Introduction to Functional Analysis with Zach Morford, PhD, BCBA-D

Description

Course: Introduction to Functional Analysis
ACE Provider: The Clinical Behavior Analyst
BACB ACE Provider Number: OP-24-10952
ACE Coordinator: Angela Coreil, PhD, BCBA
CE Instructor and Speaker: Zach Morford, PhD, BCBA-D
Continuing Education: 1.0 Learning CEU, General
Instructional Duration: 60 minutes
Format: Online, asynchronous video
Intended Audience: BCBA and BCaBA certificants
Original Publication Date: 2/13/2019
Course Access Period: One year from the date of purchase

Course Description
The concept of function is fundamental to behavior analysis. Skinner described a functional analysis as the examination of the external variables of which behavior is a function. Accordingly, behavior analysts seek to explain behavior by identifying its functional relations with environmental events, including relevant antecedent and consequential conditions.

This foundational concept has supported a broad range of scientific discoveries and applied interventions. Within behavior analysis, functional analysis is particularly associated with research identifying environmental variables affecting severe behavior, including the influential work of Iwata and colleagues. However, functional analysis can be applied much more broadly to the range of behavioral concerns practitioners encounter.

This course examines the concept of functional analysis, its historical development within behavior analysis, and its implications for practitioners working with varied populations and behavioral concerns.

Instructor Information
Zach Morford, PhD, BCBA-D, is a behavior analyst and former Director of the Texas Association for Behavior Analysis (TexABA). His professional background includes behavior analysis, professional education, and the application of behavior-analytic principles to understanding behavior-environment relations.

Learning Objectives
After completing this course, participants will be able to:
1. Define the behavior-analytic concept of function and provide an example.
2. Describe at least one way functional analysis has been used to assess human behavior
3. Identify how antecedent and consequential environmental events may contribute to a functional analysis of behavior.

Completion Requirements:
To earn 1.0 Learning CEU, participants must:
Complete the full course.
Respond to all required knowledge-check questions.
Complete the course evaluation.

After meeting all requirements, participants may download their CEU certificate through their My CBA account. The course and associated CEU requirements must be completed within one year of purchase.

Purchasing and Course Access
Your order should process immediately. After purchase, you will receive an email confirming your payment. The course will then be available through your My CBA account.

Disclosures
Affiliations and conflicts of interest: Angela Coreil owns The Clinical Behavior Analyst and may receive some revenue from purchases.