
An Intellectually Honest Discussion about Punishment and CESS
12/03/22 • 140 min
In the episode, David Roth and I tackle the very controversial and sensitive topic of punishment and CESS. It is broken down into 3 sections: pre-show monologue, full episode, and post-show discussion about the ABC video that highlighted the unethical use of CESS at the Judge Rotenberg Center. Please listen to the episode in its entirety as we spiral back to key points throughout. Opting to listen to just one section would be like reading a book, but starting with a chapter midway through! We encourage respectful and solution-oriented dialogue in the comments sections wherever this is posted.
Show notes:
- Link to Cicoria Podcast Session 10 with Pat Friman
- Link to David Roth’s Mindfulness talk at the Verbal Behavior Conference 2022
- (PDF) On Mindfulness: A Skinnerian Account
- (PDF) Skinnerian Reflections on Meditation, Mindfulness, and the Term "Skinnerian"
- (PDF) Two Definitions of Punishment
- ABC Video on CESS
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In the episode, David Roth and I tackle the very controversial and sensitive topic of punishment and CESS. It is broken down into 3 sections: pre-show monologue, full episode, and post-show discussion about the ABC video that highlighted the unethical use of CESS at the Judge Rotenberg Center. Please listen to the episode in its entirety as we spiral back to key points throughout. Opting to listen to just one section would be like reading a book, but starting with a chapter midway through! We encourage respectful and solution-oriented dialogue in the comments sections wherever this is posted.
Show notes:
- Link to Cicoria Podcast Session 10 with Pat Friman
- Link to David Roth’s Mindfulness talk at the Verbal Behavior Conference 2022
- (PDF) On Mindfulness: A Skinnerian Account
- (PDF) Skinnerian Reflections on Meditation, Mindfulness, and the Term "Skinnerian"
- (PDF) Two Definitions of Punishment
- ABC Video on CESS
Pick up a copy of the #1 bestseller: Adaptive Intelligence: The Evolution of Emotional Intelligence Through the Proven Power of Behavior Science
The Behavioral Toolbox equips those charged with supporting behavior change in schools with practical applications of the science of human behavior for making a positive difference in the workplace. In this case, the classroom and school!
Be sure to subscribe to Dr. Paulie's Heart & Science YouTube channel for a variety of content related to behavior science and bringing out the best in yourself and others.
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