Overview
When conducting an experimental analysis, or in this case a functional analysis, antecedents and consequences that represent those in the individual's natural environments are arranged in an experimental design so that their separate effects on the target behavior can be measured. Typically the FA consists of four conditions: attention, escape, alone, and control. Once you have completed the observation of your client under all four conditions, you can graph and compare the frequency of the behavior to determine the function. Once you have correctly identified the function, you can then develop a functionally equivalent intervention. For this assignment, you will complete an experimental analysis of Monica's property destruction.
Instructions
In this assignment, complete the following:
- Go to the Functional Behavior Assessment: Condition Videos media piece and watch the videos of Monica. Identify the condition and record frequency data for each video.
- Using the Baseline and Functional Analysis Template [XLSX], input the data you gathered and create an experimental analysis graph.
- After completing the graph, interpret the data from the experimental analysis graph in the Functional Behavior Assessment: Experimental Analysis media piece's text box.
To complete this assignment, copy and paste your interpretation of the experimental analysis graph from the media piece into your FBA Template and submit your graph and your template to the assignment area.
Competencies Measured
By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:
- Competency 3: Apply assessment-based techniques to practice in ABA.
- Record frequency of an identified target behavior.
- Determine the function of behavior by interpreting data from an experimental analysis graph.
- Input data gathered from the client observation into graph
Gathering Experiential Analysis Data Gathering Experiential Analysis Data Criteria Ratings Pts DISTINGUISHEDAccurately records the frequency of an identified target behavior on a consistent basis.PROFICIENTRecords frequency of an identified target behavior.BASICRecords frequency of an identified target behavior, but the data recorded is incorrect.NON_PERFORMANCEDoes not record frequency of an identified target behavior. / 40.8 pts Determine the function of behavior by interpreting data from an experimental analysis graph. DISTINGUISHEDCorrectly determines the function of the behavior by correctly interpreting data from an experimental analysis graph and ensures the determination is supported by recent, relevant academic literature.PROFICIENTDetermines the function of behavior by interpreting data from an experimental analysis graph.BASICIdentifies the function of behavior, but it is inaccurate resulting from an incorrect interpretation of the data that was contained on an experimental analysis graph.NON_PERFORMANCEDoes not determine the function of behavior by interpreting data from an experimental analysis graph. / 39.6 pts Input data gathered from the client observation into graph. DISTINGUISHEDAccurately inputs data gathered from the client observation into a graph.PROFICIENTInputs data gathered from the client observation into graph.BASICIncorrectly inputs data gathered from the client observation into a graph.NON_PERFORMANCEDoes not input data gathered from the client observation into graph. / 39.6 pts Total Points: 0