Psychiatry and Psychology

Applied Behavior Analysis

Behavioral science applied with the aim of improving socially important issues such as behavior problems and learning. For individuals diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disabilities including AUTISM, techniques can be categorized as comprehensive or focused.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

Behavioral science applied with the aim of improving socially important issues such as behavior problems and learning. For individuals diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disabilities including AUTISM, techniques can be categorized as comprehensive or focused.

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Synonyms

4 entry terms
  • Analyses, Applied Behavior
  • Applied Behavior Analyses
  • Behavior Analyses, Applied
  • Behavior Analysis, Applied

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Aspects Covered

12 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, organization & administration, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends.

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History Note

2017

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Previous Indexing

  • Behavior Therapy (2005-2016)

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  1. F04.754w.137w.131w

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NLM Classification

WM 425.5.A7

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Applied Behavior Analysis. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000072357. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000072357
  2. Applied Behavior Analysis. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Applied_behavior_analysis
  3. Applied Behavior Analysis. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q621607