To prepare for writing your assignment, complete the following:
Familiarize yourself with the case study client given to you by your instructor.
Identify the target behavior and begin to develop your rationale for selecting it.
What was the assessment process followed?
What was the function of the problem behavior?
Choose one antecedent-based strategy and use the library to conduct a literature search to support this strategy. If you need help using the library, refer to the MS in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Research GuideLinks to an external site..
Choose a replacement behavior and a replacement-based strategy. Be sure the behavior is functioned-based and connected to the function of the client’s problem behavior. Use the library to conduct a literature search to support those strategies.
Instructions
Using the Antecedent-Based Strategies and Replacement-Based Strategies Template [DOCX], write a paper that includes the following:
Part 1 Case Study and Target Behavior (1–2 paragraphs)
Summarize the case study you are using for your assignments.
Identify and define the target (problem) behavior in your case study.
Your definition must be objective, specific, and measurable so your instructor can understand what is and what is not an example of the problem target behavior.
State the function of the problem behavior.
Justify the function based on the data.
Part 2 Antecedent Strategies (Approximately 1 page)
Describe one antecedent-based strategy that could be used to prevent the behavior from recurring.
This strategy should be function-based, (i.e., connected to the function of the problem behavior)
In addition, explain how compassionate approaches were considered when selecting the strategy. Refer to the Capella Compassion Code [PDF].
Use at least two recent scholarly or professional resources to support the use of your chosen antecedent-based strategy.
Explain how the common, relevant ABA concepts, principles, and methods used in the studies can be used to modify the behavior identified in your case study.
Explain whether the interventions in the studies can be considered compassionate and least intrusive. Refer to the Capella Compassion Code [PDF] .
Part 3 Replacement Behavior and Strategies (Approximately 1 page)
Explain how a replacement behavior is connected to the function of the client’s problem behavior.
Describe how the behavior is functioned-based and connected to the function of the client’s problem behavior. How will this replacement behavior result in the maintaining reinforcer?
Describe one strategy to teach and reinforce the replacement behavior and one strategy to maintain the replacement behavior.
In addition, explain how compassionate approaches were considered when selecting and implementing the strategies. Refer to the Capella Compassion Code [PDF].
Use at least two scholarly or professional resources to support the use of your chosen replacement-based strategy for teaching and reinforcing the replacement behavior.
Explain how common, relevant ABA concepts, principles, and methods used in the studies can be used to teach and maintain the replacement behavior.
Explain whether the interventions in the studies can be considered compassionate and least intrusive. Refer to the Capella Compassion Code [PDF].
Be sure to complete the self-assessment grading rubric included in the template.
Additional Requirements
Written communication: Should be free of errors that detract from the overall message.
APA formatting: References and citations are formatted according to current APA style guidelines. Refer to the Writing CenterLinks to an external site. as needed.
Resources: 4 scholarly or professional resources.
Length: 3–4 double-spaced content pages plus title page and reference list.
Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 points.
Competencies Measured
By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and rubric criteria:
Competency 1: Recommend intervention goals based on client preferences, supporting environments, risks, constraints, and social validity.
Objectively define the target behavior and accurately describe the function identified in the case study.
Competency 2: Design research-based interventions for individual cases based on the principles of applied behavior analysis.
Recommend an antecedent-based intervention based on literature.
Explain how the literature supports the chosen antecedent-based intervention.
Recommend an intervention for teaching and reinforcing the replacement behavior based on literature.
Recommend an intervention for maintaining the replacement behavior based on literature.
Explain how the literature supports the chosen interventions for teaching, reinforcing, and maintaining the replacement behavior.
Competency 4: Develop compassionate interventions.
Identify compassionate approaches in the interventions described in the studies.
Identify compassionate approaches in the interventions described in the studies.
Competency 5: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly and consistent with expectations for professionals in the field of psychology.
Demonstrate an academic writing style through well-organized prose that follows assignment guidelines.
Demonstrate compliance with APA style, citation, and referencing guidelines.
Include a self-assessment grading rubric that is mostly accurate with few errors.
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