Branches and Dimensions of Behavior Analysis

Branches and Dimensions of Behavior Analysis

Assignment Summary

In this assignment, you will read a peer-reviewed research article and write an APA-formatted paper that (1) identifies which branch of behavior analysis the article most closely reflects and (2) evaluates how the study aligns with the seven dimensions of applied behavior analysis (Baer, Wolf, & Risley, 1968).

🚦Start Here

1. Review the Assignment Overview to understand what you must submit for Part 1 and Part 2.
2. Review the Assignment Instructions and follow all formatting and file requirements.
3. Review the rubric and checklist before you submit.🧭

1. Assignment Overview
2. This assignment includes two parts (see below). Begin by reading the research article referenced below and write an APA-formatted paper responding to the required prompts in Part 1 and Part 2.Required Article:Wiskow, K. M., & Klatt, K. P. (2013). The effects of awareness training on tics in a young boy with Tourette syndrome, Asperger syndrome, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 46(3), 695–698.

1. Access link: ProQuest article pageTip: If you are unable to access the article through the link, try accessing it through your library resources or contact your instructor for assistance.

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   Part 1: Branch of Behavior AnalysisIdentify which branch of behavior analysis (behaviorism, experimental analysis of behavior (EAB), applied behavior analysis (ABA), or professional practice) most closely relates to the subject matter of the article, and explain why.
   • Describe all four branches (briefly but clearly).
   • Select one branch that best fits the article.
   • Justify your selection using specific examples from the article (e.g., setting, purpose, methods, outcomes, design).

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   Part 2: Seven Dimensions of ABA (Baer, Wolf, & Risley, 1968)Explain how the research study incorporates and/or addresses the seven dimensions of ABA: applied, behavioral, analytic, technological, conceptually systematic, effective, and generality.
   • Provide a definition of each of the seven dimensions (with citation).
   • Select at least three (3) dimensions and explain how the study addresses them using specific examples from the article.
   • You may discuss more than three dimensions, but at least three must include clear article-based examples.
   Important: Your score depends on how well you connect your explanations to the article. Avoid describing concepts in general without showing where they appear (or do not appear) in the study.
3. Assignment Instructions
4. Your response should demonstrate:
   • Accurate understanding of course concepts
   • Application of behavior-analytic reasoning
   • Graduate-level academic writing
   • Proper APA (7th edition) formatting
   Your work should reflect professional and scholarly standards.
   

   📝Paper Requirements

   • Submit as a Word document (.doc or .docx).
   • Use Times New Roman 12, double spacing, and standard 1-inch margins.
   • Follow APA format, including a title page, appropriate headings, in-text citations, and a reference list.
   • Write a minimum of 3 full pages of content (not counting title page and references).

   ✍️Writing Instructions

   • Length: Approximately 3–4 pages (Not including title page and references).
   • Format: APA 7th edition (title page, spacing, margins, font)
   • Citations: In-text citations for all definitions and conceptual explanations
   • References: Complete APA-formatted reference list
   • Organization: Use clear headings for Part 1 and Part 2
   • Clarity: Write in observable, behavior-analytic terms

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Common Pitfalls to Avoid

• Not describing all four branches before selecting one for Part 1.
• Choosing a branch but not supporting it with article-based evidence (methods, setting, design, purpose).
• Defining the seven dimensions without citations.
• Explaining dimensions in general without connecting them to specific details from the article.
• Misrepresenting the study (e.g., stating a design or outcome that is not supported by the article).
• Missing APA basics (title page, headings, citations, reference list, formatting).