Under Review :

Ninness, C. & Mason, L. (under review). Calibration and Confidence in Machine Learning: Analysis of Echoic Behavior among Children with Autism   training test data code & HTML2

Publications :

Ninness, C., Bergan, C., Mason, L., & Ninness, S. (2025) Extending Neural Network Predictions of Human Behaviors. In D. A. Hantula (Ed.) Behavior Science and Digital Technologies. ABAI Book Series

Mason, L., Bolds, A., Gavagan, M., & Ninness, C. (2024). Understanding echoics: Identifying the predictive indicators of imitative vocal speech. The Analysis of Verbal Behavior.Understanding Echoics: Identifying Predictive Indicators of Vocal Imitation | The Analysis of Verbal Behavior

Ninness, C., Yelick, A., Ninness, S. K., & Cordova, W. (2021). Predicting Heuristic Decisions in Child Welfare: A Neural Network Exploration. Behavior and Social Issues. https://rdcu.be/clPPD

Ninness, C. & Ninness, S. K. (2020). Emergent virtual analytics: Artificial intelligence and human-computer interactions. Behavior and Social Issues, 29(1), 100–118. https://rdcu.be/b5FiI

Ninness, C. & Ninness, S. K. (2020). Emergent virtual analytics: Modeling contextual control of derived stimulus relations. Behavior and Social Issues, 29(1), 119–137. https://rdcu.be/b5Tmd

Ninness, C., Rehfeldt, R. A. & Ninness, S.  (2019). Identifying accurate and inaccurate stimulus relations: human and computer learning. The Psychological Record, 69(3), 333–356. https://rdcu.be/bzzHB

Ninness, C., Ninness, S., Rumph, M. & Lawson, D.  (2018). The emergence of stimulus relations: human and computer learning. Perspectives on Behavioral Science, 41, 121–154. http://rdcu.be/yt28

Halle, S., Ninness, C., Ninness, S., & Lawson, D. (2016). Teaching social skills to students with autism: a video modeling social stories approach. Behavior and Social Issues, 25, 42-63. BSI_2016.pdf

Ninness, C.,  Henderson, R., Ninness, S., & Halle, S. (2015).  Probability pyramiding revisited: univariate. multivariate, and neural network analyses of complex data. Behavior and Social Issues, 24, 164-186. BSI_2015.pdf

O’Neill, J., Rehfeldt, R. A., Ninness, C.,  Muñoz, B. E. & Mellor, J. (2015). Comparison of a stimulus equivalence protocol and traditional study in learning Skinner’s verbal operants. The Analysis of Verbal Behavior, 31, 255-266 AVB_2015.pdf

Ninness, C., Rumph, M., Clary, L., Lawson, D., Lacy, J.T., Halle, S., McAdams, R., Parker, S. & Forney, D. (2013). Neural network and multivariate analysis: Pattern recognition in academic and social research. Behavior and Social Issues , 22, 49-63.  BSI_2013_net.pdf

Rumph, R, Ninness, C., Lacy, J., Rumph, R.,  Halle, S.,  Clary, L.,  Law, S.,  McKee, K., Rinewalt, T. W., &  Ninness, S. (2013). The automatic graphing/rotation scan procedure for laptops and cellphones: An ecological assessment system for developing local norms. Behavior and Social Issues, 22, 37-45. BSI_2013.pdf

Ninness, C., Lauter, J. Coffee, M., Clary, L., Kelly, E.,  Rumph, M., Rumph, R., Kyle, R., & Ninness, S. (2012). Behavioral and biological neural network analyses: A common pathway toward pattern precognition and prediction. The Psychological Record, 62, 579-598. TPR_2012.pdf

McGinty, J., Ninness, C., McCuller, G., Rumph, R., Goodwin, R., Kelso, G., Lopez, A. & Elizabeth Kelly  (2012). Training and deriving precalculus relations: A small group web-iinteractive approach, The Psychological Record, 62, 225–242. TPR_2012_2.pdf

Walker, D. Rehfeldt, R.A, & Ninness, C. (2010). Using the stimulus equivalence paradigm to teach course material in an undergraduate rehabilitation course, Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 43, 615-633. JABA_2010.pdf

Ninness, C., Dixon, Barnes-Holmes, D., Rehfeldt, R.A., Rumph, R., McCuller, G., Holland, J, Smith, R., & Ninness, S. (2009). Deriving and constructing reciprocal trigonometric relations: A web-interactive training approach. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 43, 191-208. JABA_09.pdf

Ward, T. A., Eastman, R. L., & Ninness, C. (2009). An experimental analysis of Cultural Materialism: The effects of various modes of production on resource sharing.  Behavior & Social Issues, 18, 1-23 BSI_2009_EA.pdf

Ninness, C., & Ninness, S. K. (2008). Commentary-- Gambling, problem-solving, and the contingencies of superstition: A response to Fantino & Stolarz-Fantino. Analysis of Gambling Behaviors, 2, 115-117. AGB_2008

Davis, R. Ninness, C., Rumph, R., McCuller, G., Ward, T., & Vasquez, E. (2008). Functional behavior assessment of self-Initiated maladaptive behaviors: A case study. Behavior and Social Issues, 17, 66-85. BSI_2008_FBA.pdf

Rumph, R., Ninness, C., McCuller, G., Holland, J., Ward, T., & Willbourn, T. (2007). The shame of American education, redux. Behavior and Social Issues, 16, 27-41. BSI_2007_LA.pdf

Rumph, R., Ninness, C., McCuller, G., Holland, J., Ward, T., & Willbourn, T. (2007). Stimulus change: reinforcer or punisher? Reply to Hursh. Behavior and Social Issues, 16, 47-49. BSI_2007_SA2.pdf

Rumph, R., Ninness, C., McCuller, G.,  Holland,  J., Ward, T., & Willbourn, T. (2007). Stimulus change: reinforcer or punisher? Reply to Ellis and McGee. Behavior and Social Issues, 16, 50-58 . BSI_2007_SC.pdf

Ninness, C., Barnes-Holmes, D. Rumph, R., McCuller, G., Ford, A., Payne, R., Ninness, S., Smith, R., Ward, T., & Elliott, M. (2006). Transformation of mathematical and stimulus functions. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 39, 299-321.  JABA_2006.pdf 

Rumph, R., Ninness, C., McCuller, G., & Ninness, S. (2005). Twenty years later, Commentary on Skinner’s “Why we are not acting to save the world?” Behavior and Social Issues, 14, 1-6. BSI_2005.pdf

Ninness, C., Rumph, R., McCuller, G., Harrison, C., Ford, A., & Ninness, S (2005). A functional analytic approach to computer-interactive mathematics. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 38,  1-22. JABA_2005.pdf

Ninness, C., Rumph, R., McCuller, G., Harrison, C.,  Vasquez, E., Ford, A., Ninness, S. & Bradfield, A.  (2005). A relational frame and artificial neural  network approach to  computer-interactive mathematics. The Psychological Record, 55, 561-570. Ninness2005.pdf

Jones, T.B., Sherman, R.B., Ninness, C., & Hallman, P. (2005). The relationship between GRE scores and performance on the Texas Standard Principal Examination for the Certification of Educators in Texas. Educational Leadership Review, 6, 26-31

Lauter,  J., & Ninness, C. (2003). AXS and SOM: A new statistical approach for treating within-subject, time-varying, multivariate data collected using the AXS Test Battery. The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America.  doi.org/10.1121/1.4781078

Ninness, C., Newton, R.,  Saxon, J.,  Rumph, R., Bradfield, A., Harrison, C., Vasquez, E. & Ninness, S. (2002). Small group statistics: A Monte Carlo comparison of parametric and randomization tests. Behavior and Social Issues, 12, 53-63. BSI_2002.pdf

Ninness, C., Rumph, R., Vasquez, E., Bradfield, A., (2002) Multivariate randomization tests for small-n behavioral research.  Behavior and Social Issues, 12,  64-74.  BSI Multvariate.pdf

Kenney, M., Ninness, C., Rumph, R., Bradfield, A. & Cost, H. (2002). Paradoxical patterns in the measurement of hyperactivity.  Behavior and Social Issues, 12, 40-52. Paradoxical Patterns.pdf

Ninness, C., Rumph, R., McCuller, G., Bradfield, A., Saxon, J., Calliou, M. & Ninness, S.K. (2001). The effect of computer emitted speech inflections during verbal-interactive responding. The Psychological Record, 51, 561-570. TPR_2001.pdf  

Rumph, R. & Ninness, C. (2001). The promise of the design of culture. Behavior and Social Issues, 11, 23-25. BSI_2001B.pdf  

Ninness, C., Ozenne, L., McCuller, G., Rumph, R., & Ninness S.K. (2000).  Fixed-interval responding during computer-interactive problem solving.  The Psychological Record, 50, 387-401. TPR_2000a.pdf

Ninness, C., Shore, T. & Ninness, S.K. (2000). Shaping verses instructing verbal rules during computer-interactive problem solving. The Psychological Record, 49, 629-644. TPR_2000b.pdf

Ninness, C., McCuller, G. & Ninness, S. K. (1999). Functional analysis utilizing a four term contingency.  In D. A. Sabatino & B. L. Brooks (Eds.) Contemporary Interdisciplinary Interventions for Children with Emotional/Behavioral Disorders (pp. 505-531). Durham   NC: Carolina Academic 

Ninness, C., Ninness, S. K., Sherman, S. & Schotta C. (1998). Augmenting computer Interactive self-assessment with and without feedback. The Psychological Record, 48, 601-616. TPR_1998B.pdf

Ninness, C. & Ninness, S. K. (1999) Contingencies of superstition: fallacious rules and irrelevant responding during second-order schedules of reinforcement. The Psychological Record, 49, 221-243. TPR_1999.pdf

Ninness, C., Ellis, J. & Ninness S. K. (1999). Self-assessment as a  reinforcer during computer interactive math performance: An experimental analysis. Behavior Modification, 23, 403-418. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0145445599233004

Ninness, C.  &  Ninness, S. K.  (1998). Superstitious math performance: Interactions between rule-governed and scheduled contingencies. The Psychological Record, 48, 45-62. TPR_1998.pdf

Fisher, W. W., Ninness, C., Owen, J., & Piazza, C. (1996).  On the reinforcing  effects of the content of verbal behavior.  Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 29, 235-238. JABA_1996.pdf

Ninness, C., Fuerst, J., & Rutherford, R.  (1995). A descriptive analysis of disruptive behavior during pre- and post-unsupervised self-management by students with SED: a within study replication. Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, 3,  230-240. JEBD_1995.pdf

Ninness, C., Ellis, J., Miller, B., Baker, D., Rutherford, R. (1995). The effects of self-management on the transfer of aggression replacement skills in the absence of supervision. Behavior Modification, 19, 464-490. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/01454455950194004

Ninness, C., Richman, G., Jaquess, D. & Vittemberga, G. (1995). Facilitating objective-setting in behavior therapy through social mediation.  Behavior and Social Issues, 5, 13-19. BSI_1995.pdf

Ninness, C., Roberts, J., Krell, D. & Richman, G.  (1994).  Electronic distribution of behavior analytic publications.  Behavior and Social Issues, 4, 97-99.

Ninness, C., Fuerst, J., Rutherford, R. & Glenn, S.  (1991). The effects of self-management training and reinforcement on the transfer of improved conduct in the absence of supervision. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 24, 499-508. JABA_1991.pdf

Ninness, C. (1985). The effects of contingency management strategies on Bender Gestalt indicators of emotionally disturbed children.  Child Study Journal, 15, 13-28.

Ninness, C.  (1983).  Modification of an electronic tactile signaling apparatus to produce audio cues for monitoring classroom behavior. Behavioral Engineering, 9, 21-26.

Ninness, C.  (1982). Two and one‑half year follow‑up on the effects of elimination of subvocalization with electromyographic feedback. Behavioral Engineering, 8, 5-10.

Ninness, C.  (1981).  An electronic tactile signaling apparatus for sampling covert verbal behavior. Behavioral Engineering, 7, 57-61.

Ninness, C. (1980).  The effects of elimination of subvocalization with  electromyographic feedback. Behavioral Engineering, 6, 77-90. 

State Level Publication:

Brister, F. & Ninness, C. (1997). An examination of the ever changing criteria for hearing screening in Texas. 
Texas Journal of Audiology and Speech Pathology, 22, 48-50.

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Texts:

Ninness, C., McCuller G. , & Ozenne, L. (2000). School & Behavioral Psychology: 
Research in Human-Computer Interactions, Functional Assessment and Data-Based Treatment. Norwell, MA: 
Springer Academic Publishers. Prepublication PDF Version:   School and Behavioral Psyc

Ninness, C., Glenn, S., & Ellis, J. (1993). 
Assessment and Treatment of Emotional or Behavioral Disorders. Westport, CT: 

Ninness, C., & Glenn, S. (1988). Applied Behavior Analysis and School Psychology: 
A Research Guide to Principles and Procedures.  
Westport, CT:  Greenwood Press.

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Chapters in Edited Books:

Ninness, C., Holland, J., Rumph, R., McCuller, G., Ninness, S., Dixon, M. (2009). Problem-Solving and Derived Mathematical Relations. In R. A. Rehfeldt & Y. Barnes-Holmes (Eds.),  Derived Relational Responding: Applications for Learners with Autism and other Developmental Disabilities. New Harbinger and Context Press.

Ninness, C., cCuller, G., & Ninness, S. K. (1999). Functional analysis utilizing a four term contingency.  
In D. A. Sabatino & B. L. Brooks (Eds.) Contemporary Interdisciplinary Interventions for Children with Emotional/Behavioral Disorders (pp. 505-531). Durham, NC: Carolina Academic.

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Software Grants:

Ninness, C. & Coffee, M. (2006-2009) Artificial Neural Network Analysis (ANNA) of Complex Human Behaviors.  Supported by an SFA Research Development Grant (#183708) Online Artificial Neural Network Analysis

Ninness, C. &  Coffee, M. (2010)  psychStats Online   A Computer-Interactive Applied Research System. Statistics run on-line and provide results for parametric and nonparametric tests and permutation tests.


Ninness, C. (2000) FOCAL Point 2000 CD: A Computer-Interactive Functional Assessment System.  Norwell, MA: Kluwer Academic Publisher Revised (2013) BSI 2013 (PDF document)

 

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