Friday Dec 06, 2024

Episode 186: Culturo-Behavior Science: A Primer with Dr. Traci Cihon, Dr. Kyosuke Kazaoka, and Dr. Albert Malkin

In this episode, Ben speaks with Drs. Traci Cihon, Kiyo Kazaoka, and Albert Malkin. This conversation delves into the emerging field of Culturo-Behavior Science, exploring its historical roots, practical applications, and the personal journeys of the speakers within this discipline. The discussion highlights the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration, the challenges faced by behavior analysts, and the opportunities for future growth and career paths in this evolving field.

Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop)

BACB: 1.5 Learning
IBAO: 1.5 Learning
QABA: 1.5 General

Contact:

The Culturo-Behavior Science Innovation Lab

cbsinlab@gmail.com

Traci Cihon

https://www.linkedin.com/in/traci-cihon-801bb9324/

Albert Malkin

https://www.edu.uwo.ca/about/faculty-profiles/albert-malkin/index.html

Doctor of Education Program at the University of Western Ontario

https://www.edu.uwo.ca/graduate-education/edd/applied-behaviour-analysis.html

Kiyo Kazaoka

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kiyo-kazaoka-01329638/

Articles and Books Referenced

Cihon, T. M. (2023). Advancing research and practice in Culturo-Behavior Science: A call to action. Behavior and Social Issues, 32(2), 339-359.

Cihon, T. M., & Mattaini, M. A. (Eds.). (2020). Behavior science perspectives on culture and community. Springer.

Krispin, J. Culturo-behavioral Hypercycles and the Metacontingency: Incorporating Self-Organizing Dynamics into an Expanded Model of Cultural Change. Perspect Behav Sci 42, 869–887 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40614-019-00212-3

Malagodi, E. F. (1986). On radicalizing behaviorism: A call for cultural analysis. The Behavior Analyst, 9, 1–17. https://doi.org/10.1007/bf03391925

Malagodi, E. F., & Jackson, K. (1989). Behavior analysts and cultural analysis: Troubles and issues. The Behavior Analyst, 12, 17–33. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03392474

Mattaini, M. A. (2013). Strategic nonviolent power: The science of satyagraha. Athabasca University Press.

Mobus, G. E., & Kalton, M. C. (2014). Principles of systems science. Springer.

Mobus, G. E. (2022). Systems science: Theory, analysis, modeling, and design. Springer Nature.

Reid, D. H., Luyben, P. D., Rawers, R. J., & Bailey, J. S. (1976). Newspaper recycling behavior: The effects of prompting and proximity of containers. Environment and Behavior, 8(3), 471-482. https://doi.org/10.1177/136327527600800307

Skinner, B. F. (1981). Selection by consequences. Science, 213(4507), 501–504. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.7244649

Links:

Culturo-Behavior Science Verified Course Sequence

https://www.abainternational.org/vcs/culturo-behavior-science.aspx

Behaviorists for Social Responsibility

https://bfsr.abainternational.org/

https://iba.abainternational.org/2024/10/28/behaviorists-for-social-responsibility-sig/

Ontario Behaviourists for Social Responsibility

https://www.obfsr.org/

Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Referenced

Episode 35 with Dennis Reid

https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-35-staff-training-and-supervision-with-dr-dennis-reid-phd-bcba-d/