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Carla Saldana Research Community Applied behavior analysis is the study is the study of behaviors by measuring problematic behaviors and analyzing what changes in the environment will possibly influence behaviors in a positive way. Applied behavior analysis seeks to understand, explain, describe, and predict behaviors of both humans and animals. Some of the major studies in applied behavior analysis include learning disabilities, health related severe disabilities, alcoholism addictive behaviors, management of pain, learning and conditioning among a few. Behavior Analysis looks at the environment that provide consequences to behavior, resulting in an increase or decrease in that behavior in similar circumstances. The consequences of behavior influences the intensity, frequency of a behavior occurring. A major theory behind behavior analysis is that it is operant in nature and changes as the environment changes, resulting in different behavioral consequences. Behavior analysis also looks at genetics, physiology, and brain chemistry better understand behavior. Behavior analysis understands that behavior laws exist in a large part due to genetics. Behaviorists believe that past experiences change structures in the brain and affect the way you behave and react today. Looking at different factors that may influence behavior is important to learning and understanding a variety of circumstances that may lead to new innovative treatments and learning techniques that can help many experiencing problematic behaviors. Research has been done to improve problematic behaviors in both animals and humans alike, considering a wide range of factors that may influence behaviors. Behavior Analysis journals cover research topics specific to animals, or specific to human behavior. Among the most resourceful research journals for Behavior analysis in animal behavior is the Journal of Experimental Psychology: Animal Behavior Processes. This journal covers an array of research topics in all aspects of animal behavior. Looking at situations that may cause disorders in animals such as the separation at birth in rats may cause anorexia in rats. Another Journal for the behavior analysis for humans is the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, it publishes journals that deal with experimental analysis of problematic behaviors of social importance. Such cases may study reinforcement and response cost of behaviors in order to reduce disruptive behavior in the classroom. These are only two journals within the field of Applied Behavior Analysis, for a broader and better understanding of the scope of study in behavior analysis it is important to review a variety of sources such as research journals and professional associations. Professional Associations provide an excellent opportunity for students who are interested in research to find out what is current in research, and dates for conferences. Joining a professional association also allows for professional and educational networking within the field of psychology. One popular association for psychology is the American Psychological Association and one specific to Applied Behaviors is the Association for Behavior Analysis. The American Psychological Association is a professional association that is based on the United States. It is one of the largest Associations of psychologist worldwide with 150,000 members. The association seeks to promote: professionalism, ethics, conduct, networking, research publications. The Association for Behavior Analysis is dedicated to the science of behavior analysis and promoting: research, education, and practice. They sponsor top regional conferences in Behavior Analysis in the United States. These Associations are an important tool to the research community expanding their knowledge, connections, and practice professionally. They are an important tool for both students and professionals to learn and be a part of an active research community.