Ch. 9 The Behavior Analysts and the Behavior Change Program (Code 4.0)
1. What does “conceptual consistency” mean? Give two examples of therapies that are not conceptually consistent with behavior analysis.
Behavior analysts implement programs that are conceptually consistent with behavior-analytic principles. Conceptually consistent means that the program is consistent with operant learning theory. Conceptually consistent is derived from the basic principles as well as precisely technological. CA program will be conceptually consistent with the field if it is described in detail using behavioral terminology and processes. Sensory integration and cranial sacral therapy are two therapies that other …show more content…
Behavioral analysts involve clients in the planning stages to ensure that the designed change occurs and to ensure that the client consents to the treatment plan. Involving clients in the treatment plan helps to minimize possible conflicts. However, because conflicts can still arise, behavior analysts should speak in plain English and be clear about the behavior analytic framework and methods when talking to clients and caregivers.
3. What is involved in plagiarizing a behavior change program?
Plagiarizing a behavior change procedure entails recycling a program written for another client. Plagiarism involves reusing any part of the treatment plan for one client and pasting to another client’s treatment plan. Using behavior change procedures that even you wrote for another client is considered plagiarism. Using “cookie-cutter” programs for multiple clients is also considered unethical because then the program is not individualized for each client. Behavior analysts should individualize each treatment plan for clients.
4. Why do clients need to approve of the objectives of the behavior change …show more content…
Determining the function of the behavior is essential prior to punishment, unless the behavior is extremely dangerous, and punishment is needed immediately. Behavior analysts should only use punishment procedures if the behavior is extremely dangerous and no alternative intervention is successful at reducing the behavior. Behavior analysts should attempt to implement reinforcement contingencies prior to implementing punishment contingencies if possible, because punishment can have negative side effects. Behavior analysts should implement punishment only when everything else fails. In the event that punishment is necessary, behavior analysts should deliver reinforcement for alternative behaviors to reduce the possible side effects of punishment. Punishment is sometimes a necessary treatment plan, but the behavior analyst should weigh the risks and benefits of implementing punishment prior to treating the