Overview
Final Project: ABA Applied Study and Intervention Report
Topic 1: Definition and Dimensions of Applied Behavioral Analysis
Instructions:
Define what Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) is, according to specialized literature.
Describe each of the 7 dimensions of ABA proposed by Baer, Wolf and Riley (1968):
Applied
Behavioral
Analytical
Technological
Conceptually systematic
Cash
Generality
Provide a specific clinical example of its application for each dimension, ensuring that the examples are clear, observable and related to professional practice (for example: intervention in ASD, training in social skills, reduction of problem behaviors, teaching of self-care skills).
Topic 2: Functional Analysis and Intervention Procedures
Instructions:
Complete the following table for each of the problematic behaviors listed (physical aggression, pica, escape/elopement, tantrums and property destruction).
In each row, define:
Topographical definition: objectively describe how the behavior is observed.
Background/Configup Events: environmental or contextual conditions that precede the behavior.
Hypothetized function: attention, escape, tangible or automatic stimulation.
Replacement Behavior: functional and socially appropriate behavior that will be taught instead of 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.) you would apply.
Use this Table to present your answers.
Behavior
Topographical definition
Background/Fire Events
Hypothetized function
Replacement behavior
Extinction procedure/ Differential reinforcement
Physical aggression
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Pike
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Escape (elopement)
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Tantrums
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Destruction of property
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Topic 3: Design of Learning Objectives in ABA
Instructions:
Select THREE appropriate skills for a client (for example: 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 goal behavior in an operational, clear, observable and measurable way.
2. Material description: specify what materials, visual supports or resources will be used to teach the skill.
3. Instructions for the RBT: 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 environments, 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 Table to present your response.
Component
Description (to be completed by the student)
Learning objective
Define the goal behavior in an operational, clear, observable and measurable way.
Description of the material
Indicate the materials, visual supports or resources necessary to teach the skill.
Instructions for the RBT
Describe step by step how the RBT should implement the learning objective during the session.
Mastery criterion
Establish the criterion that indicates when the client has reached the skill
Generalization process
Explain how the skill will be taught in different environments, with different people and materials.
Maintenance process
Describe how the preservation of the skill will be guaranteed over time.
Use at least five peer-reviewed fonts in APA format.
Extension Requirements: min 10 pages, double space, APA 7 format
Delivery Format: Written report (NOT POWERPOINT)
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE DETECTION WILL BE USED (MAXIMUM 25%)
Points: 250