| |
|
|
E-mail
mdixon@siu.edu
Office
336A Rehn Hall
Phone
(618) 453-8275
Program Affiliation
Behavior Analysis & Therapy |
|
Specializations:
Behavioral Therapy, Organizational Behavior Management, Complex Human
Operant Behavior
Dr. Mark R. Dixon is an Associate Professor in the Behavior
Analysis and Therapy Program at the Rehabilitation Institute, Southern
Illinois University Carbondale. Dr. Dixon received his Ph.D. (1998) and
M.A. (1996) in Psychology from the University of Nevada and his B.A. (1993)
in Psychology and Philosophy from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
His current teaching and research interests include behavioral
medicine, behavioral management, and complex human operant behavior. He
has authored 36 journal articles, 3 book chapters, I book, and 115 papers
and presentations in a variety of areas including choice and self-control,
verbal behavior, gambling, organizational effectiveness, and developmental
disabilities. He has also consulted to a number of human services agencies
on the managerial and organizational issues involved in effective clinical
treatment. Some of Dr. Dixon's current research projects include examining
the variables involved in maintaining or terminating gambling behavior
and the designing of effective behavioral interventions for persons with
traumatic brain injuries. Dr. Dixon currently serves as the president
of the Behaviorists Interested in Gambling Special Interest Group for
the Association for Behavior Analysis, SlU's representative on the Council
of Directors for Graduate Training Programs in Behavior Analysis, and
an Editorial Board Member for the Journal of Organizational Behavior Management
and The Behavior Analyst. Dr. Dixon received the Teacher of the Year award
(Rehabilitation Institute) in 2001. |
|
