AVERSIVE-NONAVERSIVE ISSUE - TIP OF THE ICEBERG

This article addresses the lack of communication between child behavio r analysis (CBA) and what has been referred to as ''mainstream clinica l child psychology'' (MCCP). It is suggested that the emotionality of the aversive-nonaversive debate is attributable in part to a lack of i nformation exchange among these two sub-specialties. Distinct contribu tions of CBA and MCCP are examined in each of the following four areas : population, assessment, research, and treatment. Recommendations are made for enhancing child clinical psychology by (a) promoting constru ctive communication, and (b) integrating components of the two approac hes.