Criminal Behaviorology

A Clockwork Behavior Analysis: Bobby Newman Discusses Myth and Reality Regarding Behavior Analysis, Crime and the Famous Anthony Burgess Story

A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess is a controversial and intriguing novel about a violent, delinquent young man who is subjected to a radical conditioning procedure with frightening results. The 1963 book provides an image of a near future world that could be described as unique, humorous, dramatic and disturbing. In this podcast I interview Dr. Bobby Newman regarding his 1991 article on the Anthony Burgess fictional work, and how it has influenced the perception of behavior analysis.

Show Highlights:

- An explanation of what Burgess was trying to convey with his writings and how his vision was shaped by a devout Catholic faith.

- The question of free will becoming significant in a story like this. What is the behavior analytic view on the concept of free will?

- Behavior analysis, instead of crushing freedom (as depicted in certain fictional stories) could be the pathway to liberate us from environmental contingencies that have trapped us.

- Evidence for how behavior analytic techniques have helped reduce recidivism among juvenile delinquents.

- How psychology and behavior analysis are portrayed in Clockwork.

- How behavior analysis has portrayed itself to the public.

A Clockwork Orange on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0393341763/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0

Dr. Newman’s 1991 article on Clockwork:
https://link.springer.com/article/10.5210/bsi.v1i2.169

Dr. Newman Runs in the St. Jude Marathon for Charity (“Team ABA”):
https://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR?fr_id=109867&px=4127584&pg=personal

Hero Rats Sniff out Landmines:
https://www.apopo.org/en

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