Carissa Basile, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Special Education

Dr. Carissa Basile received her Ph.D. in Psychology with an emphasis in Behavior Analysis from Marquette University and her M.S. from California State University, Northridge in Behavior Analysis. She is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with experience...

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Carissa Basile

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Education & Curriculum Vitae

Ph.D., Marquette University
M.S., California State University, Northridge

Dr. Carissa Basile received her Ph.D. in Psychology with an emphasis in Behavior Analysis from Marquette University and her M.S. from California State University, Northridge in Behavior Analysis. She is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with experience in severe problem behavior, social skills, early intervention, and tic disorders. Dr. Basile's research interests include evaluating how learner preference affects teaching efficacy, learning efficiency, and skill maintenance. Additionally, she is interested in research that focuses on the reduction of problem behavior, both in increasing the use of evidence-based interventions and evaluating modifications to existing interventions. In her free time, she loves to explore Spokane and go on hikes with her dog, Zuko!

Articles

  • Basile, C. D., Tiger, J. H., & Lillie, M. A. (2021). Comparing paired-stimulus and multiple-stimulus concurrent-chains preference assessments: Consistency, correspondence, and efficiency. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 54(4),1488-1502. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.856

Professional Papers or Posters Presented

National & International

  • Jahns, C.N., Tiger, J.H., Gifford, M.R., & Basile C.D. (2019, May) Providing alternative items during delays to facilitate delay tolerance. Poster presented at the meeting of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Chicago, IL

Regional & Local

  • Basile, C. D. & Woods, D.W. (2024, February 8). Preference for, and Modification to, Differential Reinforcement Procedures [Poster presentation]. California Association for Behavior Analysis, Pasadena, CA. (Poster Winner)
  • Smith, H. G., Barber, K. E., Pitts, B. X., & Basile, C. D. (2022, November 8). Examining Age During Behavior Intervention for Tic Disorders as a Predictor of Long-Term Treatment Outcome [Poster presentation]. Marquette University Celebration of Research, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
  • Kuehn, M. J., Pitts, B. X., Barber, K. E., & Basile, C. D. (2022, November 8). Sex differences on long-term behavioral treatment outcomes for tic disorders [Poster presentation]. Marquette University Celebration of Research, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
  • Baumstarck, C. J., Basile, C.D., Pitts, B.X., Barber, K.E. (2022, November 8). Examining ADHD Symptomology as a Predictor of Tic Severity After Behavioral Therapy [Poster presentation]. Marquette University Celebration of Research, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
  • Basile, C.D. (2020, September). Comparison of Paired-Stimulus and Multiple-Stimulus Preference Assessments. Presented at the Behavior Analysis Colloquium Series. Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI.
  • Basile, C.D. (2019, November). Comparison of Paired-Stimulus and Multiple-Stimulus Preference Assessments. Presented at the Behavior Analysis Colloquium Series. Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI.
  • Kastner, K. M., Gifford, M. R., Basile, C. D., & Tiger, J. H. (2019, October). Comparing fixed and incrementing reinforcement durations during demand fading procedures. Poster presented at the meeting of the Mid- American Association for Behavior Analysis, Omaha, NE, 2019, October
  • Kastner, K. M., Gifford, M. R., Basile, C. D., & Tiger, J. H. (2019, August). Comparing fixed and incrementing reinforcement durations during demand fading procedures. Poster presented at the meeting of the Wisconsin Association for Behavior Analysis, Milwaukee, WI.
  • Basile, C.D., Fahmie, T.A., Hernandez, E. L, Christensen, S.V., Bickelman, A.R., & Diaz, R. A. (2018, April). Competition, Cooperation, & Conversations. Paper presented at CSUN’s Psychology Research Competition. Northridge, CA.
  • Basile, C.D., Fahmie, T.A., Hernandez, E. L., Christensen, S.V., Bickelman, A.R., & Diaz, R. A. Competitive vs. Cooperative Group Teaching Arrangements: Efficacy and Preference. (2018, March). Poster presented at the California Association for Behavior Analysis (CalABA), Santa Clara, CA.
  • Solares, J., Fahmie, T., Malmberg, D., & Basile, C.D. (2017, April). Gamification to Enhance Learning and Engagement in an Online University Course. Poster presented at the Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies 10th Annual Conference on Autism & Related Disorders: Research-Based Solutions. Buellton, California.

Research Interests

  • Preference in teaching, specifically in intervention efficacy, maintenance, and treatment integrity.
  • Behavior analytic principles in practice in classroom settings.
  • Evidence-based practices to increase learning efficacy.
  • Reduction in problem behavior or challenging behavior.