Summary
Deric Toney has worked in the field of behavior analysis for nearly twenty years and in that time, he has provided behavior-analytic services across diverse settings and populations such as schools, homes, hospitals, and clinics. He currently owns and operates a small, specialized treatment facility for children with learning and language difficulties.
He earned his bachelor’s degree in experimental psychology from the University of Louisville, his master’s degree in behavior analysis from Spalding University, and his Ph.D. in psychology and behavior analysis from the University of Nevada, Reno. He has presented at numerous state and national level conferences in behavior analysis and has taught a wide variety of behavior-analytic coursework at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Currently, his scholarly interests lie within systematic methods to evaluate how evolving histories contribute to behavior in the present and the development of effective therapeutic relationships between therapist and client.
Research interests
- Complex social behavior
- Verbal behavior and language
- Clinical behavior analysis
Education
- Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, University of Louisville, 2008
- Master of Arts - Behavior Analysis, Spalding University, 2010
- Doctor of Philosophy - Psychology/Behavior Analysis, University of Nevada, Reno, 2018
Selected publications
- Toney, D. E., & Hayes, L. J. (2017). A behavioral analysis of apologies, forgiveness, and interpersonal conflict. Behavior and Social Issues, 26, pp. 128-155.
Professional certifications
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst - Doctoral
- Licensed Behavior Analyst - WA