Functional Relations

Author: Zachary Bird, PhD, BCBA-D and Caleb Davis, PhD, BCBA-D

An ABA podcast where Dr. Zachary Bird and Dr. Caleb Davis set aside time to have engaging conversation with experts in the field of behavior analysis to explore topics like ethics of functional analysis, effective supervision practices, translating research to practice, and others. BACB, IBAO, and QABA CEUs are available for listeners. To purchase, visit www.functionalrelationspodcast.com To deliver social praise or aversive stimulation, you can email us at functionalrelationspodcast@gmail.com
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#44 - Leveling Up the Respondent-Operant Distinction w/ Dr. Michael Domjan
Episode 44
Wednesday, 1 July, 2026

In this episode, Zach and Caleb discuss the distinction between operant and respondent behavior with Dr. Michael Domjan. 1.5 General CEU (BACB, IBAO, and/or QABA) is available for this episode. You can purchase them at https://www.functionalrelationspodcast.com Become a member to get access to our entire library of CEs and access exclusive behind the scenes content for $79/yr. https://www.functionalrelationspodcast.com/subscription/membership Things to check out from the episode: Dr. Domjan's Youtube channel: Introduction to Learning and Behavior: Key Concepts Dr. Domjan's textbooks discussed during the episode: The Essentials of Conditioning and Learning, Fifth Edition Amazon.com: The Principles of Learning and Behavior: 9781285088563: Domjan, Michael P.: Books References: Brown, P. L., & Jenkins, H. M. (1968). AUTO‐SHAPING OF THE PIGEON'S KEY‐PECK 1. Journal of the experimental analysis of behavior, 11(1), 1-8. Domjan, M. (2016). Elicited versus emitted behavior: Time to abandon the distinction. Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior, 105(2), 231-245. Skinner, B. F. (1965). Science and human behavior (No. 92904). Simon and Schuster. Skinner, B. F. (2019). The behavior of organisms: An experimental analysis. BF Skinner Foundation.