In this episode of ABA Ultimate Showdown, we debate the motion: "Using behavior-specific praise to reinforce learners' behavior is best practice." Debaters Ashley Kemmerer and Jacqueline Koppa examine the strengths, limitations, and potential unintended effects of this widely used strategy so you can more thoughtfully shape your own practice.

We construct defenses of both sides to provide a comprehensive, balanced view of behavior-specific praise within behavior analysis.

Please note: As of July 1, 2026, this episode is no longer eligible for CEUs.

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