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Radical Behaviorism

This assignment assesses the following Course Outcomes:

PS558-1: Explain the philosophical foundations underlying the science of behavior analysis.

PS558-2: Explain behavior from the perspective of radical behaviorism

.PS558-3: Examine the goals of behavior analysis as a science

Foundations of Behavior Analysis

Throughout the first half of this course, you have explored the history of behaviorism and the roots of applied behavior analysis in the philosophy and practices of natural science. In this assignment, you will have the opportunity to synthesize the knowledge you have gained.

For this assignment, you will provide a long-answer essay response to each of the questions below. For each question, you are encouraged to use the peer-reviewed resources provided throughout the units to support your responses. Please do not copy and paste the whole question into the document. Rather, use APA format section headings to organize your paper, with separate sections for each question. Use the rubric and the assignment prompts as guides to be sure you address all topics. Be sure to use the sources provided so far in the course and support your work throughout with in-text citations and a reference list at the end of your paper.

Please respond to the following:

  • Compare the three branches of behavior analysis (behaviorism, EAB, and ABA).
    • Explain how the evolving historical and philosophical perspectives of behaviorism have influenced the study of applied behavior analysis as a natural science.
    • Name at least four important figures who have developed and furthered the science of behavior analysis and, specifically, discuss their contributions to the field.
  • Define radical behaviorism.
    • Explain the ways in which radical behaviorism attempts to create a set of universal laws to understand all behavior.
    • How does radical behaviorism differentiate between private events and public events?
    • How does the distinction between private events and public events relate to a distinction between mentalistic and environmental explanations for behavior?
    • In radical behaviorism, which explanation is preferred and why?
  • Explain the six attitudes/assumptions of experimental analysis of behavior, the goals of behavior analysis as a science, and the seven dimensions of applied behavior analysis.
    • Examine how each of these areas work together to contribute to the development of a technology (i.e. a set of standards and procedures) that is used to influence socially significant behavior. Your assignment should be 8–10 pages, not including the title and reference pages, and should include the following elements:
      • Title Page: Provide the assignment title, your name, course and section number, instructor name, and date.
      • Body: Include an introductory and a concluding paragraph. Answer all the questions in complete sentences and paragraphs, using appropriate personal and professional insights.
        • The assignment must be written in Standard English and demonstrate superior organization, including a highly developed viewpoint and purpose that is clearly established and sustained. The communication of your thoughts must be highly ordered, logical, and unified, displaying exceptional content, organization, style, and mechanics (including the use of correct grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure).
        • Your responses should meet professional writing standards, using proper tone and language. The writing and writing style should be correct and accurate and reflect knowledge of applied behavior analysis.
      • Reference Page: Sources listed in APA format.
        • A minimum of three academic sources, including in-text citation(s).
      • Use Arial or Times New Roman 12-point font, double-spaced and left aligned.
      • Use standard 1" margins on all sides.
      • Use current APA formatting and citation style.
        • If you need assistance with APA Style, please visit the Academic Writer.

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Rubric Name: PS558 Unit 5 Assignment Rubric

Criterion 1Level III Max Points

38 points

Level II Max Points

30 points

Level I Max Points

23 points

Not Present

0 points

Criterion Score

Philosophical Foundations of Behavior Analysis (25%)

Assignment includes accurate and detailed information for all of the following:

  • Compares the three branches of behavior analysis (behaviorism, EAB, and ABA).
  • Explains how the evolving historical and philosophical perspectives of behaviorism have influenced the study of applied behavior analysis as a natural science.
  • Names at least four important figures who have developed and furthered the science of behavior analysis.
  • Discusses the contributions that each of the figures named have made to the field.

Assignment includes all of the following but may have inaccuracies or be missing key details:

  • Compares the three branches of behavior analysis (behaviorism, EAB, and ABA).
  • Explains how the evolving historical and philosophical perspectives of behaviorism have influenced the study of applied behavior analysis as a natural science.
  • Names at least four important figures who have developed and furthered the science of behavior analysis.
  • Discusses the contributions that each of the figures named have made to the field.

Assignment includes 3 or fewer of the following and may or may not have inaccuracies and/or be missing key details:

  • Compares the three branches of behavior analysis (behaviorism, EAB, and ABA).
  • Explains how the evolving historical and philosophical perspectives of behaviorism have influenced the study of applied behavior analysis as a natural science.
  • Names at least four important figures who have developed and furthered the science of behavior analysis.
  • Discusses the contributions that each of the figures named have made to the field.

Assignment does not meet the minimum criteria.

Score of Philosophical Foundations of Behavior Analysis (25%),

/ 38
Criterion 2Level III Max Points

38 points

Level II Max Points

30 points

Level I Max Points

23 points

Not Present

0 points

Criterion Score

Radical Behaviorism (25%)

Assignment includes all of the following:

  • Explains the ways in which radical behaviorism attempts to create a set of universal laws to understand all behavior.
  • Describes how radical behaviorism differentiates between private events and public events.
  • Discusses how the distinction between private events and public events relates to a distinction between mentalistic and environmental explanations for behavior.
  • Explains which explanation is preferred in radical behaviorism and why.

Assignment includes all of the following but may have inaccuracies or be missing key details:

  • Explains the ways in which radical behaviorism attempts to create a set of universal laws to understand all behavior.
  • Describes how radical behaviorism differentiates between private events and public events.
  • Discusses how the distinction between private events and public events relates to a distinction between mentalistic and environmental explanations for behavior.
  • Explains which explanation is preferred in radical behaviorism and why.

Assignment includes 2 or fewer of the following and may or may not have inaccuracies and/or be missing key details:

  • Explains the ways in which radical behaviorism attempts to create a set of universal laws to understand all behavior.
  • Describes how radical behaviorism differentiates between private events and public events.
  • Discusses how the distinction between private events and public events relates to a distinction between mentalistic and environmental explanations for behavior.
  • Explains which explanation is preferred in radical behaviorism and why.

Assignment does not meet the minimum criteria.

Score of Radical Behaviorism (25%),

/ 38
Criterion 3Level III Max Points

44 points

Level II Max Points

36 points

Level I Max Points

26 points

Not Present

0 points

Criterion Score

Goals of Behavior Analysis as a Science (30%)

Assignment includes all of the following:

  • Explains the six attitudes/assumptions of experimental analysis of behavior.
  • Explains the goals of behavior analysis as a science.
  • Explains the seven dimensions of applied behavior analysis.
  • Examines how each of the areas contribute to the development of a technology that is used to influence socially significant behavior.

Assignment includes all of the following but may have inaccuracies or be missing key details:

  • Explains the six attitudes/assumptions of experimental analysis of behavior.
  • Explains the goals of behavior analysis as a science.
  • Explains the seven dimensions of applied behavior analysis.
  • Examines how each of the areas contribute to the development of a technology that is used to influence socially significant behavior.

Assignment includes 3 or fewer of the following and may or may not have inaccuracies and/or be missing key details:

  • Explains the six attitudes/assumptions of experimental analysis of behavior.
  • Explains the goals of behavior analysis as a science.
  • Explains the seven dimensions of applied behavior analysis.
  • Examines how each of the areas contribute to the development of a technology that is used to influence socially significant behavior.

Assignment does not meet the minimum criteria.

Score of Goals of Behavior Analysis as a Science (30%),

/ 44
Criterion 4Level III Max Points

15 points

Level II Max Points

12 points

Level I Max Points

9 points

Not Present

0 points

Criterion Score

Writing and Mechanics (10%)

Writing includes all of the following:

  • Clearly written in Standard English.
  • Clear and logical organization of paragraphs.
  • Well-developed sentences.
  • Correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

Writing includes a majority of the following:

  • Clearly written in Standard English.
  • Clear and logical organization of paragraphs.
  • Well-developed sentences.
  • Correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

Writing includes half or less of the following:

  • Clearly written in Standard English.
  • Clear and logical organization of paragraphs.
  • Well-developed sentences.
  • Correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

Assignment does not meet the minimum criteria.

Score of Writing and Mechanics (10%),

/ 15
Criterion 5Level III Max Points

15 points

Level II Max Points

12 points

Level I Max Points

9 points

Not Present

0 points

Criterion Score

APA Style (10%)

APA Style includes all of the following:

  • References or academic sources as required, including in-text citation(s).
  • Paraphrased correctly and accurately; direct quotes used minimally.
  • Formatted correctly using either current APA style or provided template.

APA Style includes a majority of the following:

  • References or academic sources as required, including in-text citation(s).
  • Paraphrased correctly and accurately; direct quotes used minimally.
  • Formatted correctly using either current APA style or provided template.

APA Style includes half or less of the following:

  • References or academic sources as required, including in-text citation(s).
  • Paraphrased correctly and accurately; direct quotes used minimally.
  • Formatted correctly using either current APA style or provided template.

Assignment does not meet the minimum criteria.

Score of APA Style (10%),

/ 15

TotalScore of PS558 Unit 5 Assignment Rubric,

/ 150

Overall Score

Level III

121 points minimum

Level II

91 points minimum

Level I

1 point minimum

Not Present

0 points minimum

Rubric Name: PS558_2204C_-1

CriteriaMastery

5 points

Proficient

4 points

Practiced

3 points

Emergent

2 points

Introductory

1 point

No Progress

0 points

Criterion Score

PS558_2204C_-1: Explain the philosophical foundations underlying the science of behavior analysis.

Student addresses all of the following in detail: compares the three branches of behavior analysis (behaviorism, EAB, and ABA), explains how the evolving historical and philosophical perspectives of behaviorism have influenced the study of applied behavior analysis as a natural science, names at least four important figures who have developed and furthered the science of behavior analysis, and discusses the contributions that each of the figures named have made to the field.

Student addresses a majority of the following in detail: compares the three branches of behavior analysis (behaviorism, EAB, and ABA), explains how the evolving historical and philosophical perspectives of behaviorism have influenced the study of applied behavior analysis as a natural science, names at least four important figures who have developed and furthered the science of behavior analysis, and discusses the contributions that each of the figures named have made to the field.

Student addresses a majority of the following but lacks detail: compares the three branches of behavior analysis (behaviorism, EAB, and ABA), explains how the evolving historical and philosophical perspectives of behaviorism have influenced the study of applied behavior analysis as a natural science, names at least four important figures who have developed and furthered the science of behavior analysis, and discusses the contributions that each of the figures named have made to the field.

Student addresses less than half of the following in detail: compares the three branches of behavior analysis (behaviorism, EAB, and ABA), explains how the evolving historical and philosophical perspectives of behaviorism have influenced the study of applied behavior analysis as a natural science, names at least four important figures who have developed and furthered the science of behavior analysis, and discusses the contributions that each of the figures named have made to the field.

Student addresses less than half of the following and lacks detail: compares the three branches of behavior analysis (behaviorism, EAB, and ABA), explains how the evolving historical and philosophical perspectives of behaviorism have influenced the study of applied behavior analysis as a natural science, names at least four important figures who have developed and furthered the science of behavior analysis, and discusses the contributions that each of the figures named have made to the field.

Student work demonstrates no understanding or progress towards achievement of this outcome.

Score of PS558_2204C_-1: Explain the philosophical foundations underlying the science of behavior analysis.,

/ 5

TotalScore of PS558_2204C_-1,

/ 5

Overall Score

5: Mastery

4.5 points minimum

4: Proficient

3.5 points minimum

3: Practiced

2.5 points minimum

2: Emergent

1.5 points minimum

1: Introductory

0.5 points minimum

0: No Progress

0 points minimum

Associated Learning Outcomes
PS558_2204C_-1
Assessment Method: Overall Rubric Score
Required Performance: 0: No Progress

Rubric Name: PS558_2204C_-2

CriteriaMastery

5 points

Proficient

4 points

Practiced

3 points

Emergent

2 points

Introductory

1 point

No Progress

0 points

Criterion Score

PS558_2204C_-2: Explain behavior from the perspective of radical behaviorism.

Student addresses all four of the following in detail: explains the ways in which radical behaviorism attempts to create a set of universal laws to understand all behavior, describes how radical behaviorism differentiates between private events and public events, discusses how the distinction between private events and public events relates to the distinction between mentalistic and environmental explanations for behavior, and explains which explanation is preferred in radical behaviorism and why.

Student addresses all four of the following but lacks detail: explains the ways in which radical behaviorism attempts to create a set of universal laws to understand all behavior, describes how radical behaviorism differentiates between private events and public events, discusses how the distinction between private events and public events relates to the distinction between mentalistic and environmental explanations for behavior, and explains which explanation is preferred in radical behaviorism and why.

Student addresses three of the following: explains the ways in which radical behaviorism attempts to create a set of universal laws to understand all behavior, describes how radical behaviorism differentiates between private events and public events, discusses how the distinction between private events and public events relates to the distinction between mentalistic and environmental explanations for behavior, and explains which explanation is preferred in radical behaviorism and why.

Student addresses two of the following: explains the ways in which radical behaviorism attempts to create a set of universal laws to understand all behavior, describes how radical behaviorism differentiates between private events and public events, discusses how the distinction between private events and public events to the distinction between mentalistic and environmental explanations for behavior, and explains which explanation is preferred in radical behaviorism and why.

Student addresses one of the following: explains the ways in which radical behaviorism attempts to create a set of universal laws to understand all behavior, describes how radical behaviorism differentiates between private events and public events, discusses how the distinction between private events and public events relates to the distinction between mentalistic and environmental explanations for behavior, and explains which explanation is preferred in radical behaviorism and why.

Student work demonstrates no understanding or progress towards achievement of this outcome.

Score of PS558_2204C_-2: Explain behavior from the perspective of radical behaviorism.,

/ 5

TotalScore of PS558_2204C_-2,

/ 5

Overall Score

5: Mastery

4.5 points minimum

4: Proficient

3.5 points minimum

3: Practiced

2.5 points minimum

2: Emergent

1.5 points minimum

1: Introductory

0.5 points minimum

0: No Progress

0 points minimum

Associated Learning Outcomes
PS558_2204C_-2
Assessment Method: Overall Rubric Score
Required Performance: 0: No Progress

Rubric Name: PS558_2204C_-3

CriteriaMastery

5 points

Proficient

4 points

Practiced

3 points

Emergent

2 points

Introductory

1 point

No Progress

0 points

Criterion Score

PS558_2204C_-3: Examine the goals of behavior analysis as a science.

Student addresses all of the following in detail: explains the six attitudes/assumptions of experimental analysis of behavior, explains the goals of behavior analysis as a science, explains the seven dimensions of applied behavior analysis, and examines how each of the areas contribute to the development of a technology that is used to influence socially significant behavior.

Student addresses a majority of the following in detail: explains the six attitudes/assumptions of experimental analysis of behavior, explains the goals of behavior analysis as a science, explains the seven dimensions of applied behavior analysis, and examines how each of the areas contribute to the development of a technology that is used to influence socially significant behavior.

Student addresses a majority of the following but lacks detail: explains the six attitudes/assumptions of experimental analysis of behavior, explains the goals of behavior analysis as a science, explains the seven dimensions of applied behavior analysis, and examines how each of the areas contribute to the development of a technology that is used to influence socially significant behavior.

Student addresses less than half of the following in detail: explains the six attitudes/assumptions of experimental analysis of behavior, explains the goals of behavior analysis as a science, explains the seven dimensions of applied behavior analysis, and examines how each of the areas contribute to the development of a technology that is used to influence socially significant behavior.

Student addresses less than half of the following and lacks detail: explains the six attitudes/assumptions of experimental analysis of behavior, explains the goals of behavior analysis as a science, explains the seven dimensions of applied behavior analysis, and examines how each of the areas contribute to the development of a technology that is used to influence socially significant behavior.

Student work demonstrates no understanding or progress towards achievement of this outcome.

Score of PS558_2204C_-3: Examine the goals of behavior analysis as a science.,

/ 5

TotalScore of PS558_2204C_-3,

/ 5