#32 - Is Private Equity Good for ABA? w/ Dr. Cody Morris
Release Date: 07/01/2025
#45 - Spreading the Science: Radical Behaviorism for All w/ Dr. Matt Normand
Functional Relations
In this episode, Zach and Caleb discuss a recent paper on radical behaviorism and the dissemination of those ideas with Dr. Matt Normand. 1.5 General CEU (BACB, IBAO, and/or QABA) is available for this episode. You can purchase them at Become a member to get access to our entire library of CEs and access exclusive behind the scenes content for $79/yr. References: Johnston, J. M. (2014). Radical behaviorism for ABA practitioners. Sloan Publishing. Johnston, J. M., & Ahearn, W. H. (2026). The status of radical behaviorism. Perspectives on Behavior Science, 1-16. Moore, J....
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#44 - Leveling Up the Respondent-Operant Distinction w/ Dr. Michael Domjan
Functional Relations
In this episode, Zach and Caleb discuss the distinction between operant and respondent behavior with Dr. Michael Domjan. 1.5 General CEU (BACB, IBAO, and/or QABA) is available for this episode. You can purchase them at Become a member to get access to our entire library of CEs and access exclusive behind the scenes content for $79/yr. Things to check out from the episode: Dr. Domjan's Youtube channel: Dr. Domjan's textbooks discussed during the episode: References: Brown, P. L., & Jenkins, H. M. (1968). AUTO‐SHAPING OF THE PIGEON'S KEY‐PECK 1. Journal of the...
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#43 - Analyzing Complex Teacher-Student Interactions w/ Dr. Corey Stocco and Molly Dwyer
Functional Relations
In this episode, Zach and Caleb discuss analyzing teacher-student interactions with Dr. Corey Stocco (BCBA-D) and Molly Dwyer (BCBA). 1.5 General CEU (BACB, IBAO, and/or QABA) is available for this episode. You can purchase it at Become a member to get access to our entire library of CEs and access exclusive behind the scenes content for $79/yr. Things to check out from the episode: Learn more about the Nurtured Heart Approach References: Athens, E. S., & Vollmer, T. R. (2010). An investigation of differential reinforcement of alternative behavior without...
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#42 - The Status of Radical Behaviorism w/ Dr. Bill Ahearn
Functional Relations
In this episode, Zach and Caleb discuss a recent publication on the status of radical behaviorism with Dr. Bill Ahearn. 1 General CEU (BACB, IBAO, and/or QABA) is available for this episode. You can purchase it at Become a member to get access to our entire library of CEs and access exclusive behind the scenes content for $79/yr. References: Johnston, J. M., & Ahearn, W. H. (2026). The status of radical behaviorism. Perspectives on Behavior Science, 1-16. Skinner, B. F. (1984). Selection by consequences. Behavioral and brain sciences, 7(4), 477-481.
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#41 - Student Episode: 7 Dimensions of ABA
Functional Relations
In this episode, Zach and Caleb have a discussion to help students understand the 7 dimensions of applied behavior analysis from the 1968 article "Some Current Dimensions of Applied Behavior Analysis" by Baer, Wolf, & Risley. This covers A.5. of the BCBA Test Content Outline (6th ed). No CEs are available for this episode. Become a member to get access to our entire library of CEs and access exclusive behind the scenes content for $79/yr. References: Cooper, J. O., Heron, T. E., & Heward, W. L. (2020). Applied behavior analysis (3rd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson....
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#40 - Rethinking How We Teach Tacts w/ Dr. Judah Axe
Functional Relations
In this episode, Zach and Caleb discuss rethinking how we approach teaching tacts w/ Dr. Judah Axe. 0.5 Ethic/0.5 General CEU (BACB, IBAO, and/or QABA) is available for this episode. You can purchase it at Become a member to get access to our entire library of CEs and access exclusive behind the scenes content for $79/yr. Things to check out from the episode: References: Axe, J. B., & Laprime, A. P. (2017). The effects of contingent pairing on establishing praise as a reinforcer with children with autism. Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, 29(2), 325-340. ...
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#39 - The Science of Positive Culture Building w/ Dr. Bruce Tinor
Functional Relations
In this episode, Zach and Caleb discuss practices that support building positive cultures within educational settings with Dr. Bruce Tinor. 1 Supervision CEU (BACB, IBAO, and/or QABA) is available for this episode. You can purchase it at Become a member to get access to our entire library of CEs and access exclusive behind the scenes content for $79/yr. Things to check out from the episode: Book on four hats of leadership: References: Skinner, B. F. (1984). Selection by consequences. Behavioral and brain sciences, 7(4), 477-481.
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#38 - Can I Take That $11 Gift Card? w/ Dr. Paula Kenyon
Functional Relations
In this episode, Zach and Caleb discuss the BACB ethics codes related to giving gifts, accepting gifts, and multiple relationships with Dr. Paula Kenyon. 1 Ethics CEU (BACB, IBAO, and/or QABA) is available for this episode. You can purchase it at Become a member to get access to our entire library of CEs and access exclusive behind the scenes content for $79/yr. Things to check out from the episode: Link to book Daily Ethics: Link to Functional Relations Podcast Episode #1 where we first discuss this topic: Link to Functional Relations Podcast Episode w/ Dr. Tyra Sellers: ...
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#37 - Pavlovian Conditioning for the Applied Behavior Analyst w/ Dr. Michael Domjan
Functional Relations
In this episode, Zach and Caleb discuss respondent concepts such as habituation, sensitization, and Pavlovian conditioning with Dr. Michael Domjan, and how these processes are relevant in applied clinical practice. 1.5 CEUs (BACB, IBAO, and/or QABA) are available for this episode. You can purchase them at Become a member to get access to our entire library of CEs and access exclusive behind the scenes content for $79/yr. Things to check out from the episode: Dr. Domjan's Youtube channel: Dr. Domjan's textbooks discussed during the episode: References: Breland, K., & Breland, M....
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#36 - Did Skinner Meditate? Behaviorism Meets Contemplative Living w/ David Roth
Functional Relations
In this episode, Zach and Caleb discuss a behavior analytic interpretation of contemplative practices with David Roth. 1.5 CEUs (BACB, IBAO, and/or QABA) are available for this episode. You can purchase them at Become a member to get access to our entire library of CEs and access exclusive behind the scenes content for $79/yr. Things to check out from the episode: David Roth's Podcast w/ Dr. David Palmer: Consider checking out the work of the B.F. Skinner Foundation: Link to BF Skinner Foundation bookstore to purchase Reflections on Behaviorism and Society: Behaviorism and...
info_outlineIn this episode, Zach and Caleb discuss private equity as an ownership structure and its implications for ABA companies w/ Dr. Cody Morris.
- 1 Ethics CE (BACB, IBAO, and/or QABA) is available for this episode. You can purchase it at https://www.functionalrelationspodcast.com
- Become a member to get access to our entire library of CEs and access exclusive behind the scenes content for $79/yr. https://www.functionalrelationspodcast.com/subscription/membership
References:
- Morris, C. (2025). Private Equity in Behavior Analysis: A Reckoning. Perspectives on Behavior Science, 1-7.
- Morris, C., Grauerholz-Fisher, E., Ellsworth, M. E., & Crocker, C. E. (2024). A primer on private equity ownership in ABA. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 1-10.
- Palley, H. A. (1985). The Social Transformation of American Medicine.