Publications

I seek to improve employee performance and well-being through applied and use-inspired laboratory research.

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Books

Behavioral Safety book

The Science and Best Practices of Behavioral Safety: The Source for Reducing Injuries on the Front Line

Timothy D. Ludwig & Matthew M. Laske (2023)

This book presents the scientific principles and real-world best practices of behavioral safety — one of the most impactful applications of behavioral science to reduce injuries in industrial workplaces.

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Featured Articles

Risk identification strategies for health pandemics

Risk identification strategies for health pandemics and epidemics on college campuses: A comprehensive analysis of heat maps and behavioral observations

Matthew M. Laske, Abigail L. Blackman, Fernanda S. Oda, Derek D. Reed, & Florence D. DiGennaro Reed | PLoS One, 2026

This research uses direct observation and click-based campus survey heat maps to identify where safe and at-risk mask-wearing behaviors occurred during COVID-19. The approach offers actionable data to guide interventions during health epidemics.

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Um so like do speech disfluencies matter

Um, so, like, do speech disfluencies matter? A parametric evaluation of filler sounds and words

Matthew M. Laske & Florence D. DiGennaro Reed | Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 57(3), 2024

Discover how filler sounds like um and like shape audience perceptions of public speaking effectiveness. This study determines when disfluencies hurt and when a few may be just fine.

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Efficacy of remote video-based BST and awareness training

The efficacy of remote video-based behavioral skills training and awareness training on public speaking performance

Matthew M. Laske, Florence D. DiGennaro Reed, & J Turner Butler Braren | Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 57(1), 2024 | Wiley Top Cited Article Award

Explore how video-based training can boost public speaking skills and reduce distracting filler words through structured outlines and awareness strategies.

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Do employees work schedules put them at-risk

Do employees’ work schedules put them at-risk? The role of shift scheduling and holidays in predicting near miss and incident likelihood

Matthew M. Laske, Philip E. Hinson, Yalcin Acikgoz, Timothy D. Ludwig, Anne M. Foreman, & Shawn M. Bergman | Journal of Safety Research, 83(1), 2022

This study shows how consecutive shifts raise the likelihood of workplace incidents. Insights help organizations design safer schedules.

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Behavioral safety - an efficacious application of ABA

Behavioral safety: An efficacious application of applied behavior analysis to reduce human suffering

Timothy D. Ludwig & Matthew M. Laske | Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 43(3), 2023

Reviews core components of behavioral safety processes and best practices from world-class programs accredited by the Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies.

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All Peer-Reviewed Articles (n = 9)

Risk identification strategies for health pandemics and epidemics on college campuses

2026 | Laske, M. M., Blackman, A. L., Oda, F. S., Reed, D. D., & DiGennaro Reed, F. D. | PLoS One | IF: 2.4, Q1

Teaching self-advocacy skills to direct care staff

2026 | Turner, J. B. B., DiGennaro Reed, F. D., Vance, H., Bartle, G. E., Goben, E. J., Laske, M. M., Ruby, S. A., & Sellers, T. P. | Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis | IF: 2.9, Q1

Um, so, like, do speech disfluencies matter? A parametric evaluation of filler sounds and words

2024 | Laske, M. M. & DiGennaro Reed, F. D. | Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 57(3) | IF: 2.9, Q1

The efficacy of remote video-based behavioral skills training and awareness training on public speaking performance

2024 | Laske, M. M., DiGennaro Reed, F. D., & Braren, J. T. B. | Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 57(1) | Wiley Top Cited Article Award | IF: 2.9, Q1

The advancement of training within business using behavior-based instructional design

2024 | Johnson, D. A., Li, A., Mccaplin, A. L., & Laske, M. M. | Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 44(2) | IF: 2.2

Behavioral safety: An efficacious application of applied behavior analysis to reduce human suffering

2023 | Ludwig, T. D. & Laske, M. M. | Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 43(3) | IF: 2.2

Do employees’ work schedules put them at-risk?

2022 | Laske, M. M., Hinson, P. E., Acikgoz, Y., Ludwig, T. D., Foreman, A. M., & Bergman, S. M. | Journal of Safety Research, 83(1) | IF: 3.9, Q1

The efficacy of remote video-based training on public speaking

2022 | Laske, M. M. & DiGennaro Reed, F. D. | Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 55(4) | IF: 2.9, Q1

Justice perceptions of artificial intelligence in selection

2020 | Acikgoz, Y., Davison, K., Compagnone, M. E., & Laske, M. M. | International Journal of Selection and Assessment, 28(4) | Wiley Top Cited Article Award | IF: 2.6, Q1

Book Chapters (n = 7)

Better business through behavioral science: An introduction to organizational behavior management

2026 | Johnson, D. A., Cymbal, D., & Laske, M. M. | In: Applied Behavior Analysis for Business and Technology Applications

Optimizing service delivery in applied behavior analysis: A primer in organizational behavior management

2025 | Ludwig, T. D. & Laske, M. M. | In: Clinical and Organizational Applications of ABA (2nd Ed.)

Pyramidal staff training

2025 | DiGennaro Reed, F. D., Bartle, G. E., Goben, E. J., & Laske, M. M. | In: Clinical Handbook of Autism Intervention Training

The advancement of training within business using behavior-based instructional design

2024 | Johnson, D. A., Li, A., Mccaplin, A. L., & Laske, M. M. | In: Handbook of Organizational Performance, Vol. II

Behavioral safety: An efficacious application of ABA to reduce human suffering

2024 | Ludwig, T. D. & Laske, M. M. | In: Handbook of Organizational Performance, Vol. II

Video Modeling

2023 | DiGennaro Reed, F. D., Ruby, S. A., Laske, M. M., & Vladescu, J. C. | In: ABA Advanced Guidebook (2nd Ed.)

Personnel security: Retention

2020 | Laske, M. M., Compagnone, M. E., & Acikgoz, Y. | In: Encyclopedia of Security and Emergency Management

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