Overview
This week’s assignment is another step toward creating a behavior intervention support plan for the case study client from the Antecedent-Based Strategies and Replacement-Based Strategies assignment. For this assignment, you will identify a function-based response for when the client exhibits the problem behavior and use the library to search for the literature supporting the use of this strategy.
Preparation
To prepare for writing your assignment, complete the following:
- Choose one consequence-based strategy and use the library to conduct a literature search to support that strategy. If you need help using the library, refer to the MS in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Research GuideLinks to an external site..
Instructions
Use the Consequence-Based Strategies Template [DOCX] to write a paper that includes the following:
Part 1 Case Study and Target Behavior (Not graded)
- 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.
- Identify and define the target (problem) behavior in your case study.
Part 2 Consequence-Based Strategy
Include the following new information for this assignment:
- Describe one consequence-based strategy that could be used after the behavior has occurred.
- In addition, explain how compassionate approaches were considered when selecting and implementing the strategy. Refer to the Capella Compassion Code [PDF].
- Use at least two scholarly or professional resources to support the use of your chosen consequence-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].
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: 2 scholarly or professional resources.
- Length: 2–3 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 2: Design research-based interventions for individual cases based on the principles of applied behavior analysis.
- Recommend a consequence-based intervention based on literature.
- Explain how the literature supports the chosen consequence-based intervention.
- Competency 4: Develop compassionate interventions.
- 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.
| Week 6 Assignment: Consequence-Based Strategies | ||
|---|---|---|
| Criteria | Ratings | Pts |
| Recommend a consequence-based intervention based on literature. | 42 to >35.7 pts DISTINGUISHED Recommends a consequence-based intervention and explains how the Capella Compassion Code was considered when selecting the strategy.35.7 to >29.4 pts PROFICIENT Recommends a consequence-based intervention based on literature.29.4 to >0 pts BASIC Recommends a consequence-based intervention, but it is not supported by the literature or appropriate for the target behavior.0 pts NON_PERFORMANCE Does not recommend a consequence-based intervention based on literature. | / 42 pts |
Explain how the literature supports the chosen consequence-based intervention. | 42 to >35.7 pts DISTINGUISHED Uses recent and relevant studies to explain how the literature supports the chosen consequence-based intervention.35.7 to >29.4 pts PROFICIENT Explains how the literature supports the chosen consequence-based intervention.29.4 to >0 pts BASIC Explains how the literature supports the chosen consequence-based intervention, but the explanation is unclear or missing key details.0 pts NON_PERFORMANCE Does not explain how the literature supports the chosen consequence-based intervention. | / 42 pts |
Identify compassionate approaches in the interventions described in the studies. | 28 to >23.8 pts DISTINGUISHED Identifies compassionate approaches in the interventions described in the studies and provides an example to illustrate how this intervention considers a compassionate approach.23.8 to >19.6 pts PROFICIENT Identifies compassionate approaches in the interventions described in the studies.19.6 to >0 pts BASIC Attempts to identify compassionate approaches in the interventions described in the studies, but the discussion is inaccurate or incomplete.0 pts NON_PERFORMANCE Does not identify compassionate approaches in the interventions described in the studies. | / 28 pts |
Demonstrate an academic writing style through well-organized prose that follows assignment guidelines. | 14 to >11.9 pts DISTINGUISHED Demonstrates an academic writing style through well-organized prose that contains no significant grammatical or mechanical errors and follows assignment guidelines.11.9 to >9.8 pts PROFICIENT Demonstrates an academic writing style through well-organized prose that follows assignment guidelines.9.8 to >0 pts BASIC Demonstrates minimally acceptable writing style, with instances of disorganization and grammatical or mechanical errors, or does not follow all assignment guidelines.0 pts NON_PERFORMANCE Does not demonstrate an academic writing style. | / 14 pts |
Demonstrate compliance with APA style, citation, and referencing guidelines. | 7 to >5.95 pts DISTINGUISHED Develops a paper that is fully compliant with APA style, citation, and referencing guidelines.5.95 to >4.9 pts PROFICIENT Demonstrates compliance with APA style, citation, and referencing guidelines.4.9 to >0 pts BASIC Demonstrates minimally acceptable compliance with APA style, citation, and referencing guidelines.0 pts NON_PERFORMANCE Does not demonstrate compliance with APA style, citation, and referencing guidelines. | / 7 pts |
Include a self-assessment grading rubric that is mostly accurate with few errors. | 7 to >5.95 pts DISTINGUISHED Includes a grading rubric and is accurate with self-assessment.5.95 to >4.9 pts PROFICIENT Includes a self-assessment grading rubric that is mostly accurate with few errors.4.9 to >0 pts BASIC Includes a grading rubric but does not accurately assess one's own performance.0 pts NON_PERFORMANCE Does not include a grading rubric with self-assessed score. | / 7 pts |
| Total Points: 0 |
Here is an additional document with resources you may use. They always want to us do our own research, but if you are really stuck, here are some starting points. Week 6 Assignment Checklist.pdf ownload Week 6 Assignment Checklist.pdf Week 6 Assignment References.pdfDownload Week 6 Assignment References.pdf
Videos outlining strategies week 6.pdf
proffessor note: Do not use direct quotes in your paper. Properly paraphrase and use your own words to convey understanding of the content. Always properly cite your sources!
End of sentence vs within sentence citations:
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/in_text_citations_author_authors.htmlLinks to an external site.Links to an external site.
Citations:
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/in_text_citations_the_basics.htmlLinks to an external site.Links to an external site.
Use the template! I truly cannot stress that enough. We are here to help you succeed in writing these papers, but you are responsible for using your resources to the fullest potential.
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