Barrett, J.E. (2008).
Pioneer in behavioral pharmacology: A tribute to Joseph V. Brady.
Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior, 90, 405-415.
The contributions of Joseph V. Brady to behavioral pharmacology span
more than 50 years and range from early studies using the Estes-Skinner
(conditioned emotional response) procedure to examine drug effects and
various physiological processes in experimental animals to the implementation
of mobile methadone treatment services and to small group behavioral analyses
in simulated space environments. This expansive range of activities is based
on BradyÕs insight and innovative use of behavioral procedures, his spirited
and unabashed enthusiasm for the discipline and its philosophical underpinnings,
together with a collegiality and commitment to the experimental analysis of
behavior that is both legendary and inspirational. These contributions are
summarized and highlighted in this tribute that focuses primarily on Brady’s
contributions to behavioral pharmacology but which also acknowledges his
conceptual and technical contributions spanning multiple disciplines.
Key words: : J.V. Brady, behavioral pharmacology, schedules of reinforcement,
conditioned emotional response, experimental analysis of behavior,
neuropsychopharmacology, neuroscience, behavioral physiology