Common Misunderstandings About the BACB

As one of the oldest organizations in a young profession, the BACB and its functions are often misunderstood. To combat this disconnect, CEO Dr. Jim Carr and Deputy CEO Dr. Melissa Nosik explore the BACB’s history and break down these common misconceptions in this episode of Inside the BACB. _____ Resources: • Ethics Resources • SME Application • Examination Information • Carr, J. E., Luke, M. M., & Arntzen, E. (2020). On recent attempts to rebrand “behavior analysis” as “behavior science.” European Journal of Behavior Analysis, 21:1, 20-25, DOI: 10.1080/15021149.2019.1611130 https://doi.org/10.1080/15021149.2019.1611130 • Johnston, J. M., Mellichamp, F. H., Shook, G. L., & Carr, J. E. (2014). Determining BACB examination content and standards. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 7, 3-9. doi:10.1007/s40617-014-0003-6 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4711728/ (Free)