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This study investigates the consistency of behavior-analytic training with the Behavior Analysis Certification Board’s task list. A survey about the content of behavior-analytic training programs was sent to Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)-approved training program directors. There were many program directors that felt particular areas do not have sufficient coverage (e.g., Behavioral Pharmacology, Biological Bases of Behavior, Organizational Behavior Management), and several program directors reported that their course sequence does not adequately prepare students in basic research. Results suggest that the evaluation of behavior-analytic training content may be warranted.
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• A survey evaluating BACB-approved training program contents was conducted.
• Program directors indicated the extent to which content coverage is sufficient or could be strengthened.
• Differences in ratings were found between doctoral-level training programs and others.
• Further evaluation of training programs and the BACB task list should be completed.
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Blydenburg, D.M., Diller, J.W. Evaluating Components of Behavior-Analytic Training Programs. Behav Analysis Practice 9, 179–183 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-016-0123-2
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