Behavior change is not haphazard or accidental. It requires expertise in understanding the function of behavior and how each behavior is reinforced in order to support patients in changing long-standing maladaptive behaviors, such as self-injurious behavior and treatment non-compliance. We will discuss the importance of behavioral experts in correctional settings.

Learning Objectives:

• Review the basic brain functions that support and sustain learning and behavior
• Describe schedules of reinforcement and their impact on behavior and behavior change
• Discuss the need to understand the function of behavior when supporting behavior change

Level: Intermediate