Applied Behavior Analysis (3rd Edition)

Get the digital PDF edition of Applied Behavior Analysis (3rd Edition) by John O. Cooper, Timothy E. Heron, and William L. Heward.

Recognized as one of the leading textbooks in behavior analysis, this edition is widely used in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), psychology, special education, and behavioral science programs. It explains the scientific principles of behavior analysis and shows how they are applied to assess behavior, develop intervention plans, collect meaningful data, and evaluate treatment outcomes across educational, clinical, and community settings.

The book covers reinforcement, punishment, stimulus control, shaping, chaining, prompting, functional behavior assessment, measurement, single-case research methods, behavior intervention, ethics, and evidence-based practice. Practical examples and real-world case studies help students understand how behavioral principles are applied when working with children and adults, including individuals with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities.

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