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Criminal BehaviorologyThe Evil Done by Men - Roy Hazelwood on Pseudo-victims and Rapist Typologies (Originally Broadcast on 10-07-2018)Roy Hazelwood was an FBI Special Agent, writer, lecturer and expert on sexually-motivated crimes. His, and writer Stephen Michaud's 1998 book "The Evil That Men Do" is covered on Criminal Behaviorology.- The Tawana Brawley case and the tragic reasons why one might be motivated to make a false allegation.- The types of rapists based on behavioral indicators.- Why the kind of analyses that crime scene investigators do are of interest to those in the field of applied behavior analysis.2025-05-0146 min
Criminal BehaviorologyFalse Allegations: Why Accusations Matter - (Originally Broadcast on 9.30.2018)Criminal Behaviorology Episode # 61Title: False Allegations: Why Accusations Matter - (Originally Broadcast on 9.30.2018)The entire presentation can be found on our YouTube channel:@criminalbehaviorology - https://youtu.be/-e1I4mbwvdQThe views of our guests, should we have any, do not necessarily reflect those of Criminal Behaviorology, nor our sponsors. Donate to Criminal Behaviorology Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81930699Note: This is a bit of a “throwback” to a podcast on our old platform from...2025-03-0131 min
Criminal BehaviorologyArtificial Law: AI Legal Cases and Crimes of the FutureCriminal Behaviorology
Episode # 60
Title: Artificial Law: AI Legal Cases and Crimes of the Future
The entire presentation can be found on our YouTube channel:
@criminalbehaviorology - https://youtu.be/hEhxfNS5cYM
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Two articles on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) now being used in t...2025-02-0140 min
Criminal BehaviorologyRemembering Phil Zimbardo: Obedience and Authority in the Stanford Prison StudyCriminal Behaviorology
Episode # 59
Title: Remembering Phil Zimbardo: Obedience and Authority in the Stanford Prison Study
The entire interview can be found on our YouTube channel:
@criminalbehaviorology - https://youtu.be/VKiItBjp-_c
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In October of this year (2024) Philip Zimbardo passed at the age 91. After a legendary career in p...2025-01-0143 min
Criminal BehaviorologyHalloween Candy Poisoned? Reality and Urban Legend in Halloween FearsThe entire interview can be found on our YouTube channel:
@criminalbehaviorology
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A reading of two articles on the alleged poisoning of candy. The reality our favorite holiday ritual and fear in the community. Another on a dramatic case of poisoning as extortion out of Japan. Finally, a third article reviews the motivations for ur...2024-10-3133 min
Criminal BehaviorologyHazing! Hank Nuwer on the Tragic Wrongs of PassageHazing! Hank Nuwer on the Tragic Wrongs of Passage
The entire interview can be found on our YouTube channel:
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Hank Nuwer has been a writer and journalist for decades. One of his interests has been educating the public about the realities of hazing. In this eye-opening interview, Hank discusses the many tragic cases of hazing deaths and injuries, as well as the efforts of victimized fa...2024-04-2355 min
Criminal BehaviorologyLab Leak! Nicholas Wade and the Origin of SARS-CoV-2Criminal Behaviorology Lab Leak! Nicholas Wade and Origin of SARS-CoV-2The entire interview can be found on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/b-uyVPAnd5IThe views of our guests do not necessarily reflect those of Criminal Behaviorology, nor our sponsors. Nicholas Wade has written numerous books and articles on science. As the Science Editor for the New York Times (1990 to 1996) he possesses the skills necessary to sift through complicated ideas and arrive at the truth. When the COVID-19 (aka SARS-CoV-2) pandemic began, he soo...2024-02-1545 min
Criminal BehaviorologyABA Beyond: A Panel Discussion on Crime and Behavior AnalysisCriminal Behaviorology
ABA Beyond: A Panel Discussion on Crime and Behavior Analysis
The entire webinar presentation can be found on this YouTube channel (as well as the rest of the series on ABA Beyond):
https://www.youtube.com/@ABABeyondASD/videos
The views of our guests do not necessarily reflect those of Criminal Behaviorology, nor our sponsors, should we have any.
As part of a very special series from Southern Illinois University, your host took part in a panel discussion on the...2023-10-1253 min
Criminal BehaviorologyMy Presentation on Competency to Stand Trial Restoration Using Behavior AnalysisCriminal Behaviorology
My Presentation on Competency to Stand Trial Restoration Using Behavior Analysis
The entire webinar presentation can be found here (which includes Dr. David Feeney’s presentation on remote ABA services):
https://youtu.be/8Sm4NrIqGc0
The video of this presentation only can be found here:
https://youtu.be/4Ip4YJQjugw
The views of our guests do not necessarily reflect those of Criminal Behaviorology, nor our sponsors, if we had any.
Your graci...2023-04-2249 min
Criminal BehaviorologyThe Criminologist Meets the Criminal Behaviorology Podcast!!Criminal Behaviorology
The Criminologist Meets the Criminal Behaviorology Podcast!!
The Criminologist Podcast link of this entire episode on YouTube can be accessed here:
https://youtu.be/eFnYjNwXFLw
The views of our guests do not necessarily reflect those of Criminal Behaviorology, nor our sponsors, if we had any.
Until last year, I thought of my podcast as the only one covering criminology and forensic psychology, in depth. How wrong I was. Jerrod Brown and Joe Arvidson (The Criminologist Podcast) and I put together a mutual podcast. I have uploaded Joe’s recording of this, first time ever, mutual podcast between The Cr...2023-01-011h 00
The CriminologistEP 140: Tim Joseph & Dr. Jerrod Brown. The Criminologist meets the Criminal Behaviorology podcast!!This week, we team up with Timothy Joseph of the Criminal Behaviorology podcast to bring you a special cross over edition. We are joined by friend of the show Dr. Jerrod Brown, to share our year end reflections. Learn what Tim's podcast is all about, and of course hear the always informative insights of Jerrod Brown. Check out the related links below! Criminal Behaviorology podcast Trauma, Resilience and Self Care Strategies program at CSP The Criminologist YouTube channel The Paragon Group 2022-12-311h 00
Criminal BehaviorologyAll the (Road) Rage: The Causes of Driver AggressionCriminal Behaviorology All the (Road) Rage: The Causes of Driver Aggression
The video of this entire interview can be viewed here:
https://youtu.be/I4YW5JoDt3A
The views of our guests do not necessarily reflect those of Criminal Behaviorology, nor our sponsors, if we had any.
Dr. Jerrod Brown, Ph.D., is a professor, trainer, consultant, and researcher, and the founder and CEO of the American Institute for the Advancement of Forensic Studies (AIAFS). He has had two previous appearances on Criminal Behaviorology (listed below). He once again came to e...2022-11-2546 min
Criminal BehaviorologyMore Horror Movies Equals Less Crime: An Analysis of Movies on Crime ReductionCriminal Behaviorology
More Horror Movies Equals Less Crime: An Analysis of Movies on Crime Reduction
The video of this entire reading can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/QmlSTwl0UW8
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A reading of a 2017 Washington Post article, and 2009 Quarterly Journal of Economics article, on horror movies. The idea of horror movies reducing violent crime appears counterintuitive. However, the concept of a replacement behavior becomes critical in understanding of this study. The whole idea brings about more ques...2022-10-2824 min
Criminal BehaviorologyThe FBI Files on B.F. SkinnerThe FBI Files on B.F. SkinnerThe video of this entire interview can be viewed here:https://youtu.be/754JkfZn3qcThe views of our guests do not necessarily reflect those of Criminal Behaviorology, nor our sponsors, if we had any. Dr. Joe Wyatt, forensic psychologist and behavior analyst, pursued the FBI files on B.F. Skinner through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Among the findings were a strange interest in Skinner as a researcher, family man, and even his acquaintances and former teachers. Why Skinner was of interest to the United States...2022-10-0151 min
Criminal BehaviorologyFamilicide: Jerrod Brown Discusses Family Mass MurdersThe video of this entire interview can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/Lf6YDjEaaYw Jerrod Brown, Ph.D., is a professor, trainer, consultant, and researcher, and the founder and CEO of the American Institute for the Advancement of Forensic Studies (AIAFS). His previous episode on this podcast is about Mysopedia, the sadistic child serial killer. In this broadcast, he discussed the phenomenon of familicide. Known sometimes as Family Annihilators, this is the murder of a family, committed usually by the father. Jarrod and I talk shop right from the get-go, so podcast listeners here this recording from the...2022-08-301h 02
Criminal BehaviorologyThe McMartin Sexual Abuse Trial: Operant Seeing and the Dangers of Expert OpinionThe video of this entire interview can be viewed here:
https://youtu.be/xA3ZDZ8COBM
Joseph Wyatt, Ph.D., is a retired forensic psychologist, and previous guest on Criminal Behaviorology. In 2002 he took an interest in the infamous McMartin Preschool trial, which took place in California. If you have not heard of this case, take some time to look up the story. It is simply the most shocking case of false accusation I have encountered. Joe takes a critical, and behavior analytic, viewpoint regarding the expert opinion of an archeologist who claimed to have discovered evidence of sinister tunnels b...2022-07-231h 00
Criminal BehaviorologyThe McMartin Sexual Abuse Trial: Operant Seeing and the Dangers of Expert OpinionThe video of this entire interview can be viewed here:
https://youtu.be/xA3ZDZ8COBM
Joseph Wyatt, Ph.D., is a retired forensic psychologist, and previous guest on Criminal Behaviorology. In 2002 he took an interest in the infamous McMartin Preschool trial, which took place in California. If you have not heard of this case, take some time to look up the story. It is simply the most shocking case of false accusation I have encountered. Joe takes a critical, and behavior analytic, viewpoint regarding the expert opinion of an archeologist who claimed to have discovered evidence of sinister tunnels...2022-07-221h 00
Criminal BehaviorologyMysopedia: The Sadistic Child MurdererThe video of this interview can be viewed here:
https://youtu.be/Xtz3yu70J2U
Jerrod Brown, Ph.D., is a professor, trainer, consultant, and researcher, and the founder and CEO of the American Institute for the Advancement of Forensic Studies (AIAFS). He has focused some of his work on the topic sexually motivated homicides. Mysopeds are an extreme outlier of the sexually motivated child killer.
Show Highlights:
The AIAFS organization and Jerrod Brown’s contributions. Colleague, and previous guest, Eric Hickey.What is “mysopedia?” A little known, “sadistic pedophile,” murderer of children. How can it be distinguished from sexual sadist...2022-06-2752 min
Criminal BehaviorologyMysopedia: The Sadistic Child MurdererThe video of this interview can be viewed here:
https://youtu.be/Xtz3yu70J2U
Jerrod Brown, Ph.D., is a professor, trainer, consultant, and researcher, and the founder and CEO of the American Institute for the Advancement of Forensic Studies (AIAFS). He has focused some of his work on the topic sexually motivated homicides. Mysopeds are an extreme outlier of the sexually motivated child killer.
Show Highlights:
- The AIAFS organization and Jerrod Brown’s contributions. Colleague, and previous guest, Eric Hickey.
- What is “mysopedia?” A little known, “sadistic pedophile,” murderer of children. How can it be distinguishe...2022-06-2752 min
Criminal BehaviorologyIndiana’s Mayhem & Murder: Historical True Crime in the Hoosier StateAuthor Keven McQueen has written books for decades now, and has taken an interest in what he calls “historical true crime.” In this interview we discuss his book on crimes in the Hoosier state before 1940. In addition, some of Keven’s musings on history, society, and the particular sources he has found most helpful in finding these unique stories.
Show Highlights:
Keven’s journey in becoming a non-fiction author.His moral and ethical concerns writing about criminal cases. The reason for his cutoff of 1940 as the last year he will draw stories from.Thoughts on the popularity of true crime. An explanati...2022-03-2750 min
Criminal BehaviorologyIndiana’s Mayhem & Murder: Historical True Crime in the Hoosier StateAuthor Keven McQueen has written books for decades now, and has taken an interest in what he calls “historical true crime.” In this interview we discuss his book on crimes in the Hoosier state before 1940. In addition, some of Keven’s musings on history, society, and the particular sources he has found most helpful in finding these unique stories.
Show Highlights:
- Keven’s journey in becoming a non-fiction author.
- His moral and ethical concerns writing about criminal cases. The reason for his cutoff of 1940 as the last year he will draw stories fro...2022-03-2750 min
Criminal BehaviorologyChild Welfare: Behavior Analytic Metrics (BAM) on Abuse, Neglect, and Family PreservationCriminal Behaviorology
Dr. Brandon F. Greene has worked for over forty years in dealing with child maltreatment, family preservation and a host of other areas of great interest to those working to improve society. A cogent, entertaining, and data-driven book is the end result of he and his colleagues’ work in some very challenging settings. Dr. Greene provides a range of techniques and instruments to assist the most vulnerable in our communities using behavior analysis as the guide.
The video interview can be viewed on our Youtube channel:
https://youtu.be/ubVQyNF97ik
Show Highlights:
- Dr. Greene’s career in the...2022-01-071h 21
Criminal BehaviorologyChild Welfare: Behavior Analysis Metrics (BAM) on Abuse, Neglect, and Family PreservationDr. Brandon F. Greene has worked for over forty years in dealing with child maltreatment, family preservation and a host of other areas of great interest to those working to improve society. A cogent, entertaining, and data-driven book is the end result of he and his colleagues’ work in some very challenging settings. Dr. Greene provides a range of techniques and instruments to assist the most vulnerable in our communities using behavior analysis as the guide. The video interview can be viewed on our Youtube channel: https://youtu.be/ubVQyNF97ik Show Highlights: - Dr. Greene’s career in the...2022-01-071h 21
Criminal BehaviorologyEating at Us: Cannibalism in History, Legend and in the Animal WorldCriminal Behaviorology
Eating at Us: Cannibalism in History, Legend and in the Animal World
For this Halloween special, we are serving up a tasty treat. The concept of cannibals conjures scary images and horrific tales. How could such behavior ever exist? Is it so unnatural to the human species (and others)? Three writings on this topic offer some insight.
Show Highlights:
Cannibalism: From Sacrifice to Survival:
- The troubling history of this practice, and the importance of taking a skeptical viewpoint when hearing tales of horror
- Religion, custom and spiritualism. Transubstantiation as a religious tradition.
- Werewolves as legend and g...2021-11-011h 08
Criminal BehaviorologyEating at Us: Cannibalism in History, Legend and in the Animal WorldCriminal Behaviorology
Eating at Us: Cannibalism in History, Legend and in the Animal World
For this Halloween special, we are serving up a tasty treat. The concept of cannibals conjures scary images and horrific tales. How could such behavior ever exist? Is it so unnatural to the human species (and others)? Three writings on this topic offer some insight.
Show Highlights:
Cannibalism: From Sacrifice to Survival:
The troubling history of this practice, and the importance of taking a skeptical viewpoint when hearing tales of horror
Religion, custom and...2021-11-011h 08
Criminal BehaviorologyThe Sylvia Likens Case: The Infamous Indiana Torture SlayingCriminal Behaviorology
The Sylvia Likens Case: The Infamous Indiana Torture Slaying
The murder of Sylvia Likens is one of the most horrific cases on record. In July of 1965, Sylvia and her younger sister Jenny Likens moved into the home of Gertrude Baniszewski, to be cared for while their parents were working out of state. On October 26th, 1965, 16-year old Sylvia Likens succumbed to injuries from months of humiliation, neglect and torture. In this podcast, we examine the details of the case, and seek to understand the mental, emotional and behavioral factors culminating is such crimes.
Show Highlights:The shocking facts of...2021-10-061h 20
Criminal BehaviorologyThe Sylvia Likens Case: The Infamous Indiana Torture SlayingCriminal Behaviorology The Sylvia Likens Case: The Infamous Indiana Torture Slaying The murder of Sylvia Likens is one of the most horrific cases on record. In July of 1965, Sylvia and her younger sister Jenny Likens moved into the home of Gertrude Baniszewski, to be cared for while their parents were working out of state. On October 26th, 1965, 16-year old Sylvia Likens succumbed to injuries from months of humiliation, neglect and torture. In this podcast, we examine the details of the case, and seek to understand the mental, emotional and behavioral factors culminating is such crimes.
Show Highlights:
- The shocking fa...2021-10-051h 20
Criminal BehaviorologyThe Effect of Nurture: Tony Biglan Discusses the Importance of a Positive EnvironmentCriminal Behaviorology
The Effect of Nurture: Tony Biglan Discusses the Importance of a Positive Environment
Tony Biglan has been an advocate, researcher and behavior analyst. His 2015 book, The Nurture Effect, covers many areas including adolescent behavior problems, cigarette smoking, mental health treatment, and corporate influence through precise, behaviorally-derived marketing campaigns. In this discussion, Tony Biglan gives us an optimistic worldview, but shows the need for how behavioral science is the key to making a better world.
This interview can be viewed in its entirety at our YouTube channel:
https://youtu.be/Q4_dNfmaZQA
The views of our guests do not necess...2021-07-271h 07
Criminal BehaviorologyThe Effect of Nurture: Tony Biglan Discusses the Importance of a Positive EnvironmentCriminal Behaviorology
The Effect of Nurture: Tony Biglan Discusses the Importance of a Positive Environment
Tony Biglan has been an advocate, researcher and behavior analyst. His 2015 book, The Nurture Effect, covers many areas including adolescent behavior problems, cigarette smoking, mental health treatment, and corporate influence through precise, behaviorally-derived marketing campaigns. In this discussion, Tony Biglan gives us an optimistic worldview, but shows the need for how behavioral science is the key to making a better world.
This interview can be viewed in its entirety at our YouTube channel:
https://youtu.be/Q4_dNfmaZQA
The views of our guests do not...2021-07-271h 07
Criminal BehaviorologyMy Presentation to the Arizona Association for Behavior Analysis (AZABA)Criminal Behaviorology
My Presentation to the Arizona Association for Behavior Analysis (AZABA)
Every now and then a little good fortune comes in the form of being asked to present on your favorite topic. I graciously accepted after an unexpected invitation to speak at the AZABA regarding the specialization of crime and behavior analysis. This was a popular event, with many relevant questions about the very subject matter this podcast was made for.
Show Highlights:
- CDFBA Special Interest Group with the Association of Behavior Analysis International (ABAI)
- Criminal Behaviorology – The Podcast and Field of Study
- Behavior Analysis Applied to...2021-05-1857 min
Criminal BehaviorologyMy Presentation to the Arizona Association for Behavior Analysis (AZABA)Criminal Behaviorology
My Presentation to the Arizona Association for Behavior Analysis (AZABA)
Every now and then a little good fortune comes in the form of being asked to present on your favorite topic. I graciously accepted after an unexpected invitation to speak at the AZABA regarding the specialization of crime and behavior analysis. This was a popular event, with many relevant questions about the very subject matter this podcast was made for.
Show Highlights:
CDFBA Special Interest Group with the Association of Behavior Analysis International (ABAI)
Criminal Behaviorology – The Podcast and Field of...2021-05-1757 min
Criminal BehaviorologyKids, Cars and Danger: Hot Car Deaths and Human MemoryCriminal Behaviorology
Kids, Cars and Danger
Janette Fennell had a rather dramatic beginning in her advocacy of car safety. Kidnapped at gunpoint with her husband, they were placed in the trunk of their own car and transported to an unknown location. After they managed to escape with their bare hands, she sought out data on cases of trunk entrapment and what could be done in terms of prevention. In time, she helped mandate interior trunk releases for all cars in the United States. Because of the efforts of this one-woman data collection machine, she began to work on the phenomenon...2021-04-071h 28
Criminal BehaviorologyKids, Cars and DangerCriminal Behaviorology
Kids, Cars and Danger
Janette Fennell had a rather dramatic beginning in her advocacy of car safety. Kidnapped at gunpoint with her husband, they were placed in the trunk of their own car and transported to an unknown location. After they managed to escape using their bare hands, she sought out data on cases of trunk entrapment and what could be done in terms of prevention. In time, she helped mandate interior trunk releases for all cars in the United States. Because of the efforts of this one-woman data collection machine, she began to work on the phenomenon...2021-04-071h 28
Criminal BehaviorologyCDFBA SIG Meeting: ABA and the Criminal Justice SystemCDFBA SIG Meeting: ABA and the Criminal Justice System2021-04-041h 10
Criminal BehaviorologyForensic Psychiatric Hospitals: SIG DiscussionA discussion with the Crime, Delinquency and Forensic Behavior Analysis (Special Interest Group) of ABAI regarding Forensic Psychiatric Hospitals and BCBA employment.2021-04-0241 min
Criminal BehaviorologyTwo MORE Speakers on Behavior Analysis (Novel Uses of ABA - Part II)Criminal Behaviorology
Two MORE Speakers on Behavior Analysis (Novel Uses of ABA - Part II)
In our second installment of the webinar series (Novel Uses of Applied Behavior Analysis, Part II) we have presentations from Joseph Cautilli and Michael Weinberg. Joseph Cautilli, PhD, BCBA-D, has served in numerous settings and has been a guest on a previous episode. Michael Weinberg, PhD, BCBA-D, has 35 plus years of experience in the application of behavior analytic services to various populations and age groups.
SPECIAL NOTE: This is a recording of a live webinar and CE units are no longer available for purchase.
A...2021-03-011h 42
Criminal BehaviorologyTwo MORE Speakers on Behavior Analysis (Novel Uses of ABA - Part II)Criminal Behaviorology
Two MORE Speakers on Behavior Analysis (Novel Uses of ABA - Part II)
In our second installment of the webinar series (Novel Uses of Applied Behavior Analysis - Part II) we have presentations from Joseph Cautilli and Michael Weinberg. Joseph Cautilli, PhD, BCBA-D, has served in numerous settings and has been a guest on a previous episode. Michael Weinberg, PhD, BCBA-D, has 35 plus years of experience in the application of behavior analytic services to various populations and age groups.
SPECIAL NOTE: This is...2021-03-011h 42
Criminal BehaviorologyVictims or survivors? Victimology as Viewed by a Behavior AnalystCriminal Behaviorology
Victims or survivors? Victimology as Viewed by a Behavior Analyst
Karola Dillenburger is a Professor of Behaviour Analysis and Education and Director of the Centre for Behaviour Analysis at Queen’s University Belfast. She provides insights from her 2007 article on behavior analysis and victimology. Her own experiences living in Northern Ireland supplement this often neglected side of the impact of criminality. We find that many of the same contingencies found with victims are also in place in the learning histories of perpetrators.
A video presentation of this discussion can be found in its entirety below:
https://youtu.be/3Gr...2021-02-011h 24
Criminal BehaviorologyVictims or survivors? Victimology as Viewed by a Behavior AnalystCriminal Behaviorology
Victims or survivors? Victimology as Viewed by a Behavior Analyst
Karola Dillenberger is a Professor of Behaviour Analysis and Education and Director of the Centre for Behaviour Analysis at Queen’s University Belfast. She provides insights from her 2007 article on behavior analysis and victimology. Her own experiences living in Northern Ireland supplement this often neglected side of the impact of criminality. We find that many of the same contingencies found with victims are also in place in the learning histories of perpetrators.
A video presentation of this discussion can be found in its entirety below:
https://youtu.be/3Gr...2021-02-011h 24
Criminal BehaviorologyA Critical Look at In Cold Blood: The True Crime Novel as a Work of LiteratureCriminal Behaviorology
A Critical Look at In Cold Blood: The True Crime Novel as a Work of Literature
After meeting writer Nicolas Tredell in 2018, I found him to have a keen understanding of true crime, writing, and history. He has edited a new book focusing on the Truman Capote novel, In Cold Blood. We discuss the infamous Clutter family murder as written about in Capote’s world-famous work, as well as in multiple film and television adaptations, as well as the influence of such a style of writing.
2020-12-271h 13
Criminal BehaviorologyA Critical Look at In Cold Blood: The True Crime Novel as a Work of LiteratureCriminal Behaviorology
A Critical Look at In Cold Blood: The True Crime Novel as a Work of Literature
After meeting writer Nicholas Tredell in 2018, I found him to have a keen understanding of true crime, writing, and history. He has edited a new book focusing on the Truman Capote novel, In Cold Blood. We discuss the infamous Clutter family murder as written about in Capote’s world-famous work, as well as in multiple film and television adaptations, as well as the influence of such a style of writing.
Show Highlights:
- The Clutter family murder in Holcomb, Kansas in 1959. The sh...2020-12-271h 13
Criminal BehaviorologyTrick or Treat! Behavior Theory and Crime, Dog Training and Beggars’ Night Becomes HalloweenCriminal Behaviorology
Trick or Treat! Behavior Theory and Crime, Dog Training and Beggars’ Night Becomes Halloween
Three readings as a treat for this Halloween season. One segment from a criminology textbook and two articles on behavior analysis as it relates to this ghoulish time of the year.
Show Highlights:
- Behavior theory as seen by a criminologist. What is unique about behaviorism as compared to other fields in psychology. Why it is important for understanding the causes of crime. Criticisms of behavior theory.
- Operant conditioning an...2020-10-2931 min
Criminal BehaviorologyTrick or Treat! Behavior Theory and Crime, Dog Training and Beggars’ Night Becomes HalloweenCriminal Behaviorology
Trick or Treat! Behavior Theory and Crime, Dog Training and Beggars’ Night Becomes Halloween
Three readings as a treat for this Halloween season. One segment from a criminology textbook and two articles on behavior analysis as it relates to this ghoulish time of the year.
Show Highlights:
- Behavior theory as seen by a criminologist. What is unique about behaviorism as compared to other fields in psychology. Why it is important for understanding the causes of crime. Criticisms of behavior theory.
- Operant conditioning and dog training. How our pets react can tell us something about the influence of...2020-10-2931 min
Criminal BehaviorologyTwo Speakers on Behavior Analysis (Novel Uses of ABA)Criminal Behaviorology
Two Speakers on Behavior Analysis (Novel Uses of ABA)
In a recent webinar on the Novel Uses of Applied Behavior Analysis, we have presentations from two very accomplished speakers. Kent Corso, PsyD, BCBA-D, has worked in the areas of suicidality, health and military applications, and has been a guest on a previous episode. Vanessa Bethea-Miller, MA, BCBA, provides details regarding the juvenile justice population and how behavior analysis can make a difference. Kent begins at 04:55 and ends about 39:04. Vanessa begins at 40:31 and winds up the podcast.
Corso Highlights:
...2020-10-011h 16
Criminal BehaviorologyTwo Speakers on Behavior Analysis (Novel Uses of ABA)Criminal Behaviorology
Two Speakers on Behavior Analysis (Novel Uses of ABA)
In a recent webinar on the Novel Uses of Applied Behavior Analysis, we have presentations from two very accomplished speakers. Kent Corso, PsyD, BCBA-D, has worked in the areas of suicidality, health and military applications, and has been a guest on a previous episode. Vanessa Bethea-Miller, MA, BCBA, provides details regarding the juvenile justice population and how behavior analysis can make a difference. Kent begins at 04:55 and ends about 39:04. Vanessa begins at 40:31 and winds up the podcast.
Corso Highlights:
- How the research on behavior analysis has focused on...2020-10-011h 16
Criminal BehaviorologyBehaviorism Applied Everywhere: Joe Cautilli Discusses the Many Uses of Behavior AnalysisCriminal Behaviorology
Joseph Cautilli, behavior analyst extraordinaire, discusses, at length, the use of this field in corrections, and in the treatment of mental disorders including depression, ADHD and schizophrenia. Joe also lists some of the past accomplishments which are at risk of disappearing unless a new generation of researchers will carry the torch. In this very cerebral conversation, we examine how specialists in the field have made important gains that were never put into widespread use or have otherwise been pushed aside in favor of more popular applications.
Show Highlights:
- Joe’s journey from counselor to behavior analyst.
- Me...2020-08-281h 29
Criminal BehaviorologyBehaviorism Applied Everywhere: Joe Cautilli Discusses the Many Uses of Behavior AnalysisCriminal Behaviorology
Joseph Cautilli, behavior analyst extraordinaire, discusses, at length, the use of this field in corrections, and in the treatment of mental disorders including depression, ADHD and schizophrenia. Joe also lists some of the past accomplishments which are at risk of disappearing unless a new generation of researchers will carry the torch. In this very cerebral conversation, we examine how specialists in the field have made important gains that were never put into widespread use or have otherwise been pushed aside in favor of more popular applications.
Show Highlights:
- Joe’s journey from counselor to behavior analyst.
- Me...2020-08-281h 29
SE O SEU CACHORRO FALASSECACHORRO LATINDO NO PORTÃO E O ESTRESSE CRÔNICO EM CÃESEntenda o que pode acontecer com o organismo do cão que late muito na garagem.
Convidada especial: Bruna Raizer - Zootecnista, formada na Universidade Federal de SC. Em 2011 iniciou os estudos na área de comportamento animal no Laboratório de Etologia Aplicada - UFSC, onde estudou e trabalhou com comportamento de espécies zootécnicas. Desde 2013 tem se dedicado exclusivamente à comportamento de cães no âmbito familiar.
Material de apoio: Livro "Neuropsicologia Canina" - Introdução ao sistema nervoso, estresse, emoção e redução de estresse.
Autor: James O' Heare
Dr. James O'He...2020-08-1652 min
Criminal BehaviorologyBad Analysis Equals Wrongful Conviction: The Tragic Case of Timothy MastersCriminal Behaviorology
Bad Analysis Equals Wrongful Conviction: The Tragic Case of Timothy Masters
Timothy Masters was released from a Colorado prison in 2008 after serving nine years for a crime he did not commit. In this episode, we will review an article (When Worlds Collide, The Forensic Examiner, 2009) by Frank S. Perri and Terrence G. Lichtenwald on the Masters case, and focus on the proper and improper use of criminal profiling.
Updates and other information on the webinar can be found at this Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/NovelApplications/
Show Highlights:
- The facts of the Masters case including the...2020-08-011h 09
Criminal BehaviorologyBad Analysis Equals Wrongful Conviction: The Tragic Case of Timothy MastersCriminal Behaviorology
Bad Analysis Equals Wrongful Conviction: The Tragic Case of Timothy Masters
Timothy Masters was released from a Colorado prison in 2008 after serving nine years for a crime he did not commit. In this episode, we will review an article (When Worlds Collide, The Forensic Examiner, 2009) by Frank S. Perri and Terrence G. Lichtenwald on the Masters case, and focus on the proper and improper use of criminal profiling.
In addition, the announcement of an upcoming (July 30th, 2020) webinar on “Novel Uses of Applied Behavior Analysis,” for which Continuing Education units are available.
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Criminal BehaviorologyI Have Decided to Call this Criminal BehaviorologyCriminal Behaviorology
I Have Decided to Call this Criminal Behaviorology
In a recent symposium, presented online, your host had the opportunity to present on the Application and Dissemination of Applied Behavior Analysis in the Criminal Justice Field. Along with an excellent opportunity to discuss an area of behavior analysis not always presented at such conferences, there was also a walk down memory lane regarding some of the episodes we have presented previously. In addition, the announcement of an upcoming (July 30th, 2020) webinar on “Novel Uses of Applied Behavior Analysis,” for which Continuing Education units are available.
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Criminal BehaviorologyI Have Decided to Call this Criminal BehaviorologyCriminal Behaviorology
I Have Decided to Call this Criminal Behaviorology
In a recent symposium, presented online, your host had the opportunity to present on the Application and Dissemination of Applied Behavior Analysis in the Criminal Justice Field. Along with an excellent opportunity to discuss an area of behavior analysis not always presented at such conferences, there was also a walk down memory lane regarding some of the episodes we have presented previously. In addition, the announcement of an upcoming (July 30th, 2020) webinar on “Novel Uses of Applied Behavior Analysis,” for which Continuing Education units are avai...2020-06-2632 min
Criminal BehaviorologyCriminology from a New Perspective: The Psychosocial ViewCriminal Behaviorology
Criminology from a New Perspective: The Psychosocial View
David Gadd and Tony Jefferson wrote the book Psychosocial Criminology. These gentlemen graciously agreed to interview via WebEx and discuss the ideas in the book. Although we had some differences in approach to the fascinating world of criminality, we also shared some common ground on the importance of individual experiences and the complexities involving each case. We went on past the scheduled time, but Tony Jefferson reminded me that none of us are going anywhere, with things as they are, so we continued the discussion a bit longer.
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Criminal BehaviorologyCriminology from a New Perspective: The Psychosocial ViewDavid Gadd and Tony Jefferson wrote the book Psychosocial Criminology. These gentlemen graciously agreed to interview via WebEx and discuss the ideas in the book. Although we had some differences in approach to the fascinating world of criminality, we also shared some common ground on the importance of individual experiences and the complexities involving each case. We went on past the scheduled time, but Tony Jefferson reminded me that none of us are going anywhere, with things as they are, so we continued the discussion a bit longer.
Show Highlights:
- The distinction of the psychosocial view from a purely...2020-05-181h 31
Criminal BehaviorologyReligion Reinforced – Religion as a schedule-induced behavior and the case of “King” James StrangCriminal Behaviorology
Religion Reinforced – Religion as a schedule-induced behavior and the case of “King” James Strang
Timothy reads from a 2009 article on religion as a schedule-induced behavior by Paul S. Strand. In addition, a reading from Larry B. Massie’s Voyages Into Michigan’s Past focuses on a segment of a Mormon sect from the 19th century, and their leader James Strang who declared himself a king, and was revered as a prophet.
Show Highlights:
- The two classes of religious behavior: Nonoperant schedule-induced and operant behavior. The consistency of these two classes with the “graceful” and “effortful” religious experiences written about by t...2020-04-051h 03
Criminal BehaviorologyReligion Reinforced – Religion as a schedule-induced behavior and the case of "King" James StrangCriminal Behaviorology
Religion Reinforced – Religion as a schedule-induced behavior and the case of “King” James Strang
Timothy reads from a 2009 article on religion as a schedule-induced behavior by Paul S. Strand. In addition, a reading from Larry B. Massie’s Voyages Into Michigan’s Past focuses on a segment of a Mormon sect from the 19th century, and their leader James Strang who declared himself a king, and was revered as a prophet.
Show Highlights:
- The two classes of religious behavior: Nonoperant schedule-induced and operant behavior. The consistency of these two classes with the “graceful” and “effortful” religious experiences written about by t...2020-04-051h 03
Criminal BehaviorologyCriminal Profiling, Serial Killers, Necrophilia, and Other ThingsCriminal Behaviorology
Criminal Profiling, Serial Killers, Necrophilia, and Other Things
Eric Hickey, PhD, an author and criminal psychologist, is interviewed on a variety of topics, all related to his interesting career and writings over many years.
Show Highlights:
- Dr. Hickey’s continual interest in forensic psychology, necrophilia and other areas of crime and criminology.
- How the interest in forensic psychology has grown since he began his career and why.
- Dr. Hickey’s work in the Jeffrey Dahmer case and what he found out about Dahmer’s interest in funerals. Some of the unique issues surrounding the phenomenon of nec...2020-03-0159 min
Criminal BehaviorologyCriminal Profiling, Serial Killers, Necrophilia, and Other ThingsCriminal Behaviorology
Criminal Profiling, Serial Killers, Necrophilia, and Other Things
Eric Hickey, PhD, an author and criminal psychologist, is interviewed on a variety of topics, all related to his interesting career and writings over many years.
Show Highlights:
- Dr. Hickey’s continual interest in forensic psychology, necrophilia and other areas of crime and criminology.
- How the interest in forensic psychology has grown since he began his career and why.
- Dr. Hickey’s work in the Jeffrey Dahmer case and what he found out about Dahmer’s interest in funerals. Some of the unique issues surrounding the phenomenon of nec...2020-03-0159 min
ProCatSitter TodayWhy Cats Misbehave and Low Stress Handling Part TwoIn this episode, I continue with part 2 of my review of Dr. Sophia Yin’s book. Low-stress handling, restraint and behavior modification of dogs and cats.
If you missed last week’s episode where I talked about recognizing fear in cats, you might want to go back and check that out first.
Dr. Yin was a veterinarian, animal behaviorist, author, and lecturer. Her book was written in 2009 as a training guide for veterinary procedures.
There are plenty of techniques that cat sitters can take from this book as well. Because proper handling of cats...2020-02-1700 min
Criminal BehaviorologyA Clockwork Behavior Analysis: Bobby Newman Discusses Myth and Reality Regarding Behavior Analysis, Crime and the Famous Anthony Burgess StoryCriminal Behaviorology
A Clockwork Behavior Analysis: Bobby Newman Discusses Myth and Reality Regarding Behavior Analysis, Crime and the Famous Anthony Burgess Story
A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess is a controversial and intriguing novel about a violent, delinquent young man who is subjected to a radical conditioning procedure with frightening results. The 1963 book provides an image of a near future world that could be described as unique, humorous, dramatic and disturbing. In this podcast I interview Dr. Bobby Newman regarding his 1991 article on the Anthony Burgess fictional work, and how it has influenced the perception of behavior analysis.
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Criminal BehaviorologyA Clockwork Behavior Analysis: Bobby Newman Discusses Myth and Reality Regarding Behavior Analysis, Crime and the Famous Anthony Burgess StoryCriminal Behaviorology
A Clockwork Behavior Analysis: Bobby Newman Discusses Myth and Reality Regarding Behavior Analysis, Crime and the Famous Anthony Burgess Story
A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess is a controversial and intriguing novel about a violent, delinquent young man who is subjected to a radical conditioning procedure with frightening results. The 1963 book provides an image of a near future world that could be described as unique, humorous, dramatic and disturbing. In this podcast I interview Dr. Bobby Newman regarding his 1991 article on the Anthony Burgess fictional work, and how it has influenced the perception of behavior analysis.
Show Highlights:
...2020-01-2559 min
Criminal BehaviorologyThe Exploitation of Crime: Crimesploitation and the Media Misuse of Reality Crime StoriesCriminal Behaviorology
The Exploitation of Crime: Crimesploitation and the Media Misuse of Reality Crime Stories
Paul Kaplan, PhD and Daniel La Chance, PhD, two experts on cultural criminology, have written on Crimesploitation, where reality programs create a kind of folk wisdom about crime, addictions and correctional work. The dangers of this kind of portrayal, the popularity of these shows and the possible hidden agenda in the development of such entertainment form the basis of this episode. I interview Paul Kaplan to discuss his work on crimesploitation, and cover the different forms of this intriguing phenomenon being broadcast on television programs...2019-11-291h 01
Criminal BehaviorologyThe Exploitation of Crime: Crimesploitation and the Media Misuse of Reality Crime StoriesCriminal Behaviorology
The Exploitation of Crime: Crimesploitation and the Media Misuse of Reality Crime Stories
Paul Kaplan, PhD and Daniel La Chance, PhD, two experts on cultural criminology, have written on Crimesploitation, where reality programs create a kind of folk wisdom about crime, addictions and correctional work. The dangers of this kind of portrayal, the popularity of these shows and the possible hidden agenda in the development of such entertainment form the basis of this episode. I interview Paul Kaplan to discuss his work on crimesploitation, and cover the different forms of this intriguing phenomenon being broadcast on television programs...2019-11-291h 01Criminal BehaviorologyCriminal Behaviorology (Trailer)2019-11-1600 min
Criminal BehaviorologyNight of the Shaping Dead: Zombie Behavior, Shaping, and ResurgenceCriminal Behaviorology
Night of the Shaping Dead: Zombie Behavior, Shaping, and Resurgence
Being as it is the Halloween season, we can have some fun, right? Dr. Kennon Lattal wrote two blogs for the Aubrey Daniels Institute about zombies from a behavior analytic perspective. Why not? Dr. Lattal is on sabbatical currently, but was gracious enough to respond to my email questions. Let’s suspend the “dead man rule” in behavior analysis (where we say that if a dead man can do it we do not accept it as an intervention, i.e., “stay in one place,”...2019-10-3042 min
Criminal BehaviorologyNight of the Shaping Dead: Zombie Behavior, Shaping, and ResurgenceCriminal Behaviorology
Being as it is the Halloween season, we can have some fun, right? Dr. Kennon Lattal wrote two blogs for the Aubrey Daniels Institute about zombies from a behavior analytic perspective. Why not? Dr. Lattal is on sabbatical currently, but was gracious enough to respond to my email questions. Let’s suspend the “dead man rule” in behavior analysis (where we say that if a dead man can do it we do not accept it as an intervention, i.e., “stay in one place,” “don’t make any noise,” etc.) and instead apply an undead rule as we seek to understa...2019-10-3042 min
Criminal BehaviorologyPirates! Behavior Analysis and Maritime Crime from the Great Lakes to Modern Day SomaliaCriminal Behaviorology
Pirates! Behavior Analysis and Maritime Crime from the Great Lakes to Modern Day Somalia
Timothy reads from two books on pirates in the great lakes as well as a Todd A. Ward article on piracy in the coastal waters of Somalia. Behavior analysts, rogues that we are, might have role in resolving piracy in the modern age.
Show Highlights:
- James Strang (“The King if Beaver Island”) and his pursuit of “Prophet,” as in his followers overtaking of the largest island in Lake Michigan. How Strang is viewed a...2019-09-1952 min
Criminal BehaviorologyPirates! Behavior Analysis and Maritime Crime from the Great Lakes to Modern Day SomaliaCriminal Behaviorology
Pirates! Behavior Analysis and Maritime Crime from the Great Lakes to Modern Day Somalia
Timothy reads from two books on pirates in the great lakes as well as a Todd A. Ward article on piracy in the coastal waters of Somalia. Behavior analysts, rogues that we are, might have role in resolving piracy in the modern age.
Show Highlights:
- James Strang (“The King if Beaver Island”) and his pursuit of “Prophet,” as in his followers overtaking of the largest island in Lake Michigan. How Strang is viewed as a pirate by many, and why his rule over “St. James...2019-09-1952 minProCatSitter Today#06 - Instagram for Cat Sitters and Fear-Free PetsHello, fellow cat sitters!
I have a lot of great stuff today including my review of Wendy Christensen’s book, Outsmarting Cats: How to persuade the felines in your life to do what you want.
Anyone who knows me knows that I am a voracious reader and I love showcasing books that I think are of high value to cat sitters.
I’ve also got some news about the folks over at fear free happy homes and pets and some changes they have made to their membership.
And then, I’m going...2019-08-1900 min
Criminal BehaviorologyPreventing Suicide in the Military and Among Veterans
Criminal Behaviorology
Preventing Suicide in the Military and Among Veterans
Kent Corso is a psychologist, behavior analyst and Air Force veteran. In his many writings and presentations he has provided valuable information on what is known, and what is not, about suicide among veterans and active-duty military. In this podcast we cover the problem of suicide in the military and how behavior analysis may have a role to play.
Show Highlights:
- Why the term “commit” in regards to suicide is loaded language with a very negative connotation. Saying “took his...2019-08-1754 min
Criminal BehaviorologyPreventing Suicide in the Military and Among VeteransCriminal Behaviorology
Kent Corso is a psychologist, behavior analyst and Air Force veteran. In his many writings and presentations he has provided valuable information on what is known, and what is not, about suicide among veterans and active-duty military. In this podcast we cover the problem of suicide in the military and how behavior analysis may have a role to play.
Show Highlights:
- Why the term “commit” in regards to suicide is loaded language with a very negative connotation. Saying “took his own life” or similar phrase is more sensitive to those close to the event.
- The fact that sui...2019-08-1754 min
Criminal BehaviorologyRight Off the BAT: The Operant Conditioning Theory Regarding Domestic Violence
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Title: Right Off the BAT: The Operant Conditioning Theory Regarding Domestic Violence
Dr. Marilyn Bonem is a professor at Eastern Michigan University. In 2008, she co-wrote a study on domestic violence using the Battering Assessment Tool (BAT). In this interview we discuss with Dr. Bonem the results of her study of batterers and how we should think of domestic violence in behavioral terms as opposed to placing the offenders in vague psychological categories.
Show Highlights:
- The intervention programs for domestic violence often used, including the Duluth and CBT...2019-07-1954 min
Criminal BehaviorologyRight Off the BAT: The Operant Conditioning Theory Regarding Domestic ViolenceCriminal Behaviorology
Title: Right Off the BAT: The Operant Conditioning Theory Regarding Domestic Violence
Dr. Marilyn Bonem is a professor at Eastern Michigan University In 2008, she co-wrote a study on domestic violence using the Battering Assessment Tool (BAT). In this interview we discuss with Dr. Bonem the results of her study of batterers and how we should think of domestic violence in behavioral terms as opposed to placing the offenders in vague psychological categories.
Show Highlights:
- The intervention programs for domestic violence often used, including the Duluth and CBT models.
- Viewing domestic violence from a behavioral point of...2019-07-1954 min
Criminal Behaviorology51 School Attacks Averted!
Criminal Behaviorology
Title: 51 School Attacks Averted!
Frank Straub has been in law enforcement for decades. He has been an advisor to West Point, Indianapolis Chief of Police, a White Plains, NY, Public Safety Director, an Executive Deputy Inspector General for the Office of the New York State Inspector General, among other things. He is now the Director of Strategic Studies & Center for Mass Violence Response Studies. He has a PhD in Criminal Justice and is now interested in becoming a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). He recently wrote “A Comparison of Averted and Compl...2019-06-1548 min
Criminal Behaviorology51 Attacks Averted!Criminal Behaviorology
Episode # 19
Title: 51 School Attacks Averted!
Frank Straub has been in law enforcement for decades. He has been an advisor to West Point, Indianapolis Chief of Police, a White Plains, NY, Public Safety Director, an Executive Deputy Inspector General for the Office of the New York State Inspector General, among other things. He is now the Director of Strategic Studies & Center for Mass Violence Response Studies. He has a PhD in Criminal Justice and is now interested in becoming a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). He recently wrote “A Comparison of Averted and Completed School Attacks from the Police Fo...2019-06-1548 minCriminal BehaviorologyMichigan’s True Crime – Tobin T. Buhk discusses his career as a true crime writer as we focus on his book True Crime: Michigan – The State’s Most Notorious Criminal Cases Show Highlights:
- How Tobin Buhk became involved with true crime writing and his many books on the topic.
- Why we tend to look for a single explanation for why crime occurs, and how a multi-factorial approach is often rejected in favor of more peculiar theories.
- Strang Circumstances covers the assassination of the “King of Beaver Island” in 1856. The leader of a Mormon sect comes to an untimely end at the hands of his enemies.
- Andrew Kehoe, the “Dynamite Farmer,” becomes the perpetrator of the worst school massacre in history...2019-04-0352 min
Criminal BehaviorologyMichigan’s True Crime – Tobin T. Buhk discusses his career as a true crime writer as we focus on his book True Crime: Michigan – The State’s Most Notorious Criminal Cases Episode 18Show Highlights:
- How Tobin Buhk became involved with true crime writing and his many books on the topic.
- Why we tend to look for a single explanation for why crime occurs, and how a multi-factorial approach is often rejected in favor of more peculiar theories.
- Strang Circumstances covers the assassination of the “King of Beaver Island” in 1856. The leader of a Mormon sect comes to an untimely end at the hands of his enemies.
- Andrew Kehoe, the “Dynamite Farmer,” becomes the perpetrator of the worst school massacre in history, in the year 1927.
- The diabolical mind of Arthu...2019-04-0352 minCriminal BehaviorologyInterview with the Forensic Psychologist – Dr. W. Joseph Wyatt discusses his long career as it is detailed in his book - The Breaking Point Killing: And Other True Cases of Murder and Malice.In this interview we cover Dr. Wyatt’s work as an expert witness and how his interest in behavior analysis developed into a unique perspective on crime, forensic psychology and modern mental health care.
Show Highlights:
- The title case describes how bullying ultimately culminated into a lethal event. How a behavior analytic view differs from the way traditional psychology might conceptualize such a case.
- A private life made public, mental deterioration and a tragic act result in the aftermath of an overseas scam, in “He Murdered His Gay Partner.”
- Some...2019-02-2756 min
Criminal BehaviorologyInterview with the Forensic Psychologist – Dr. W. Joseph Wyatt discusses his long career as it is detailed in his book - The Breaking Point Killing: And Other True Cases of Murder and Malice.Criminal Behaviorology
In this interview we cover Dr. Wyatt’s work as an expert witness and how his interest in behavior analysis developed into a unique perspective on crime, forensic psychology and modern mental health care.
Show Highlights:
- The title case describes how bullying ultimately culminated into a lethal event. How a behavior analytic view differs from the way traditional psychology might conceptualize such a case.
- A private life made public, mental deterioration and a tragic act result in the aftermath of an overseas scam, in “He Murdered His Gay Partner.”
- Some of the limitations in our standa...2019-02-2756 minCriminal BehaviorologyThe Story of Darius McCollum – Interview with Filmmaker Adam Irving - Off the RailsThis film covers the surprising and unique story of Darius McCollum, who has stolen numerous New York City subway trains and buses to simply run their usual routes and drop passengers off at their desired destinations. He has been charged with felonies after over thirty arrests. This interview will be of interest to those intrigued by crime, the justice system, mental illness and Criminal Behaviorology.
Show highlights:
- Adam’s work as a filmmaker and the pros and cons of making documentaries.
- Why the Darius McCollum case is unique and how his story is...2019-01-2641 min
Criminal BehaviorologyThe Story of Darius McCollum – An Interview with Filmmaker Adam Irving About His Documentary Off the Rails. Episode 16This film covers the surprising and unique story of Darius McCollum, who has stolen numerous New York City subway trains and buses to simply run their usual routes and drop passengers off at their desired destinations. He has been charged with felonies after over thirty arrests. This interview will be of interest to those intrigued by crime, the justice system, mental illness and Criminal Behaviorology.
Show highlights:
- Adam’s work as a filmmaker and the pros and cons of making documentaries.
- Why the Darius McCollum case is unique and how his story is known worldwide.
- How Autism Sp...2019-01-2641 minCriminal BehaviorologyThe ABAI Substance Use and Addiction Conference in Washington D.C.A report on the first ever Substance Use and Addiction Conference of the Association for Behavior Analysis International. This unique conference applied the concepts of behavior analysis to one of our most damaging social problems. After years of failed attempts to reduce the problem of addiction, a new perspective is badly needed. Show highlights:
- The different lectures addressing substance use from a behavioral analytic lens.
- The poster session and the many different kinds of professionals interested in this area.
- A new perspective on the problem of addiction and a Ted Talk about an interesting change of strategy...2018-12-1235 min
Criminal BehaviorologyThe ABAI Substance Use and Addiction Conference in Washington DC - Episode 15A report on the first ever Substance Use and Addiction Conference of the Association for Behavior Analysis International. This unique conference applied the concepts of behavior analysis to one of our most damaging social problems. After years of failed attempts to reduce the problem of addiction, a new perspective is badly needed. Show highlights:
- The different lectures addressing substance use from a behavioral analytic lens.
- The poster session and the many different kinds of professionals interested in this area.
- A new perspective on the problem of addiction and a Ted Talk about an interesting change of strategy...2018-12-1235 minCriminal BehaviorologyHostage Negotiation and Behavior Analysis: What Research Tells Us About Making Requests in a DangerAn article by James Hughes in the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (2009) considered how high-probability requests could influence the compliance of hostage takers to the advantage of negotiators. In 2015, Emily Mandel reviewed the article by James Hughes in bsci21.org.
In this interview with Emily Mandel we discuss hostage negotiation and how high-probability requests, that precede low-probability requests, could make a difference in a critical situation.
Show Highlights:
- Emily's interest in behavior analysis and the many applications of this science.
- Behavioral momentum and influence on compliance. How the presentation of high-probability requests before a low-probability can matter.
...2018-11-1037 min
Criminal BehaviorologyHostage Negotiation and Behavior Analysis: What Research Tells Us About Making Requests in a Dangerous Situation - Episode 14An article by James Hughes in the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (2009) considered how high-probability requests could influence the compliance of hostage takers to the advantage of negotiators. In 2015, Emily Mandel reviewed the article by James Hughes in bsci21.org.
In this interview with Emily Mandel, we discuss hostage negotiation and how high-probability requests, that precede low-probability requests, could make a difference in a critical situation.
Show Highlights:
- Emily's interest in behavior analysis and the many applications of this science.
- Behavioral momentum and influence on compliance. How the presentation of high-probability requests before a low-probability can matter.
...2018-11-0837 min
Criminal BehaviorologyThe Evil That Men Do (Roy Hazelwood on "pseudovictims" and rapist typologies) Episode 13Roy Hazelwood was an FBI Special Agent, writer, lecturer and expert on sexually-motivated crimes. His, and writer Stephen Michaud's 1998 book "The Evil That Men Do" is covered on Criminal Behaviorology.
- The Tawana Brawley case and the tragic reasons why one might be motivated to make a false allegation.
- The types of rapists based on behavioral indicators.
- Why the kind of analysis that crime scene investigators do are of interest to those in the field of applied behavior analysis.2018-10-0843 min
Criminal BehaviorologyFalse Allegations - Why Accusations MatterAn article in slate.com by Cathy Young (2014) reviews the importance of false rape accusations and the controversies that ensue.
A segment from Roy Hazelwood and Ann Burgess from "Practical Aspects of Rape Investigation" (1987) provide insight on how to approach such cases. The sensitive nature of this topic requires an objective and careful examination of all the factors involved.
http://www.slate.com/articles/double_x/doublex/2014/09/false_rape_accusations_why_must_be_pretend_they_never_happen.html
https://www.ncjrs.gov/App/Publications/abstract.aspx?ID=105959
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McMartin_preschool_trial
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Criminal BehaviorologyThe Real Witness - Myth and Reality in the Kitty Genovese CaseThe Kitty Genovese story has inspired numerous articles, books, movies and television programs. An alleged 38 witnesses saw her murder and did nothing. The case is taught in college psychology courses and has been accepted without question for decades. A 2016 documentary by the victim's brother sheds new light on the tragic event. The importance of verifying the information, even from otherwise trusted sources, is a lesson to be learned.
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Criminal BehaviorologyDomestic Violence - A Behavior Analytic ViewpointIn a follow up to the July 2018 podcast on "Eliminating the Battering of Women" Timothy reviews a 2005 article by Bell and Naugle on why a victim of domestic violence would stay or leave their situation. A reading from the 2014 book "Shattered Silence: An Untold Story of Domestic Violence" by Brenna Hall, provides details on life in a domestic violence shelter. The concepts of reinforcement, punishment, extinction, behavioral economics and delay discounting are seen in the light of this serious social problem.
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Criminal BehaviorologyEliminating the Battering of Women (1995 Myers Article) 7.26.18To expand the field of behavior analysis we seek out significant social and legal issues and see how our methods can be useful. In a 1995 article by David L. Myers, we review an age old problem, but one within the domain of criminal Behaviorology.
Show highlights:
- How battering can be described three term contingencies (antecedent, behavior and consequences)
- Ways that escape, punishment and positive reinforcement play a role
- The common interventions to reduce domestic violence and how these can be more effective using behavior analysis
- How direct observation is such a methodological barrier for behavior analysts...2018-07-2732 min
Criminal BehaviorologyThe Colin Wilson International ConferenceThe 2nd Annual Colin Wilson Conference in Nottingham, England. Highlights from the show include:
- Biography of Colin Wilson, and his groundbreaking work "The Outsider"
- The variety of speakers and topics and this year's conference
- Colin Wilson's thoughts and writing about criminology
- The importance of Colin Wilson for criminal behaviorology2018-07-1737 min
Criminal BehaviorologyFacilitated Communication - 6.19.18An ABC news broadcast on a tragic use of an unscientific technique. A shocking story of how misleading information resulted in disaster for one family.
- The use of "Facilitated Communication"
- Why scientific study, not popular trends, are needed for ethical treatment
- Links for this issue:
https://www.asatonline.org/media-watch/asat-responds-to-abcs-from-miracle-to-nightmare/
https://abcnews.go.com/2020/video/miracle-nightmare-153099152018-06-2125 min
Criminal BehaviorologyCrime and Genetics - Criminals in the Making - 6-12-18A review of Wright, Tibbetts and Daigle's chapter on the genetic influences on criminal behavior, from the book Criminals In The Making (2008). Among the show highlights:
- The controversy and resulting pressure regarding the issue of genetic influence on crime
- MZ and DZ twins
- Twin and adoption studies on crime, behavior and genetics
- Why no researcher in a field of study should be prohibited from presenting evidence due to the sensitivity of a subject matter2018-06-1345 min
Criminal BehaviorologyThe ABAI 44th Annual Convention in San Diego, CATimothy shares his experience attending this year's Association for Behavior Analysis Annual Convention in San Diego. Among the highlights are:
- Crime and Behavior Analysis SIG
- Criminal Behaviorology at ABAI
- BACB updates for behavior analysts
- Evolution and Behavior Science
- Zoos and Animal Rights
www.abainternational.org2018-06-0438 minCriminal BehaviorologyCriminal Behaviorology - The Allegiance Effect (on Psychological Testing) 5.13.18Two articles by Karen Franklin, PhD, focus on the use and misinterpretation of the PCL-R due to what is known as the "allegiance effect."
Timothy talks about the upcoming Criminal Behaviorology webinar on Tuesday, May 22nd, 2018. Look for it here:
http://www.mentorhealth.com/control/webinarsearch?speaker_id=631422018-05-1324 min
Criminal BehaviorologyCB - Our Most Important ScienceTimothy Joseph reads from two articles: 1) Behavioral Science May Prove to Be Our Most Important Science, by Anthony Biglan; and 2) Why the US Government is Embracing Behavioral Science by Francesca Gino. The two articles indicate how our science is branching into new areas.2018-05-0626 minCriminal BehaviorologyCB - Genes and Behavior - 4.25.18An examination of one chapter from Jay Moore's book "From a Behavioral Point of View: A Psychological Primer" where he discusses the idea that genes do not "cause" behavior in the common use of the term. Implications for behaviorists, and especially criminal behaviorologists, are significant.2018-04-2815 min