concepts and practices. This approach is appealing for several reasons and has been associated with a great deal of success. Still, there are limits to strictly approaching behavior change efforts this way. And while these limits may be experienced in many areas of the science of behavior, they seem particularly present in complex practice settings. This presentation describes some of the core features of interbehaviorism and how they might facilitate a more comprehensive approach to clinical work. The role of language in behavior change efforts is given special attention. Examples from clinical behavior analysis, including a consideration of relationships and psychological flexibility, are provided. |
| Instruction Level: Intermediate |
| Target Audience: -General understanding of basic behavioral principles -Experience working in the practice of behavior analysis |
Learning Objectives: 1. Explain the implications of interbehaviorism for case conceptualization
2. Describe how language participates in behavior change efforts
3. Distinguish between operant and field based approaches to understanding behavior |
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| MITCH FRYLING (California State University, Los Angeles) |
 Mitch Fryling received his BS and MA in psychology (behavior analysis) from Western Michigan University, and his PhD in psychology (behavior analysis) from the University of Nevada, Reno. Mitch's scholarly interests are diverse, including both applied/clinical and theoretical/philosophical areas. The majority of this work centers on interbehaviorism and interbehavioral psychology and involves efforts to incorporate interbehavioral thinking in behavior analysis. Mitch has provided service to the field in various ways and works at California State University, Los Angeles. |
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