Quantitative analyses of behavior involve describing, forecasting and explaining behavior using mathematical equations. This approach can generate accurate, precise descriptions of behavior. It makes objective comparison of different explanations possible. Sometimes, models generate surprising predictions and explain things you would not expect from verbal descriptions alone!
We investigate choice and timing, decision making under uncertainty, and factors that affect behavior in dynamic environments.
We investigate choice and timing, decision making under uncertainty, and factors that affect behavior in dynamic environments.
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RECENT RESEARCHA Behavior Analytic Perspective on Treatment of Problem Gaming and Problem Social Media UseProblem gaming and problem social media use are emerging areas of study that present opportunities for research and practice.
Behavior analysts can help to clarify the mechanisms involved, and to differentiate problematic from healthy use. |
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Behavioral Psychology of Cell Phone Use
Our article, "A Behavior Analytic Perspective on Treatment of Problem Gaming and Problem Social Media Use" is part of a special section and topical collection in The Psychological Record about the behavioral psychology of cell phone use.
IntroductionRead Dr. Kyonka's introduction to the special section.
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IssueThe special section is published in the June, 2021 issue of The Psychological Record.
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Topical CollectionA list of all the articles in the topical collection.
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East Bay Behavior AnalysisInformation about behavior analysis in the East Bay, mostly for interested Cal State East Bay students.
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Research ProjectsCurrent and past research from the lab.
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PsychologyCal State East Bay Psychology Department.
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