Conditioning of Social Stimuli
Hosted by the AzABA Coordination of Care SIG
1.5 CEUs will be available for attendance
Location:
Zoom (Login will be emailed prior to the presentation)
Presenters: Rodrigo Esteban Mendoza Salinas, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA, IBA
Summary: An overview of how stimuli are conditioned (classical and operant) and how to apply to social stimuli.
Learning Objectives:
- Define and explain basic learning paradigms in behavioral science, including classical and operant conditioning.
- Discuss what constitutes social stimuli within a behavioral framework.
- Explore how operant conditioning principles apply to social stimuli in behavior-analytic interventions.
Speaker:
Rodrigo Esteban Mendoza Salinas, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA, IBA
ABA Department Lead, T.E.A.M. 4 Kids Pediatric Therapy
Rodrigo Mendoza is a licensed behavior analyst in the state of Arizona and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA®) with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB®). He has expertise in autism spectrum disorders, disruptive behaviors in pediatric/school settings, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with adolescents and adults. Additionally, he has specialized knowledge in Organizational Behavior Management (OBM), applying behavioral principles to improve performance and outcomes within organizations. Dr. Mendoza earned his master's degree from Arizona State University and his Ph.D. in Applied Behavior Analysis from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology.
He is currently the chair of the Coordination of Care special interest group at the AZABA, the ABA program director at TEAM 4 Kids Pediatric Therapy in Arizona, the founder of BIOBA Consulting, and serves as the Executive Director of ABA Chile, an association in Chile. Dr. Mendoza also contributes his expertise as a member of the advisory board for the International Behavior Analysis Organization (IBAO) and Raintree Systems.
Dr. Mendoza believes that behaviorism is an essential approach to solving the complex issues that challenge our current society. He understands that to achieve this goal, it is the responsibility of the Behavior Analysts to mentor other professionals following the core principles that underpin the functional treatment of behavior.
Registration:
AzABA Members: Free
Non-Members: $15 or $20 for CEU credit
