Behavior analysis and public policy
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1988Author
Fawcett, Stephen B.
Bernstein, Gail S.
Czyzewski, Mare J.
Greene, Brandon F.
Hannah, Gerald T.
Iwata, Brian A.
Jason, Leonard A.
Mathews, R. Mark
Morris, Edward K.
Otis-Wilborn, Amy
Seekins, Tom
Winett, Richard A.
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Assn for Behavior Analysis
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Discusses the contexts and processes of policymaking, focusing on agenda formation and policy adoption, implementation, and review; and on the legislative and executive processes. Issues are outlined regarding the roles of behavior analysts in creating policy-relevant conceptual analyses, generating research data, and communicating policy-relevant information; and case illustrations are included. A possible role is noted for the Association for Behavior Analysis in enhancing analysis, research, and advocacy on policies relevant to the public interest.
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Fawcett, SB; Bernstein, GS; Czyzewski, MJ; Greene, BF; Hannah, GT; Iwata, BA; Jason, LA; Mathews, RM; Morris, EK; Otiswilborn, A; Seekins, T; Winett, RA. Behavior analysis and public policy. Behavior Analyst. SPR 1988. 11 (1) : 11-25.
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