Unit 5 Discussion (Implementing procedures ABA) (need in 5 hours)
Designing a Differential Reinforcement Procedure
For this unit’s Discussion post, you will design a differential reinforcement intervention procedure, which will include the use of a token economy system as the reinforcing contingency for the intervention.
First, provide a brief introduction to the client, and the behavior of interest that will be addressed by the intervention (you may refer to past clients from the discussions, or select a new client).
Determine which Differential Reinforcement Procedure (DRO, DRA, DRI, DRL/H) you will use as your intervention for this client, with a rationale for your selection.
Technologically outline a set of procedures for your DR intervention, to include the use of a token economy as a conditioned reinforcer. When outlining your token economy procedures, be sure to include:
The rules for successful task completion
Procedures for dispensing and exchanging tokens
Procedures to follow when token requirements are not met
Discuss the ethical, social validity, and cultural considerations related to the development of this intervention, with particular consideration of the Martinez & Mahoney (2022) article.
Provide a brief discussion of any potential emotional or elicited effects that may occur as part of these procedures.
Then, you will create a brief set of (2-3) PowerPoint Slides that includes the following components of your system and upload it to your post:
The tokens you will use (with visuals of what they will look like)
How you will make your system specific or individualized to your client
Your menu of backup reinforcers (again, include visuals in your presentation)
You are encouraged to use your creativity and visuals as part of the development of this intervention!