Jacob Daar

Jacob Daar is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychological Science at Northern Michigan University's College of Arts and Sciences. Holding a Ph.D. from Southern Illinois University, he is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst at the Doctorate Level.

• Education: B.A./M.A. from University of South Florida, Ph.D. from Southern Illinois University

Dr. Daar's research focuses on promoting emergent language repertoires, improving behavior assessment and treatment, and understanding gambling behavior through behavioral analysis frameworks. He directs the Behavior Education Assessment and Research (BEAR) Center, overseeing multiple service and practicum training programs for children with developmental disabilities.

His recent work trends include:

• PEAK relational training system applications for autism intervention
• Stimulus equivalence and deictic framing in language acquisition
• Gambling behavior analysis through contingency confusion studies
• Relational Frame Theory in implicit social stereotyping

Leadership & Advocacy Roles:

• Director of BEAR Center
• President of UP Association for Behavior Analysis
• Core Faculty, Michigan Leadership in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (Mi-LEND)
• Member, Michigan Autism Council