ASSIGNMENT :Controversial Behavior Analytic Procedures
Controversial treatments can also be evidence based. There is debate in the field of ABA surrounding treatments involving guided compliance and extinction, particularly attention extinction and escape extinction. Some behavior analysts are quick to jump to these interventions, not fully considering how the side effects will impact the client. These interventions can be aversive and arguably considered punishment.
Use the Controversial Behavior Analytic Procedures Template [DOCX] to complete the following:
- Conduct a search for information on one of the following aversive procedures: guided (forced) compliance, attention extinction, and escape extinction. Cite the source and describe the treatment.
- Discuss 3–4 pro statements that might be given to support the use of the treatment. Also, discuss 3–4 con statements that might be given to oppose the treatment.
- Evaluate your findings. Discuss at least four relevant ethics codes that you have learned in this course thus far.
Assignment Requirements
Your assignment should meet the following 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 styleguidelines. Review the Evidence and APALinks to an external site. section of the Writing Center for more information on how to cite your sources.
- Resources: 2–4 recent scholarly or professional resources.
- Length: 3–4 double-spaced pages, in addition to a title page and a references page.
- Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
Refer to the MS in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Research GuideLinks to an external site. for help finding resources.
Refer to the Controversial Behavior Analytic Procedures rubric to ensure you understand the grading criteria for this assignment.
Competencies Measured
By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and rubric criteria:
- Competency 3: Evaluate assessment and intervention methods using the BACB ethical code.
- Describe one of the provided evidence-based controversial procedures.
- Discuss three pro statements and three con statements regarding the evidence-based controversial procedure.
- Evaluate the evidence-based controversial procedure using at least four of the BACB ethics codes.
- 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 current APA style, citation, and referencing guidelines.
