title: Science, skepticism, and applied behavior analysis.
abstract: Pseudoscientific claims concerning medical and psychological treatments of all varieties are commonplace. As behavior analysts, a sound skeptical approach to our science and practice is essential. The present paper offers an overview of science and skepticism and discusses the relationship of skepticism to behavior analysis, with an emphasis on the types of issues concerning behavior analysts in practice.
authors.affiliation: University of the Pacific.
authors.forename: Matthew P
authors.initials: MP
authors.lastname: Normand