Journal updates

Large Language Models (LLMs), such as ChatGPT, do not currently satisfy our authorship criteria. Notably an attribution of authorship carries with it accountability for the work, which cannot be effectively applied to LLMs. Use of an LLM should be properly documented in the Methods section (and if a Methods section is not available, in a suitable alternative part) of the manuscript. The best guidance for use of a LLM or AI is to document any contributions to your work in an upfront manner. 

The Psychological Record welcomes submissions for a small special section on behavioral work related to altruism. The section will consider work that pertains to the experimental analysis of behavior, applied behavior analysis and behavior therapy, theoretical contributions, and related translational work pertaining to all of these areas. Submissions may involve traditional manuscripts, sketch/overview pieces, or brief communications (https://www.springer.com/journal/40732/submission-guidelines (this opens in a new tab)).

Deadline for the Special Section is December 31^st 2020 - submissions will be considered as they are received.

Email the Editor, Mitch Fryling, with questions/inquiries related to the section. thepsychrecord@gmail.com (this opens in a new tab)

The Psychological Record is accepting submissions for an upcoming special section on the behavioral psychology of cell phone use.For the special section, The Psychological Record seeks submissions about digital technology use from behavior analysis, behavioral economics and other behavioral sciences. “Digital technology use” includes, but is not limited to, text messaging, screen time, mobile gaming, and social media use.  Submissions that involve empirical research, conceptual analysis or literature reviews are welcome.

Guest Editor: Liz Kyonka
Submission Deadline: July 31, 2020

The Psychological Record is accepting submissions for an upcoming Special Issue on Creativity in Behavior Science. The special issue welcomes submissions that involve experimental and theoretical analyses as well as discussion articles and commentaries related to the topic. If you have specific questions about a potential submission, please contact one of the Editors of the Special Issue: Darlene Crone-Todd (dcronetodd@salemstate.edu (this opens in a new tab)), Kent Johnson (kent@morningsideacademy.org (this opens in a new tab)), or Doug Johnson (behavioranalyst@gmail.com (this opens in a new tab)). Submissions will be accepted until January 30th, 2020.

The Sidney W. and Janet R. Bijou Grant provides funding of $10,000 for doctoral students in departments of psychology, education, or related areas that can support research in behavioral development. The grant supports doctoral student research that incorporates behavioral principles to advance understanding of human development. Developmental concepts could include chronological and developmental age, neurobiological and genetic factors associated with development, or the impact of developmental trajectories on adult behavior.

Applications are due by February 12, 2020.

More information about the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI).