The EveryDay ABA Podcast

ABA Insights from the Love Is Blind Reunion

In this episode of Everyday ABA, hosts Paola, Brittany, and Leslie break down the Love Is Blind reunion, exploring the dynamics of love, commitment, and cognitive dissonance. They analyze how core value conflicts challenge compatibility and reflect on how editing shaped their perceptions of the couples. The conversation explores intimacy, emotional investment, and the importance of mutual reinforcement in relationships. They also examine communication issues, financial stability, trust, and emotional maturity, highlighting the lessons couples can learn from navigating these complexities. Tune in for insights on building stronger, value-aligned partnerships.
 
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Learning Objectives for CEU:
Participants will be able to identify at least one behavioral strategy to resolve cognitive dissonance.
Participants will be able to analyze how misaligned values and poor communication patterns function as negative reinforcement or punishers in relationship dynamics. 
Participants will be able to apply behavioral principles to suggest strategies for increasing positive communication patterns and reinforcing emotional closeness in romantic relationships.
 
References:
Festinger, L. (1957). A theory of cognitive dissonance. Stanford University Press.
Kerckhoff, A. C., & Davis, K. (1962). Value consensus and need complementarity in mate selection. American Sociological Review, 27(3), 295–303. https://doi.org/10.2307/2089791
Skinner, B. F. (1953). Science and human behavior. Macmillan.
Sternberg, R. J. (1986). A triangular theory of love. Psychological Review, 93(2), 119–135.

Applying ABA to Relationship Drama: Behavioral Insights from Love Is Blind

In this juicy and insightful episode of Everyday ABA, your hosts Paola, Brittany, and Leslie dive into the complexities of relationships through the lens of Netflix’s hit reality show Love Is Blind. From emotional breakups to setting relationship boundaries, the hosts utilize Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles to unpack the behaviors, motivations, and communication patterns of the couples. They explore the influence of social media on perceptions of relationships and the relevance of love languages in understanding a partners' needs. As always, they keep it real with sharp observations about relationship red flags and why setting boundaries is crucial for emotional health.
 
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CEU Learning Objectives: 
1️⃣ Participants will be able to identify and describe at least two examples of how conflicting contingencies (e.g., emotional connection vs. misaligned values) created tension for the couples and explain how these examples reflect behavioral principles such as reinforcement, punishment, and motivating operations. 
2️⃣ Participants will be able to define the concept of social validity and identify two examples from the episode where social approval (e.g., family or societal expectations) influenced the participants' relationship decisions. 
3️⃣ Participants will be able to identify and analyze at least two examples of verbal behavior from the episode and explain how the form and function of communication influenced relationship dynamics.
 
References 
Cialdini, R. B. (2001). Influence: Science and practice (4th ed.). Allyn & Bacon.
Odum, A. L. (2011). Delay discounting: I'm a k, you’re a k. Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior, 96(3), 427-439. Skinner, B. F. (1957). Verbal behavior. Appleton-Century-Crofts.

Love is Blind but ABA Isn't

In this episode of Everyday ABA, your hosts Paola, Leslie, and Brittanny dive deep into Netflix’s hit reality show Love Is Blind through the lens of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). They unpack the psychological and behavioral factors driving relationship dynamics on the show, from participant compensation and production techniques to the emotional impact of family opinions and financial compatibility.
The hosts explore key ABA principles such as reinforcement, punishment, and shaping to analyze how contestants form connections and handle relationship challenges. They also break down the complexities of jealousy and trust issues, highlighting the need for open communication and mutual understanding. Tune in to discover how ABA can help explain the success—or failure—of relationships, both on and off screen.
🎧 Listen now to uncover how behavior analysis can provide new insights into love, trust, and relationship dynamics!
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📢 Don’t miss Part 3 next week, where we analyze Episodes 10-12!
 
 
🎓 LEARNING OBJECTIVES FOR CEU CREDIT:
Participants will be able to describe the impact of delay discounting and commitment bias on rapid decision-making in relationships.
Compare and contrast the use of rule-governed behavior vs. contingency-shaped behavior in relationships
Participants will be able to identify and describe how reinforcement of short-term rewards (e.g., money, trips) can override long-term consequences in decision-making, 
 
References 
Cialdini, R. B. (2001). Influence: Science and practice (4th ed.). Allyn & Bacon.
Odum, A. L. (2011). Delay discounting: I'm a k, you’re a k. Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior, 96(3), 427-439. Skinner, B. F. (1957). Verbal behavior. Appleton-Century-Crofts.

Love is Blind: ABA & Attachment Styles

Is love truly blind, or are contestants on Love Is Blind simply engaging in reinforcement-based decision-making? In this episode of Everyday ABA, hosts Paola, Brittany, and Leslie analyze the behavioral science behind episodes 1-6 of the Netflix reality show Love Is Blind. Using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and behavioral economics, they examine how attachment theory, reinforcement history, commitment bias, and motivating operations influence the formation of relationships inside the 'pods' within just 10 days. Whether a dedicated fan of Love Is Blind, an ABA professional, or someone seeking evidence-based relationship insights, this episode offers actionable takeaways for applying ABA to love and decision-making.
 
 
📅 Season 8 of Love Is Blind premiered on February 14, 2025, and we’re diving into Episodes 1-6,  no spoilers beyond that!
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🎓 LEARNING OBJECTIVES FOR CEU: 
By the end of this episode, listeners will be able to:
✔️ Understand how attachment theory influences relationship behaviors
✔️  Analyze how verbal behavior shape romantic attraction on Love Is Blind using examples from the show.
✔️ Identify how motivating operations (MOs) and scarcity bias increase perceived value in relationship choices.
 
References: 
Ainsworth, M. D. S. (1978). The Bowlby-Ainsworth attachment theory. Behavioral and Brain Sciences, 1(3), 436–438. 
Bowlby, J. (1969). Attachment and loss: Vol. 1. Attachment. Basic Books.
Cialdini, R. B. (2001). Influence: Science and practice (4th ed.). Allyn & Bacon.
Skinner, B. F. (1957). Verbal behavior. Appleton-Century-Crofts.

EveryDay ABA Ask Me Anything

Join us for a special Ask Me Anything episode where Paola, Brittanny, and Leslie answer listener-submitted questions. Your favorite hosts address topics ranging from career advice to reality TV guilty pleasures, offering insights and personal experiences. In addition to answering audience inquiries, the episode includes questions the hosts ask each other, providing a mix of humor and professional perspectives. 
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Behavioral Coaching in Sports: Using ABA to Transform Athlete Development

In this episode, we dive into how Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles can revolutionize how coaches can assist in  athlete development. Whether you're a coach, ABA practitioner, sports psychologist, or sports enthusiast, this episode explores evidence-based strategies to enhance individual skills, optimize training methods, and enhance overall athletic performance. We discuss groundbreaking behavioral research and practical applications for on and off-the-field success.
 
 
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What You'll Learn: 
How behavioral observation techniques (technical and behavioral) help coaches assess and enhance player performance.
How shaping can effectively refine skills like shooting form, defensive techniques, and endurance.
The role of positive and negative reinforcement in motivating athletes, promoting consistency, and boosting confidence.
Evidence-based ABA strategies to increase focus, generalize skills, and improve player engagement.
 
 
Learning Objectives for CEUs:
Participants will be able to describe at least two types of coaching observation (technical and behavioral) and explain how each can be applied to assess and enhance athletic performance.
Participants will demonstrate the ability to analyze athlete performance and behavior during practice sessions to identify at least three strengths and areas for improvement using behavior analytic principles.
Participants will accurately define and provide two examples each of positive and negative reinforcement strategies used in sports coaching to increase desirable player behaviors.
Participants will be able to evaluate the effectiveness of observation, shaping, and reinforcement techniques by measuring and reporting improvements in player performance over a defined period. 
 
References: 
May, B. K. (2021). Behavioral sports psychology: A behavior analytic approach to improving sports performance. In R. D. Mallott & A. A. Yazdani (Eds.), Special topics in behavior analysis. Pressbooks. 
Smith, R. E., & Smoll, F. L. (2016). Coaching behavior and effectiveness in sport and exercise psychology. In T. S. Horn & A. L. Smith (Eds.), Advances in sport and exercise psychology (4th ed.). Oxford University Press.

How to Use Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and The Five Love Languages to Strengthen Relationships

🎙️ Want to build stronger connections this Valentine’s Day? Join hosts Paola, Leslie, and Brittany as they explore how Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and The Five Love Languages can enhance romantic, platonic, and business relationships. In this episode, we’ll discuss Valentine's Day as we break down reinforcement, preference assessments, and goal-setting- all through a behavioral lens! This trio combines humor, science, and practical advice to help you strengthen your relationships this Valentine’s Day and beyond!
 
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What You’ll Learn
How reinforcement strengthens romantic and platonic relationships
The Five Love Languages from a behavioral science perspective
Step-by-step guide to conducting a preference assessment for relationships
How to plan Valentine’s Day activities using behavior analysis
Using ABA strategies for self-love, friendships, and relationship success
 
 
Key ABA Strategies Discussed:
Reinforcement and preference assessments for love and relationships
Task analysis for planning a meaningful Valentine’s Day
Behaviorally aligned goal-setting for couples and individuals
Self-monitoring and reflection for relationship growth
 
 
Learning Objectives for CEUs:
Participants will identify how reinforcement applies to interpersonal relationships.
Participants will be able to explain the behavioral interpretation of The Five Love Languages.
Participants will  learn how to conduct a preference assessment to identify meaningful reinforcers in their personal relationships.
 
 
References:
Agus, M., Puddu, L., & Raffagnino, R. (2021). Exploring the similarity of partners’ love styles and their relationships with marital satisfaction: A dyadic approach. Sage Open, 11(4). https://doi.org/10.1177/21582440211040785
Chapman, G. D. (2015). The Five Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts. Northfield Publishing. https://mavely.app.link/e/G7F8oe7icQb
Impett, E. A., Park, H. G., & Muise, A. (2024). Popular psychology through a scientific lens: Evaluating love languages from a relationship science perspective. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 33(2), 87–92. https://doi.org/10.1177/09637214231217663
Karandashev, V. (2015). A cultural perspective on romantic love. Online Readings in Psychology and Culture, 5(4), Article 2. https://doi.org/10.9707/2307-0919.1135
Rosales, R. (2019, February 11). The language of romantic love. Science of ABA. Retrieved from https://science.abainternational.org/2019/02/11/the-language-of-romantic-love/
 
 
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Using ABA Principles to Improve Your Resume

Want to optimize your resume but don’t know where to start? In this episode, hosts Paola (BCBA), Leslie and Brittany (RBT) break down how Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) can make resume updating easy and effective. Whether you're a behavior analyst or a job seeker looking for structured career growth strategies, this episode gives you a step-by-step guide. Learn how task analysis simplifies resume writing, why quantifying achievements makes you stand out, and how to track recruiter responses with data collection. Get actionable tips to make your resume more competitive using proven behavioral science strategies
 
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✔️ Action Step: Choose one section of your resume (e.g., work experience) and apply an ABA principle like data tracking to optimize it.
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In this episode, you’ll discover:
✅ Step-by-step resume optimization using ABA task analysis to break the process into smaller, actionable steps.
✅ How to quantify achievements with measurable outcomes to highlight your professional impact.
✅ Data-driven job search strategies—track recruiter responses and improve your resume iteratively.
✅ The secret to maintaining a polished resume using reinforcement and consistency.
 
Key ABA Strategies for Resume Optimization
🔹 Task Analysis for Resume Writing: Break your resume into specific sections (work experience, skills, achievements) for a structured and manageable approach.🔹 How to Quantify Resume Achievements: Use measurable data to frame your impact (e.g., “Increased client retention by 20%”).🔹 Tracking Resume Success with Data Collection: Learn how to use feedback loops, recruiter engagement, and application tracking to refine your resume.🔹 Resume Maintenance & Career Growth: Keep your resume updated consistently, so you're always ready for new opportunities.
 
Learning Objectives for CEUs
Participants will learn to utilize measurable data and quantifiable accomplishments to improve the effectiveness of their resume, reflecting their professional impact in a clear and compelling manner.
Attendees will be able to implement resume tracking strategies to analyze data on resume effectiveness, using feedback loops and iterative refinements to continually improve their resume’s appeal.
Listeners will be able to develop a career-long resume maintenance system using ABA techniques like reinforcement.
 
References:
Bertrand, M., & Mullainathan, S. (2004). Are Emily and Greg more employable than Lakisha and Jamal? A field experiment on labor market discrimination (NBER Working Paper No. 9873). National Bureau of Economic Research. https://www.nber.org/papers/w9873
Van Hooft, E. A. J., Kammeyer-Mueller, J. D., Wanberg, C. R., Kanfer, R., & Basbug, G. (2021). Job search and employment success: A quantitative review and future research agenda. Journal of Applied Psychology, 106(5), 674–713
Zinjad, S. B., Bhattacharjee, A., Bhilegaonkar, A., & Liu, H. (2024). An LLM-facilitated pipeline for personalized resume generation and refinement. In Proceedings of the 47th International ACM SIGIR Conference on Research and Development in Information Retrieval (SIGIR '24) (pp. 2781–2785). Association for Computing Machinery.

Using Applied Behavior Analysis to Optimize Your Job Search

Struggling to navigate the job search process? In this episode, hosts Paola (BCBA), Leslie and Brittany (RBT) break down the art and science of job searching through the lens of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Learn how to transform your job hunt into a structured, measurable, and motivating process. Whether you're looking for your first job or a career pivot, this episode will provide evidence-based strategies to make your search more efficient and less stressful.
In this episode, we explore how to:
Break down the job search into manageable steps using task analysis.
Set SMART, measurable goals to maintain momentum and reduce burnout.
Use feedback from job applications and interviews to refine your preferences and strategies.
Apply self-reinforcement techniques to stay motivated throughout the process.
Track your job applications and outcomes to identify successful patterns and improve strategies.
Build flexibility and resilience when facing job search challenges.
 
Key ABA Strategies Discussed:
Task Analysis: Learn how to simplify the job search by breaking it into actionable steps.
Reinforcement: Discover how to reward yourself for progress, not just results.
Self-Regulation and Data Collection: Create systems to stay organized and motivated.
Flexibility and Resilience: Adapt your approach based on feedback and outcomes.
 
Episode Highlights:
How to define specific job search goals that align with your career aspirations.
The importance of tracking applications and using the data to refine your efforts.
Practical examples of self-reinforcement to celebrate small wins along the way.
Research-backed insights into how self-regulation, employment commitment, and job-search attitudes impact success.
 
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CEU Learning Objectives:
Participants will break down the job search process into at least three specific, sequential tasks (e.g., defining job criteria, networking, and preparing for interviews), applying task analysis principles). 
Participants will learn how to  create a simple job application tracking system, including at least three data points to monitor progress and refine their search strategies.
Participants will describe how outcomes from job applications (e.g., interview feedback or rejections) can refine their job search preferences and guide adjustments in future applications.
Participants will identify one behavior change strategy to modify their job search approach and explain how maintaining flexibility improves resilience during setbacks.
 
References:
Carless, S. A., & Arnup, J. L. (2011). A longitudinal study of the determinants and outcomes of career change. Journal of Vocational Behavior, 78(1), 80–91
Kreemers, Loes & Hooft, Edwin & Vianen, Annelies. (2021). If you want a job, don’t just search hard, search systematically: A field study with career starters. European Journal of Work and Organizational Psychology. 31. 317-330. 10.1080/1359432X.2021.1955857. 
Van Hooft, E. A. J., Wanberg, C. R., & van Hoye, G. (2013). Moving beyond job search quantity: Towards a conceptualization and self-regulatory framework of job search quality. Organizational Psychology Review, 3(1), 3-40. https://doi.org/10.1177/2041386612456033
 
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The ABA Blueprint for Achievable New Year’s Resolutions

Are your New Year’s resolutions starting to feel out of reach? Ready to make your New Year’s resolutions stick? Join hosts Brittany (RBT), Leslie (MPH), and Paola (BCBA) as they dive into how Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) can help you set realistic goals and make lasting changes. Discover practical, research-backed ABA strategies to turn your resolutions into actionable steps and create a system for success. Whether you want to get fit, save money, or be more productive; learn how to define goals, reinforce progress, and tackle obstacles with techniques like task analysis, self-monitoring, and positive reinforcement. Listen in to turn your resolutions into achievable steps and make lasting changes. 
In this episode, we cover how to:
Define clear, measurable goals using ABA principles for goal-setting.
Use positive reinforcement to stay motivated and overcome procrastination 
Break down large resolutions into small, manageable tasks with task analysis.
Incorporate self-monitoring techniques to track your progress and adjustment when needed. 
Manage obstacles and setbacks by focusing on flexibility and resilience.
 
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Share your resolutions and progress—we’d love to feature your success stories!
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Key ABA Strategies Discussed:
Operational Definitions: Learn why vague resolutions like "get fit" or "save money" into specific, trackable goals
Positive Reinforcement: Learn to reward yourself effectively to boost motivation and drive consistent progress.
Task Analysis: Break down goals into small, achievable steps.
Self-Monitoring and Prompting: Use tools like checklists, habit-tracking apps, and reminders to keep yourself accountable.
Flexibility and Resilience: Understand how to adapt your approach when challenges arise and focus on progress, not perfection.
 
Choose one resolution for this year and apply these ABA strategies:
Redefine your resolution into a clear, measurable goal.
Use task analysis to break it into achievable steps.
Identify a personal reinforcer to reward your progress.
Use a tracking system to monitor your achievements and adjust as needed.
 
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CEU Learning Objectives:
Participants will be able to create personal goals that align with the dimension of ABA.
Participants will apply positive reinforcement to sustain goal-directed behaviors
Participants will Implement self-monitoring and prompting strategies to increase task completion rates. 
Participants will analyze potential barriers to maintaining behavior change and formulate strategies to overcome these barriers 
References:  We incorporated findings from behavioral science to support our strategies:
Burke, L. E., Wang, J., & Sevick, M. A. (2011). Self-Monitoring in Weight Loss: A Systematic Review of the Literature.
Conroy, D. E., Yang, C. H., & Maher, J. P. (2014). Behavior Change Techniques in Top-Ranked Mobile Apps for Physical Activity. 
 
Thank you for listening! Let’s make 2025 the year where your resolutions stick—using ABA every day!