ERIC Number: EJ1183745
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018
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The Concept of the Scientist Practitioner and Its Extension to Behavior Analysis
Weiss, Mary Jane
Education and Treatment of Children, v41 n3 p385-394 2018
The Scientist Practitioner model is a universal approach towards the education and preparation of doctoral students in psychology in general and behavior analysis in particular. Components of such an approach include a grounding in an empirical and scientific worldview, an investigatory approach towards the study of human behavior, training in evidenced-based treatment approaches, mastering research design, and conducting research in salient areas to inform intervention practice. Recently, there have been vocal criticisms of this approach, suggesting that graduates from this model do not typically stay engaged in research and may not require these skills for their professional careers. Concerns have also been raised that drift from science may produce clinicians who engage in intervention approaches that are not informed by science. This paper underscores the need for the continuance of and adherence to the scientist practitioner model in behavior analysis, in order to protect and advance the science.
Descriptors: Doctoral Degrees, Graduate Students, Psychology, Behavior Modification, Research, Researchers, Teacher Researchers, Behavioral Science Research
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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