Overview
Final Project: Applied ABA Study and Intervention Report
Topic 1: Definition and Dimensions of Applied Behavior Analysis Instructions:
- Define what Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is, according to the specialized literature.
- Describe each of the 7 dimensions of ABA proposed by Baer, Wolf, and Risley (1968):
- Applied
- Behavioral
- Analytic
- Technological
- Conceptually systematic
- Effective
- Generality
- Provide a specific clinical example of your application for each dimension, ensuring that the examples are clear, observable, and related to professional practice (e.g., ASD intervention, social skills training, reduction of problem behaviors, teaching self-care skills).
Topic 2: Functional Analysis and Intervention Procedures
Instructions: Complete the following chart for each of the listed problem behaviors (physical assault, pike, elopement, tantrums, and destruction of property).
In each row, define:
- Topographic definition: Objectively describe how the behavior is observed.
- Antecedents/Configuration Events: environmental or contextual conditions that precede the behavior.
- Hypothesized function: attention, escape, tangible or automatic stimulation.
- Replacement Behavior: Functionally and socially appropriate behavior that will be taught in place of the problem behavior.
- Differential Extinction/Reinforcement Procedure: Explain the extinction strategy according to the function and specify the type of differential reinforcement (DRA, DRO, DRI, etc.) that you would apply.
Use this Table to present your answers.
Conduct | Topographic definition | Background/Triggering Events | Hypothesized function | Replacement Behavior | Extinction Procedure/Differential Reinforcement |
Physical Assault | … | … | … | … | … |
Pike | … | … | … | … | … |
Escape (elopement) | … | … | … | … | … |
Berrinches | … | … | … | … | … |
Property Destruction | … | … | … | … |
Topic 3: Design of Learning Objectives in ABA
Instructions:
Select THREE skills appropriate for a client (e.g., functional communication, basic academic skills, self-care, or social skills) and develop a comprehensive teaching plan that includes the following components:
1. Properly defined learning objective: write the target behavior in an operational, clear, observable, and measurable way.
2. Material description: Specify what materials, visual aids, or resources will be used to teach the skill.
3. RBT Instructions: Describe step-by-step how the RBT should implement the learning objective during the session.
4. Mastery Criterion: Define the objective criteria (percentage, number of sessions, consistency) that will indicate when the client has reached the skill.
5. Generalization: Explain how the skill will be taught in different settings, with different people and materials.
6. Maintenance: describe the procedure that will ensure that the learned behavior is preserved over time (frequency of review, probing sessions, natural reinforcers).
Use this Chart to present your answer.
Component | Description (to be completed by the student) |
Learning Objective | Define the target behavior in an operational, clear, observable and measurable way. |
Material Description | Indicate the materials, visual aids, or resources needed to teach the skill. |
RBT Instructions | Describe step-by-step how the RBT should implement the learning objective during the session. |
Mastery Criteria | Establish the criteria that indicates when the client has reached the skill |
Generalization process | Explain how the skill will be taught in different settings, with different people and materials. |
Maintenance Process | Describe how the skill will be retained over time. |
Use at least five peer-reviewed fonts in APA format.
Length Requirements: min 10 pages, double-spaced, APA 7 format Submission Format: Written report (NOT POWERPOINT) ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE DETECTION WILL BE USED (MAXIMUM 25%)