The ''Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis'' (JABA) is a quarterly

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which publishes empirical research related to

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. It was established in 1968 and is published by

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on behalf of the Society for the Experimental Analysis of Behavior. The

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is John Borrero. Common areas of research in JABA include: functional analysis and treatment of severe behavior disorders, classroom instruction in secondary and

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, early and intensive behavioral interventions for children with

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, voucher-based contingency management in the treatment of

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, and pediatric feeding therapy. According to the journal's web site, article acceptance rate was 26% in 2023.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis Behaviorism journals Delayed open access journals Academic journals established in 1968 Quarterly journals Wiley-Blackwell academic journals Psychotherapy journals

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