Prof. Garry Martin
Fellow
Current Employer
University of Manitoba
Election Year
2001
Academy
Académie des sciences sociales
Discipline
Psychology
Department
Department of Psychology
Keywords
Behavior modification, behavior therapy, applied behavior analysis, behavior training technology, learning and conditioning
Garry Martin is an international leader in the study of behaviour modification. His pioneering research in behavioural training technologies has been applied in such diverse areas as improving the quality of life of people with mental retardation, and enhancing the performance and enjoyment of athletes and others in sports. His work demonstrates a deep understanding of applied behaviour analysis techniques for helping individuals to increase healthy adaptive behaviours and decrease unhealthy maladaptive behaviours in everyday life.
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