Overview
For this assignment, you will finish your literature review by putting together the pieces that you completed in your last two assignments and in PSYC4006. Take a look at the feedback you received on those assignments and make changes to those sections to improve your writing. In addition, you will write a conclusion to your literature review that summarizes what you have learned about the intervention you chose and how you would apply that knowledge to a workplace situation.
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- Functional Communication Training for Reducing Challenging Behavior in Individualswith Autism Spectrum Disorder: An Article Synthesis
- Ethical Considerations for Functional Communication Training.
- The feedback was: Profficient implement APA style.
Preparation
Complete the following if you have not already:
- Review the feedback you received on your assignments and make changes based on that feedback.
- Review the Literature Review Template [DOCX] you will use to complete your paper.
Instructions
Your assignment should include the following information:
- Title page.
- Heading: Introduction.
- Describe the intervention you chose and explain why you selected this intervention. Identify which basic concepts of ABA are present in the intervention you selected.
- Heading: Theme 1.
- Themes could include participant characteristics, behavior of interest, function of the behavior, setting, the results, the type of intervention, or implementation of the intervention. You should choose 3–4 themes.
- Compare and contrast the articles relative to each theme, and then synthesize your own position relative to the theme. Ask yourself what conclusion you would draw from the articles relative to that theme and the effectiveness of the intervention.
- Note that you do not have to discuss each article in every theme. Conversely, aspects of one article may be discussed in multiple themes.
- Include discussion of how each intervention relates to the basic concepts of ABA in your discussion throughout the review.
- Heading: Theme 2.
- Heading: Theme 3.
- Heading: Ethical Considerations.
- Consider ethical codes related to the implementation of the intervention. What are the potential concerns?
- Cite at least three of the specific compliance codes from the BACB's Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts.
- Heading: Conclusion.
- Summarize what you have learned about the intervention you chose and how you would apply that knowledge to a workplace situation. Is the intervention effective? In what circumstances should it be used?
- Reference page.
Additional Requirements
Your assignment should also meet the following requirements:
- Written communication: 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. Review the Evidence and APA section of the Writing Center for guidance.
- Resources: A minimum of six scholarly or professional resources.
- Length: 8–10 double-spaced pages, in addition to the title page and reference page.
- Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
- Template: Use the Literature Review Template to complete the assignment.
Competencies Measured
By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and rubric criteria:
- Competency 1: Apply behavioral principles and concepts to design, sustain, and evaluate behavioral interventions.
- Describe an intervention used in ABA, including the ABA concepts that are present in that intervention.
- Competency 2: Evaluate findings of applied behavioral analysis research.
- Summarize what has been learned about the effectiveness of a particular intervention.
- Competency 3: Investigate research-based findings in the development of behavioral treatment plans.
- Synthesize a cohesive review of literature concerning a particular intervention.
- Competency 4: Apply professional, ethical, and multicultural competence standards in behavioral intervention and consultation.
- Explain how ethical compliance codes could be related to the implementation of an intervention.
- Competency 5: Communicate effectively in a manner that meets the expectations for psychology professionals.
- Write coherently to support a central idea with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics as expected of a psychology professional.
- Successfully implement APA style