This week, you will conduct a literature review to find appropriate research-based interventions to address the chosen target behavior and explore the theoretical underpinnings and basic ABA concepts and principles involved in these interventions.

For this week’s discussion, you will identify and discuss the common concepts and principles found in three studies related to replacement interventions that could be used to address your chosen target behavior.

This quiz will assess your understanding of the topics covered in the weekly readings.

Reinforcement Procedures, Part 1

In this week’s readings, we will be examining the concept of differential reinforcement. We will examine the DRA (Differential Reinforcement of Alternative Behavior) schedule in particular, and how antecedent-based strategies such as functional communication training can complement the DRA schedule to facilitate effective teaching conditions.

• Cooper, J. O., Heron, T. E., & Heward, W. L. (2020). Applied behavior analysis (3rd ed.). Pearson.
  • Chapter 26, “Antecedent Interventions,” pages 613–625.
• Miltenberger, R. G. (2016). Behavior modification: Principles and procedures (6th ed.). Cengage Learning.
  • Chapter 15, “Differential Reinforcement.”
    • Read pages 297–306.
  • Chapter 16, “Antecedent Control Procedures,” pages 327–352.
• Lipschultz, J., & Wilder, D. A. (2017). Recent research on the high‐probability instructional sequence: A brief review [PDF]. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 50(2), 424–428.
• Rooker, G. W., Jessel, J., Kurtz, P. F., & Hagopian, L. P. (2013). Functional communication training with and without alternative reinforcement and punishment: An analysis of 58 applications. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 46(4), 708–722.

Instructional Activities

This week you will participate in ICS, take a quiz, and complete formative multimedia activities. The BCBA/BCaBA Task List (5th ed.) elements that will be covered during these activities include:

• G-12: Use equivalence-based instruction.
• G-13: Use the high-probability instructional sequence.
• G-14: Use reinforcement procedures to weaken behavior (for example, DRA, FCT, DRO, DRL, and NCR).

Capella Compassion Code

You may be directed to reflect on a section of the Capella Compassion Code in your ICS this week. Please remember to add any notes you find useful as you dive further into this code.

• Capella Compassion Code.

Interactive Learning Module: Locating Common Themes in a Literature Review

In this activity, you will learn more about compiling and writing a literature review to help you prepare for your literature review assignment due this week.

Note: Although you will not receive a grade for this activity, you must complete it to pass the course.

Follow the practices in the ABA Media Best Practices [DOCX] guide to have the best possible experience with the media and to make sure you get credit for this activity.

LAUNCH INTERACTIVE MODULE

Interactive Learning Module: ABA Terminology Flashcards – Week 5

Each week, you are provided with resources to help you study and practice behavior analysis terminology. Mastering the terminology during your program will give you a solid foundation to develop examples of these terms and ultimately for practical application in the field.

This media will help you master your knowledge of the terms used this week.

Note: This media piece is included in your required instructional activities. Although you will not receive a grade for this activity, you must complete it to pass the course. You must answer each question correctly to receive credit for completing this activity.

Follow the practices in the ABA Media Best Practices [DOCX] guide to have the best possible experience with the media and to make sure you get credit for this activity.

LAUNCH INTERACTIVE MODULE

Assignment Instructions

LITERATURE REVIEW

Overview

The treatment plans you develop as a behavior analyst must be evidence based. This assignment will give you the chance to explore and uncover a wide range of research-based interventions that will help you build your treatment plan. What types of behavior analytic interventions have been effective in addressing the challenging behavior? What are the theoretical underpinnings, basic concepts, and principles involved in these interventions? A firm grasp of fundamental concepts is needed to thoroughly understand the behavioral research that enables analysis of ABA case studies and real-life scenarios. Please refer to What Is the Literature Review? on Campus for a refresher on how to be a skilled researcher.

Instructions

Your assignment comprises two parts. Use the following subheadings, formatted in current APA style, to organize your assignment:

Introduction

In one paragraph, provide an overview of your plan for researching strategies for your individual case. At a minimum, it must restate the following from the Week 2 assignment:

1. Behavioral challenge, function of the behavior challenge, and outcome criteria identified.
2. Social significance of the target behavior and outcome criteria in your case study.

Research-Based Interventions

This section (7–8 pages) will consist of your evaluation of the literature you compiled. In this evaluation, you will identify, describe, and synthesize studies within categories of strategies as described below.

Antecedent-Based Strategies

1. Identify and describe three behavior analytic studies to support your antecedent-based strategies. At least one study will directly support the intervention you are using.
2. Synthesize the three studies.
   • Identify common, relevant ABA concepts, principles, and methods used in the studies and explain how they can be used to modify the behavior identified in your case study.
   • Explain whether the interventions in the studies can be considered compassionate and least intrusive.
   • Make sure to also address the external and internal validity of these studies. For example, did the intervention show a socially significant impact on the behavior? Did the study demonstrate generalization of the behavior change?
   • Compare the similarities and differences between the interventions in the studies.

Consequence-Based Strategies

1. Identify and describe three behavior analytic studies to support your consequence-based strategies. At least one study will directly support the intervention you are using.
2. Synthesize the three studies.
   • Identify common, relevant ABA concepts, principles, and methods used in the studies and explain how they can be used to modify the behavior identified in your case study.
   • Explain whether the interventions in the studies can be considered compassionate and least intrusive.
   • Make sure to also address the external and internal validity of these studies. For example, did the intervention show a socially significant impact on the behavior? Did the study demonstrate generalization of the behavior change?
   • Compare the similarities and differences between the interventions in the studies.

Replacement-Based Strategies

1. Identify and describe three behavior analytic studies to support your replacement-based strategies. At least one study will directly support the intervention you are using.
2. Synthesize the three studies.
   • Identify common, relevant ABA concepts, principles, and methods used in the studies and explain how they can be used to modify the behavior identified in your case study.
   • Explain whether the interventions in the studies can be considered compassionate and least intrusive.
   • Make sure to also address the external and internal validity of these studies. For example, did the intervention show a socially significant impact on the behavior? Did the study demonstrate generalization of the behavior change?
   • Compare the similarities and differences between the interventions in the studies.

Conclusion

In 1–2 paragraphs, provide a general summation of the interventions identified in your paper. Identify which antecedent-based, consequence-based, and replacement-based interventions you intend to use in your Intervention Support Plan. Explain how they are supported by the research you found. In addition, explain why it is important to use research-based interventions when creating a treatment plan.

Additional Requirements

• Written communication: Should be free of errors that detract from the overall message.
• APA formatting: References and citations are formatted according to current APA style guidelines. Refer to Evidence and APA as needed.
• Resources: Nine scholarly or professional resources.
• Length: 7–9 double-spaced content pages, plus title page and reference list.
• Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 points.
• SafeAssign: You are required to use SafeAssign before submitting the completed assignment to your instructor. Submit your work to SafeAssign as a draft, review the results, and make any needed changes. When you are ready, submit your assignment to the assignment area for grading.

Read the assignment scoring guide carefully to ensure that you meet all criteria.

Competencies Measured

By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:

• Competency 2: Design research-based interventions for individual cases based on the principles of applied behavior analysis.
  • Synthesize at least three studies related to antecedent-based strategies.
  • Synthesize at least three studies related to consequence-based strategies.
  • Synthesize at least three studies related to replacement-based strategies.
  • Recommend antecedent-based, replacement-based, and consequence-based interventions based on literature.
• Competency 4: Develop compassionate interventions.
  • Identify compassionate approaches in the interventions described in the studies.
• Competency 5: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly and consistent with expectations for professionals in the field of psychology.
  • Demonstrate an academic writing style through well-organized prose that follows assignment guidelines.
  • Demonstrate compliance with APA style, citation, and referencing guidelines.

SUBMIT YOUR ASSIGNMENT

Assignment Instructions

INSTRUCTOR CONTACT SESSION

In this two-hour session, your instructor talks about specific topics related to ABA. Listen to the lecture, then respond to any ASR questions through polls, participate in small breakout groups, and engage in discussions with your peers and instructor in the chat area.

ICSs are not graded, but you must attend and participate in seven of the 10 sessions to pass the course. Participation is defined as:

• Attending ICS by phone or Zoom.
• Actively providing spoken or written input during ICS.
• Responding to the ASRs through polls in Zoom.
• Being available if code words are given out by your instructor.

It is strongly recommended that you view the recordings of any sessions that you miss. Important information on assignments, discussion posts, and other assigned work might be provided.

Note: If you require assistive technology or alternative communication methods to participate in this activity, please contact DisabilityServices@Capella.edu to request accommodations.

SUBMIT YOUR ASSIGNMENT

Write Your Discussion Post

Article Exploration: Part 2

For your Week 5 assignment, you will be expected to gather nine scholarly articles to develop your literature review. The articles you choose should include replacement-based strategies to reduce the target problem behavior.

For this discussion, complete the following:

• Find three articles that support your topic in regard to replacement strategies and how they will be reinforced.
• Post the three APA-formatted citations in the discussion post.
• Provide a synopsis of one of the chosen articles.
• Identify common concepts and principles used in the three studies you chose.

Response Guidelines

Read the posts of your peers and respond to one. Your responses should be substantive and demonstrate your understanding of the material. Which aspects of the post do you like or agree with? Are there areas that are unclear? Did the post spark questions that you would like to ask your peer? Remember to keep your tone scholarly, respectful, and professional.

GO TO DISCUSSION BOARD

Quiz: Take the Quiz

This quiz covers Week 5 elements from the BCBA/BCaBA Task List (5th ed.). This quiz will help you and your instructor assess your learning gains, mastery of the relevant learning objectives, and the following course competency:

• Competency 2: Design research-based interventions for individual cases based on the principles of applied behavior analysis.

Please carefully read the following instructions before beginning the quiz:

• You must complete and submit the quiz by Sunday 11:59 CST.
• Do not start the quiz until you have completed all weekly study activities. The quiz must be completed without referring to reading materials, study aids such as flash cards, or notes. A dictionary is permitted to check spelling; a glossary is not permitted. Contact with other learners or any informant is expressly prohibited during a quiz.
• There is no time limit for this quiz.
• You may take this quiz up to three times. Study content related to any incorrectly answered questions before your next quiz attempt. The average of your scores will be recorded as your grade.

Click the linked activity title to access the quiz. If you have any issues with the quiz, contact your instructor.