In this episode, Ben speaks with Drs. Traci Cihon, Kiyo Kazaoka, and Albert Malkin. This conversation delves into the emerging field of Culturo-Behavior Science, exploring its historical roots, practical applications, and the personal journeys of the speakers within this discipline. The discussion highlights the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration, the challenges faced by behavior analysts, and the opportunities for future growth and career paths in this evolving field.
Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop)
BACB: 1.5 Learning
IBAO: 1.5 Learning
QABA: 1.5 General
Contact:
The Culturo-Behavior Science Innovation Lab
cbsinlab@gmail.com
Traci Cihon
https://www.linkedin.com/in/traci-cihon-801bb9324/
Albert Malkin
https://www.edu.uwo.ca/about/faculty-profiles/albert-malkin/index.html
Doctor of Education Program at the University of Western Ontario
https://www.edu.uwo.ca/graduate-education/edd/applied-behaviour-analysis.html
Kiyo Kazaoka
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kiyo-kazaoka-01329638/
Articles and Books Referenced
Cihon, T. M. (2023). Advancing research and practice in Culturo-Behavior Science: A call to action. Behavior and Social Issues, 32(2), 339-359.
Cihon, T. M., & Mattaini, M. A. (Eds.). (2020). Behavior science perspectives on culture and community. Springer.
Krispin, J. Culturo-behavioral Hypercycles and the Metacontingency: Incorporating Self-Organizing Dynamics into an Expanded Model of Cultural Change. Perspect Behav Sci 42, 869–887 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40614-019-00212-3
Malagodi, E. F. (1986). On radicalizing behaviorism: A call for cultural analysis. The Behavior Analyst, 9, 1–17. https://doi.org/10.1007/bf03391925
Malagodi, E. F., & Jackson, K. (1989). Behavior analysts and cultural analysis: Troubles and issues. The Behavior Analyst, 12, 17–33. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03392474
Mattaini, M. A. (2013). Strategic nonviolent power: The science of satyagraha. Athabasca University Press.
Mobus, G. E., & Kalton, M. C. (2014). Principles of systems science. Springer.
Mobus, G. E. (2022). Systems science: Theory, analysis, modeling, and design. Springer Nature.
Reid, D. H., Luyben, P. D., Rawers, R. J., & Bailey, J. S. (1976). Newspaper recycling behavior: The effects of prompting and proximity of containers. Environment and Behavior, 8(3), 471-482. https://doi.org/10.1177/136327527600800307
Skinner, B. F. (1981). Selection by consequences. Science, 213(4507), 501–504. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.7244649
Links:
Culturo-Behavior Science Verified Course Sequence
https://www.abainternational.org/vcs/culturo-behavior-science.aspx
Behaviorists for Social Responsibility
https://bfsr.abainternational.org/
https://iba.abainternational.org/2024/10/28/behaviorists-for-social-responsibility-sig/
Ontario Behaviourists for Social Responsibility
https://www.obfsr.org/
Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Referenced
Episode 35 with Dennis Reid
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-35-staff-training-and-supervision-with-dr-dennis-reid-phd-bcba-d/
Episodes 43 and 44 with Dr. Joe Lucyshyn
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-42-family-centred-positive-behaviour-support-with-dr-joseph-lucyshyn-phd-bcba-d-part-1/
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-44-family-centred-positive-behaviour-support-with-dr-joseph-lucyshyn-phd-bcba-d-part-2/
Episode 89 with Bukky Akinwale
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-89-tales-by-moonlight-storytelling-for-youths-and-elders-in-a-historically-black-community-with-bukky-akinwale/
Episode 133 with Traci and Joe Cihon
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-133-meet-the-cihons-siblings-in-science-with-drs-traci-and-joe-cihon/
Episode 168 with Trina Spencer
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-168-tending-the-garden-an-intimate-conversation-with-dr-trina-spencer/
