Jewish Grandma and Art of Description in ABA

Epigraph #1: "Without description, there's no prediction and control. It is through the power of carefully documenting and analyzing our experiences that we can create real change and achieve our goals through ABA." -Mikhail Salita


Epigraph #2: "Description is the key to understanding and changing behavior. It is through precise and accurate descriptions that we can unlock the power of applied behavior analysis."

- Mary Burch, Ph.D., Director of the Canine Good Citizen program at the American Kennel Club

Эпиграф #3: "Точные и аккуратные описания являются основой для понимания, изменения и контроля нашего поведения. Применение прикладного анализа поведения позволяет использовать эту силу для достижения желаемых результатов."
 - Мэри Барч, директор программы "Canine Good Citizen" в Американском кеннел-клубе.


Prologue: Avraham has been on countless dates, but can't seem to find the right match. He begins to lose hope until his grandmother offers him some sage advice.

"Description" is an essential component of ABA. It involves the identification and documentation of observable events that can be analyzed and compared to other facts, as Cooper, Heron and Heward explained (2007).

Jewish grandma believed that to truly understand the concept of description in ABA, we can turn to Jewish history. In the Torah, we learn that God created the world through a process of detailed description. Each day, God described the creation of a new element of the universe, from light and darkness to land and sea, animals and humans. Through this process of description, God created a complex and beautiful world.

So, when her grandson Avraham asked for her help in finding his bashert, Jewish grandma recommended creating a clear and concise description of what he was looking for in a partner. With this advice, Avraham began his search for a suitable wife, relying on a list of characteristics that he had described in detail. And after some time, he found a woman who matched his description perfectly, and they lived happily ever after.

With the power of ABA and a thorough description, we can accomplish great things, just like God created our amazing world through the power of description.





Plot Summary: Avraham's grandmother tells him that in order to find what he's looking for, he needs to describe it. She explains how important it is to be specific and clear in communication, and how this is true not just for finding love but for all areas of life. Avraham takes this advice to heart and begins to focus on describing his ideal partner in detail. He writes down everything he's looking for, from personality traits to interests and values. Using his newfound clarity and direction, he creates a strategy for dating that prioritizes finding someone who matches his description. His approach pays off, and he eventually meets someone who fits all of his criteria and with whom he shares a deep connection.


Postscript: Avraham reflects on how his grandmother's advice about description was not just applicable to finding love, but to all areas of his life. He realizes that by being specific about what he wants and needs, he can create a roadmap to achieving his goals and living a fulfilling life.



Epilogue: Avraham reflects on how his grandmother's advice about the art of description not only helped him find love, but also helped him to better understand and control his behavior. By carefully observing and documenting his experiences, Avraham was able to make accurate predictions about his own actions and change his behavior in a way that aligned with his goals. He realized that, through the power of description, he had gained the ability to predict and control his own actions, leading to a more fulfilling and intentional life.

Keywords: Dating, Description, Communication, Clarity, Strategy, Connection,
"description", "prediction", and "control":