Behavior Analysis

Exploring the basic research, transition and application of behavior analysis.

About Division 25

Behavior analysis is a natural science that seeks to understand the behavior of individuals and to apply this understanding in a wide range of settings.
The Behavior Analysis Certification Board develops, promotes and implements a voluntary national certification program for behavior analyst practitioners.

Professional Standards

The Behavior Analysis Certification Board protects consumers of behavior analytic services by establishing, promoting, and disseminating professional standards of practice.

Welcome to Division 25

Division 25 (Behavior Analysis) promotes basic research, both animal and human, in the experimental analysis of behavior and the application of the results of such research to human affairs. The division was founded in 1964 to promote basic and applied research to stimulate exchange of information concerning such research, and to work with other disciplines whose interests overlap those of Division 25.

Along with these original objectives, today's division addresses contemporary issues related to the philosophy, research, and applied practice of Behavior Analysis. Originally intended to serve as a voice for behavior analysis within the APA, Division 25 also is involved with promoting behavior analysis within the larger society.

Join Division 25

Any fellow, member, associate, or student affiliate of APA is eligible to join Division 25. In addition, an affiliate membership in Division 25 is available to non-members of APA. All individuals with an interest in basic and applied behavior analysis are invited to join Division 25.

Division 25 newsletter

The latest newsletter issue is now available on the Division 25 website.