Experimental analysis of behavior

toward oppositional and defiant behavior. These factors are: children with a natural and innate difficult temperament, parents who possess a low level of skill for disciplining and nurturing a child, and parents enduring an excessively high level of stress. Any one of these factors can put a child at risk for developing oppositional and defiant behaviors. However, as the risk factors in a child’s life increases, the likelihood of developing oppositional-defiant behaviors also increases. The…

items: G-06, G-07 Content area G: Identification of the Problem, includes task list items G-06: Provide behavior analytic services in collaboration with others who support and/or provide services to one’s clients and G-07: Practice within one’s limits of professional competence in applied behavior analysis, and obtain consultation, supervision, training, or make referrals as necessary (Behavior Analyst Certification Board, 2012). My submission for this content area is the Fine Tuning…

Plan for Certification In order to become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) one must meet the requirements as deemed necessary by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB). One of the main purposes of the BACB is to credential Behavior Analysts and provide standards for practice (Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc., 2016). In establishment of credentialing guidelines, the BACB has developed necessary steps which include meeting educational requirements, obtaining…

Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), a Masters degree is required along with 1,500…

Summary A child in school has several behavior issues. A new BCBA was called into access the child. She believes the child needs medication for behavioral control. The BCBA talk to the school principle to let her know a functional analysis and a medical work-up would be recommended. She believes the child needs medication. The principle says the child cannot be managed in the school setting. She wants the child out of the school and moved to a special program. If the BCBA tells the principle…

Token economies reinforce desired behavior through the delivery of tokens or chips that can be exchanged for back-up reinforcers in the way of desired objects or privileges. In a token economy, there are three major elements: There must be a specific list of clearly defined target behaviors; tokens or points must be identified; and there must be a list of backup reinforcers or items for which the saved tokens can be exchanged (Miltenberger, 2012). In preparing to implement the token economy,…

Punishment Punishment is a behavior modification procedure in which a response is followed by a consequence, which decreases the future frequency of the response and similar responses. There are two theories about punishment that shape how punishment is defined today. The first theory defines punishment as a procedure that elicits a response incompatible with the punished behavior (Holth, 2005). This theory was supported by Thorndike and Skinner who believed that punishment was not effective at…

evaluation was carried out, thereby illuminating effective and ineffective elements incorporated into the learning atmosphere. An analysis of classroom management techniques was the key focus of the evaluation. It is imperative teachers establish and maintain effective classroom management as it aids in on task behaviors, enhances student engagement, promotes positive social behaviors, and maximizes instructional time. Proficient use of personnel as well as student…

2. Behavior Analysis is fine for children with autism and people with developmental disabilities, but it does not work with “normal people.” I have been at fault for assuming that applied behavioral analysis (ABA) can only be explained as " therapy for individuals on the Autism spectrum." People only hear the term ABA on behalf of companies and organizations such as Autism Speaks. They never really understand what the term ABA means, and that is why it becomes categorized as a…

Cognitive-Behavioral child therapy is a combination of cognitive component and behavioral modification. CBTCT procedures include relaxation training, behavior modification and parent guidance, cognitive-behavioral therapists teach children and their parents how to reduce and eliminate problematic behavioral and emotional symptoms. Behavioral therapy techniques and modification of a child’s thoughts and feelings is the approach of Cognitive Behavioral therapy (Hart & Hart, 2010). According to…