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Homework: Description, Prediction & Control
In this homework, you will use the seven dimensions of ABA identified in your course text and Baer et al.'s 1968 article, "Some Current Dimensions of Applied Behavior Analysis," to identify articles that are behavior analytic and those that are not. You will also differentiate ABA from the other branches of behavior analysis; behaviorism and the experimental analysis of behavior.
Articles
1) Some still-current dimensions of applied behavior analysis
Baer, D. M., & Wolf, M. M.Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis20(4)1987 , Page 313 - 327
2) An assessment of social validity trends in applied behavior analysis
Carr, J. E., Austin, J. L., Britton, L. N., Kellum, K. K., & Bailey, J. S.Behavioral Interventions14(4)1999 , Page 223 - 231
3) The psychiatric nurse as a behavioral engineer
Ayllon, T., & Michael, J.Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior2(4)1959, Page 323 - 334
A. Distinguish ABA from other psychological fields by identifying which of the articles is behavior analytic and which is not, and provide an explanation for your choice.
a. Be sure to identify which of the seven dimensions of ABA are present in the behavior analytic article.
b. Analyze why the other article is not behavior analytic. How do you know the seven dimensions are not present?
B. Differentiate ABA from the other branches of behavior analysis, by explaining the differences and connections between ABA, behaviorism, and EBA.
a. Which aspects are shared and which aspects make them different from each other?
Risk Benefit Letter
Consider this scenario: A family has contacted you about the care of their grandfather, Juan, who has Alzheimer's disease. The nursing home staff report that Juan engages in frequent elopement from the nursing home facility when unattended, and verbal aggression that has caused disruptions to the other nursing home residents. A review of the files shows that the nursing home contracted with a BCaBA who did not conduct a functional behavior assessment but advised setting limits, being consistent with rules, and blocking Juan from engaging in problem behavior. The nursing home staff decided to incorporate these strategies by restricting Juan from accessing the courtyard or roaming the halls, leaving him to stay all day in his room with only accompanied walks to therapies and the dining hall. Juan's behaviors escalated and they have stated they will be ordering the use of chemical restraints to block occurrences of the problem behavior. Get the instant assignment help.
For this homework, complete the following:
1) Prepare a formal letter to the family with your recommendations. Include a copy of the worksheet you used with your notes to conduct the risk-benefit analysis.
2) Analyze, within the letter, at least five BACB ethical code elements that are relevant to your discussed behavior analytic procedure and this scenario.
Step I
For each of the three goals of scientific inquiry, explain in common language why each goal is important and how it can contribute to our base of knowledge. With a scholarly tone, use your own words for your explanation, do not use direct quotes from the textbook.
Step II
Describe two examples of each goal.