John Rapp

John Rapp is a full Professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences within the College of Liberal Arts at Auburn University. He also serves as the Project Director for the Alabama Psychiatric Medication Review Team with the Alabama Department of Human Resources, highlighting his applied work in behavioral health systems.

Education:

• PhD in Behavior Analysis – University of Florida (2003)
• MS – North Dakota State University
• BS – St. Mary’s University

Dr. Rapp's research focuses on applied behavior analysis, particularly the assessment and treatment of automatically reinforced behaviors such as stereotypy, methodological sensitivity in discontinuous recording techniques, and the production of false positives in single-subject designs. He has increasingly extended behavioral interventions to nontraditional populations, including foster care youth and detained adolescents, demonstrating a commitment to real-world application.

His publication record includes over 90 peer-reviewed articles, with recent work emphasizing behavioral interventions in autism, methodological rigor in single-case designs, and clinical applications in juvenile and developmental settings. The research spans disciplines such as clinical psychology, special education, and behavioral neuroscience, with subfields including joint attention training, compliance strategies, and parent-implemented interventions.

Scientific Awards and Recognitions:

• No awards explicitly mentioned in the provided text.

Dr. Rapp actively mentors graduate students, many of whom appear as co-authors on his publications, indicating strong advising and collaboration. He serves on the editorial boards of several leading journals including the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, Behavioral Interventions, Behavior Modification, Education and Treatment of Children, and The European Journal of Behavior Analysis, underscoring his influence in the field. While no specific grants are listed, his role as project director suggests involvement in funded initiatives. He does not appear to lead a named lab or research center in the provided text.