Principles of Behavior

By Richard W. Malott, Elizabeth A. Trojan, Elizabeth A. Trojan Suares

Book Overview

Known for both its narrative style and scientific rigor, Principles of Behavior is the premier introduction to behavior analysis. Through an exploration of experimental, applied, and theoretical concepts, the author summarizes the key conversations in the field, bringing the content to life using humorous and engaging language. The text's tried-and-true pedagogy makes the content as clear as possible without oversimplifying the concepts.

Key features of this book include:

Study objectives, key terms, and review questions that encourage students to check their understanding before moving on. Real-world examples and case studies illustrating key concepts and principles. New enrichment sections, demonstrating the way in which the principles of behavior can help us make sense of our everyday lives.

This is an essential resource for both introductory and intermediate courses in behavior analysis. It is carefully tailored to the length of a standard academic semester and how behavior analysis courses are taught, with each section corresponding to a week's worth of coursework. The text can also function as the first step in a student's journey into becoming a professional behavior analyst at the BA, MA, or PhD/EdD level. Each chapter of the text is integrated with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) task list, serving as an excellent primer to many of the BACB tasks.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1032609540
• ISBN13: 9781032609546
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 612 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Very R+

You know how soometimes you have to buy a book for class and you think it's a complete waste of money? This isn't one of those books. I used this book for a Behavior class. I actually didn't have to buy it because my instructor had a spare one he let me borrow, but when the class was over and I had to return the book, I went out and bought my own copy. I love the way this book infuses the theory of behavior with examples in real settings. I admit I'm a bit of a psychology geek, but this book excites me. This book = R+

Principles of Behavior

This book came in just in time and is in really good condition! Thank you for sending it just on time!

Geniousness by Simplicity

Hands Down the best, most eye-opening book I have ever read. Malott cuts all psychological theories down to the basics - and we are presented with his truly scientific version of radical behaviorism. It all makes perfect, basically undebatable, sense; as the reader learns one principle of organsims' behavior after another, with real research (and shockingly effective results) combined with easy to read stories helping to understand newly presented information. Doctor Malott wants to "save the world with behavior analysis," and if this book shows any sign of the field's potential, I think he (we) certainly will.

bewildered and sensual in a strang land

this book single-handedly change my life, being a single mother I constantly look for new ways to inspire and educate my four boys, this book is understandable to even the simplest of women. which i am because i had joey when i was 13 hehee. i would recommend this fantastic find to anyone out there who has trouble with their child rearing and needs to have their own little source of reinforcement. hahahaha. just read it then youll get it.

Malott and company do it again

The (Elementary) Principles of Behavior series continues. This is the text I now use when I teach college-level courses in applied behavior analysis, and students are uniform in their praise for the book's engaging style and easily understood examples. The information is solid and does not get lost in jargon (while simultaneously not watering down information). The humor leaps out at you, sometimes unexpectedly and sometimes with the subtlety of a flying sledge-hammer. An important book for the bookshelf of everyone involved in the field of behavior analysis.