October 2016 PMID 31976979

On the Social Acceptability of Behavior-Analytic Terms: Crowdsourced Comparisons of Lay and Technical Language.

Amel Becirevic, Thomas S Critchfield, Derek D Reed

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Many posts explicitly discuss the significance of language, such as one referencing the podcast about the controversy over principles, illustrating how terminology impacts societal views. The tone is analytical yet accessible, with comments like 'language choices matter' and 'affects acceptance,' emphasizing the effect of words on social perceptions and professional practices.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions recognize the importance of terminology in social acceptance, indicating general agreement with the article's premise.

InterestHigh interest

Participants show strong curiosity about how language affects perceptions, reflecting high interest in the topic.

EngagementModerate engagement

Comments include references to specific debates and implications for practice, demonstrating moderate deep engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions highlight awareness of the broader influence of terminology on public perception, suggesting a moderate perceived impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The study explores how the general public perceives technical behavior-analytic terminology versus more everyday, nontechnical terms, finding that nontechnical language is viewed as more socially acceptable.
  • Participants, recruited through Amazon Mechanical Turk, rated the acceptability of paired technical and nontechnical terms across various potential client populations, revealing a preference for simpler language.
  • These results imply that the specialized vocabulary used in behavior analysis may hinder public acceptance of its services, highlighting the need to consider how terminology impacts dissemination and understanding.

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