Assignment consists of an analysis of questions related to two
separate case studies. Each case presents a problem that you, the future
behavior analyst, will need to assess. In order for you to accomplish
this, you will design an effective (hypothetical) behavior modification
program based on your hypothesized function of the target behavior and a
plan to evaluate this modification program. You will draw upon the
scientific method of inquiry to guide you in this Assignment. The case
studies are located in the Doc Sharing area.
Prepare for the analysis questions by completing the following for each case study:
- Provide a full and accurate description of the target behavior for each case and the rationale for selection.
- For
each case, provide a hypothesis of the reinforcement contingencies
maintaining the behavior. Based on this hypothesis, discuss why the
previous interventions may not have been successful. - Next, use
operant conditioning techniques to provide an accurate and thorough
behavior modification for each case based on the hypothesis above. Be
sure to discuss this in the context of the use single-subject designs in
behavior analysis and how the individual serves as his or her own
control. - Finally, you will discuss the assessment of each
behavior modification plan by describing how you will determine if the
selected behavior modification plan was effective (be sure to outline
the dimension of behavior(s) you are measuring and how you will make a
data-based conclusions on the progress)
Each case covers the
theories, concepts, and research that you have learned about this term.
Your written Assignment should consist of information mainly from the
two texts. If necessary you may use supplemental readings. You may also
use sources from the Kaplan Library, but all supplementary material
should be from peer-reviewed behavior analytic journals only.
After reading each case and conducting the analysis as guided above, please fully provide the information listed below.
Answers
to the questions should be typed up in a Word document, double-spaced,
in 12-point Times New Roman font, follow all other APA formatting and
citation guidelines, and be submitted to the Unit 9 Assignment Dropbox.
Your answers should be 3 to 4 pages for each case in order to address
all required parts of the Assignment.
Case 1: The Case of Emily
1.
Briefly recap the case and identify the most important target behavior.
Provide a clear definition and why it is important to target this
behavior.
2. Discuss which inadvertent reinforcement strategy may
have contributed to Emily’s school refusal and why. Formulate a
hypothesis regarding what intervention will result in a specific level
and direction of desired change in the target behavior
3. Choose
an effective behavior modification program to help Emily’s parents to
help her improve her target behavior and to test your previously stated
hypothesis. Discuss why you chose that program and how you would
implement the strategy.
4. Discuss how you will monitor the
program and analyze the results. Make sure to include what you would
consider to be a successful intervention. Discuss changes you could make
to the plan if the expected outcome was not attained.
Case 2: The Case of Mr. Smith
1.
Briefly recap the case and identify the most important target behavior.
Provide a clear definition and why it is important to target this
behavior.
2. Discuss why Mr. Smith’s previous interventions may
not have been successful. Formulate a hypothesis regarding what
intervention will result in a specific level and direction of desired
change in the target behavior.
3. Choose an effective behavior
modification program to help Mr. Smith with his company and to test your
previously stated hypothesis. Discuss why you chose that program and
how you would implement the strategy.
4. Discuss how you will
monitor the program and analyze the results. Make sure to include what
you would consider to be a successful intervention.
Make sure to
use APA formatting and citation style to credit the sources you use in
your case study analysis. For additional information, refer to the APA
Quick Reference found in Course Home or to the Kaplan Writing Center.
You can access the Writing Center from the Academic Tools tab in any
unit or with the following link:https://kucampus,kaplan,
You must credit authors when you:
- Summarize a concept, theory, or research
- Use direct quotes from the text or articles
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