Expert Perspectives: Emotions and Emotional Behavior; Analysis and Practical Applications

$12

Includes:

• EP.ALi Emotions and Emotional Behavior; Analysis and Practical Applications

About

Many common theories of emotions describe emotions as resulting from a mediating, internal process. Additionally, many scientific studies and teaching procedures for children rely on facial expression as the primary indications of emotions. However, these misconceptions have been recently updated or refuted by neuroscience. Additionally, while facial expression is part of the context of a description of emotions, facial expressions are not good indicators of specific emotions. The purpose of the three-hour webinar is to provide a parsimonious analysis of emotions as described by Skinner and updated by the Goldiamond-Layng theory which states emotions not internal states but rather descriptions of changes in contingencies, or contingency descriptors. A formal definition of contingency, the distinction between emotions and emotional behavior, how we learn the words for emotions will be discussed. Additionally, preliminary research in teaching children with autism to label the emotion words “fear” and “anger” and their corresponding contingencies will be presented.

Continuing Education Information:

This video is intended for use as part of college courses (undergrad or graduate) or for staff and/or supervisee training. At this time, continuing education credit is not offered for viewing this workshop.

Target Audience

Undergraduate and graduate students of behavior analysis and/or anyone interested in this topic!

Learning Objectives:

After viewing this presentation:

1. Distinguish between emotions and emotional behavior.
2. Identify the contingencies associated with the emotion words “fear” and “anger.”
3. Distinguish the Goldiamond-Layng theory of emotions from other theories of emotions.

Presenter/Trainer Information

Presenter Bio at Time of Presentation: Anna M. Linnehan is the Director of Academic Operations for the Institute of Applied Behavior Analysis at Endicott College. Dr. Linnehan earned her Master’s and Doctoral degrees in applied behavior analysis from Endicott College. She began her career as a professional chemist and has a passion for improving the lives of others through science. Her doctoral dissertation, Variables in Tacting Emotions, A Programming Contingency Analysis, utilized the Goldiamond-Layng theory to teach emotional concepts using a contingency analytic framework. Her research interests include using contingency analysis paired with instructional design to develop programs to help individuals identify and problem solve their own emotions and emotional behavior. Dr. Linnehan is also interested in the application of signal detection theory to analyze decisions and decision making behavior. Additionally, she is passionate in the dissemination of nonlinear contingency analysis and programming based on Israel Goldiamond’s constructional approach. She recently co-authored a book, Decisions and Judgments in Ambiguous Situations: A Conceptual Introduction to Signal Detection Theory, with Dr. T. V. Joe Layng. She has also served as a member of review boards for a variety of behavioral journals and serves as an advisor of the Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies.

Updates to Bio: At the time of the presentation Anna Linnehan was the Director of Academic Operations at Endicott College. She is currently an Assistant Professor at Endicott College.

Additional Information

Length: 157 minutes | Total Videos: 2