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 style guidelines. 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.
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| Criteria | Ratings | Pts |
| Describe one of the provided evidence-based controversial procedures. |
30 to >25.5 pts DISTINGUISHED Fully describes one of the provided evidence-based controversial procedures using information from at least one reputable source. 25.5 to >21 pts PROFICIENT Describes one of the provided evidence-based controversial procedures. 21 to >0 pts BASIC Identifies one of the provided evidence-based controversial procedures, but provides little or no description. 0 pts NON_PERFORMANCE Does not identify one of the provided evidence-based controversial procedures. |
/ 30 pts |
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Discuss three pro statements and three con statements regarding the evidence-based controversial procedure. |
30 to >25.5 pts DISTINGUISHED Discusses three pro statements and three con statements regarding the evidence-based controversial treatment, provides significant context around these statements, and cites information from a reputable source. 25.5 to >21 pts PROFICIENT Discusses three pro statements and three con statements regarding the evidence-based controversial procedure. 21 to >0 pts BASIC Attempts to discuss three pro statements and three con statements regarding the evidence-based controversial procedure, but the statements are weak or incomplete. 0 pts NON_PERFORMANCE Does not discuss any pro or con statements regarding the evidence-based controversial procedure. |
/ 30 pts |
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Evaluate the evidence-based controversial procedure using at least four of the BACB ethics codes. |
60 to >51 pts DISTINGUISHED Evaluates the evidence-based controversial procedure using at least four of the BACB ethics codes, and justifies one’s own opinion on the topic. 51 to >42 pts PROFICIENT Evaluates the evidence-based controversial procedure using at least four of the BACB ethics codes. 42 to >0 pts BASIC Attempts to evaluate the evidence-based controversial procedure, but does not use at least four of the BACB ethics codes. 0 pts NON_PERFORMANCE Does not evaluate the evidence-based controversial procedure using the BACB ethics codes. |
/ 60 pts |
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Demonstrate an academic writing style through well-organized prose that follows assignment guidelines. |
15 to >12.75 pts DISTINGUISHED Demonstrates an academic writing style through well-organized prose that contains no significant grammatical or mechanical errors and follows assignment guidelines. 12.75 to >10.5 pts PROFICIENT Demonstrates an academic writing style through well-organized prose that follows assignment guidelines. 10.5 to >0 pts BASIC Demonstrates minimally acceptable writing style, but still has instances of disorganization, grammatical or mechanical errors, or does not follow all assignment guidelines. 0 pts NON_PERFORMANCE Does not demonstrate an academic writing style. |
/ 15 pts |
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Demonstrate compliance with current APA style, citation, and referencing guidelines. |
15 to >12.75 pts DISTINGUISHED Develops a paper that is fully compliant with current APA style, citation, and referencing guidelines. 12.75 to >10.5 pts PROFICIENT Demonstrates compliance with current APA style, citation, and referencing guidelines. 10.5 to >0 pts BASIC Demonstrates minimally acceptable compliance with current APA style, citation, and referencing guidelines. 0 pts NON_PERFORMANCE Does not demonstrate compliance with current APA style, citation, and referencing guidelines. |
/ 15 pts |
| Total Points: 0 | ||
