Managing money can feel overwhelming, but behavioral science offers practical tools to help. In this episode of Everyday ABA, your favorite hosts Paola, Leslie, and Brittanny explore how Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) can be used to improve financial habits. From budgeting and saving to reducing impulsive spending, the episode highlights small, observable changes that can lead to long-term financial stability.
🎧 Listeners will learn how behavior analysis can make saving money and staying on budget more manageable and effective.
💰 Whether the goal is to build an emergency fund, track expenses, or develop better spending habits, this episode shares research-backed ABA strategies to support financial well-being.
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Learning Objectives for CEU Credit:
💹 Define how behavioral principles can be applied to financial habits
💰 Identify strategies for data collection in financial decision-making
🪙 Explain how reinforcement systems can help maintain a budget
💱 Describe how antecedent manipulations can reduce impulsive spending
📖References & Resources:
- Bredehoft, D. J., & Slinger, M. (2010). Relationships between childhood overindulgence and adult attitudes and behavior. National Council on Family Relations
- Investopedia. How money impacts mental health. Read here
- Positive Psychology. Delayed gratification exercises, worksheets, & activities. Read here
- Journal of Social Psychology (1999). Self-control predicts financial success. Read here
- SWUFE Journal of Finance and Economics (2018). Mental budgeting and planned behavior. Read here
- PLOS One. Understanding money-management behavior in undergraduates. Read here
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