ACWS_PSYC150:Behaviour Analysis Techniques (Supreme)

About Course

This course is designed to introduce students to behavior analysis techniques including assessment/analysis/intervention. Students will learn to recognize at-risk behaviors in a range of populations including youth, women, and ethnic minorities.

Operationally define behavior and its functions.
Describe strategies for increasing and decreasing behavior.
Define, describe, and apply the basic principles of behavior analysis.
Describe the relationship between applied behavior analysis and evidence-based treatment.
Discuss the key concepts, vocabulary, techniques and outcomes of the use of the basic principles behaviour analysis with at risk populations.
Describe simple strategies for how behavior analysis can be implemented successfully in the treatment of addiction.

Course Content

Module 1

Topic 1: Introduction to Overt, Respondent, Operant, and Behavioural

07:32
LO1: Define and differentiate key terms in Behaviour Analysis

07:41
LO2: Identify and distinguish between the different types of Behaviour

10:02
LO3: Explain the basic principles of Respondent and Operant Conditioning

07:50
LO4: Apply the knowledge of Overt Behaviour and Conditioning to real-world examples

00:00
LO5: Knowledge Check
Case Study: Introduction to Overt, Respondent, Operant, and Behavioural
Topic 2: Behavioural Assessment

04:19
LO1: Identify and differentiate between various methods of Behavioural Assessment

11:57
LO2: Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of different Behavioural Assessment methods

15:32
LO3: Apply Behavioural Assessment methods to real-world scenarios

14:28
LO4: Interpret and communicate findings from Behavioural Assessments

07:39
LO5: Knowledge Check
Case Study: Behavioural Assessment
Topic 3: Interventions

03:32
LO1: Design and implement evidence-based Interventions based on the principles of Behaviour Analysis

10:19
LO2: Select appropriate reinforcers and punishers for targeted Behaviours

11:30
LO3: Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and make data-driven adjustments

10:09
LO4: Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure successful implementation of Behaviour Interventions

09:52
LO5: Knowledge Check
Case Study: Interventions
Topic 4: Behaviour Rate

04:06
LO1: Differentiate between various methods for measuring Behaviour Rate in Behaviour Analysis

15:52
LO2: Explain the factors influencing the selection of appropriate Behaviour Rate measurement techniques

13:11
LO3: Apply Behaviour Rate measurement techniques to collect reliable data

08:26
LO4: Analyze Behaviour Rate data to identify trends and patterns in Behaviour

10:03
LO5: Knowledge Check
Case Study: Behaviour Rate
Topic 5: Law of Effect

04:22
LO1: Explain the core principles of the Law of Effect in Behaviour Analysis

10:05
LO2: Differentiate between positive and negative reinforcement in the context of the Law of Effect

14:39
LO3: Apply the Law of Effect to predict and explain behavioural changes

09:02
LO4: Identify real-world examples that demonstrate the Law of Effect in action

13:00
LO5: Knowledge Check
Case Study: Law of Effect
Topic 6: Reinforcement

00:00
LO1: Define and differentiate between various types of Reinforcement in Behaviour Analysis

00:00
LO2: Differentiate between Positive Reinforcement and Negative Reinforcement, and their impact on Behaviour

00:00
LO3: Explain the effects of Reinforcement schedules on Behaviour acquisition and maintenance

00:00
LO4: Apply Reinforcement principles to design effective Behaviour intervention strategies

00:00
LO5: Knowledge Check
Case Study: Reinforcement
Topic 7: Behaviour Chain

00:00
LO1: Define a Behaviour Chain and identify its components

00:00
LO2: Describe and differentiate between Forward chaining, Backward chaining, and total task Chaining

00:00
LO3: Develop and implement a Behaviour chain for a specific task or Behaviour

00:00
LO4: Analyze the effectiveness of a Behaviour chain and make necessary adjustments for improvement

00:00
LO5: Knowledge Check
Case Study: Behaviour Chain
Topic 8: Extinction

00:00
LO1: Define Extinction and describe the process involved in Behaviour analysis

00:00
LO2: Apply Extinction techniques to decrease undesired Behaviours

00:00
LO3: Identify factors that contribute to resistance to Extinction and strategies to address them

00:00
LO4: Recognize and manage potential side effects of Extinction, such as Extinction bursts

00:00
LO5: Knowledge Check
Case Study: Extinction
Topic 9: Punishment

00:00
LO1: Differentiate between positive and negative Punishment and define each type

00:00
LO2: Implement Punishment techniques appropriately in Behaviour modification plans

00:00
LO3: Recognize and address the ethical considerations associated with the use of Punishment

00:00
LO4: Evaluate the effectiveness of Punishment and its impact on Behaviour change

00:00
LO5: Knowledge Check
Case Study: Punishment
Topic 10: Generalization

00:00
LO1: Define and explain the concept of Generalization in Behaviour Analysis

00:00
LO2: Differentiate between Generalization and discrimination in Behaviour Analysis

00:00
LO3: Identify factors that influence the Generalization of Behaviour change

00:00
LO4: Design and implement strategies to promote Generalization of learned Behaviours

00:00
LO5: Knowledge Check
Case Study: Generalization
Topic 11: Maintenance

00:00
LO1: Explain the concept of Behaviour Maintenance and its importance in Behaviour Analysis

00:00
LO2: Identify challenges that can hinder the Maintenance of Behaviour change

00:00
LO3: Develop strategies to promote long-term Maintenance of desired Behaviours

00:00
LO4: Evaluate the effectiveness of Maintenance plans and make adjustments as needed

00:00
LO5: Knowledge Check
Case Study: Maintenance
Topic 12: Conditioning Theories

00:00
LO1: Explain the principles and processes of Classical Conditioning

00:00
LO2: Describe the principles and processes of Operant Conditioning

00:00
LO3: Compare and contrast classical and operant Conditioning Theories

00:00
LO4: Apply Classical and Operant conditioning principles to real-world Behaviour modification scenarios

00:00
LO5: Knowledge Check
Case Study: Conditioning Theories
Topic 13: Ethics

05:22
LO1: Identify and explain core ethical principles relevant to the practice of Behaviour Analysis

17:35
LO2: Apply Ethical principles to analyze and evaluate the appropriateness of specific Behaviour interventions

00:00
LO3: Develop strategies to ensure informed consent, respect for autonomy, and client well-being in Behaviour Analysis interventions

00:00
LO4: Navigate ethical dilemmas that may arise during the implementation of Behaviour Analysis procedures

00:00
LO5: Knowledge Check
Case Study: Ethics
Module Base quiz

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What Will You Learn?

Course Content

Module 1

Topic 1: Introduction to Overt, Respondent, Operant, and Behavioural

LO1: Define and differentiate key terms in Behaviour Analysis

LO2: Identify and distinguish between the different types of Behaviour

LO3: Explain the basic principles of Respondent and Operant Conditioning

LO4: Apply the knowledge of Overt Behaviour and Conditioning to real-world examples

LO5: Knowledge Check

Case Study: Introduction to Overt, Respondent, Operant, and Behavioural

Topic 2: Behavioural Assessment

LO1: Identify and differentiate between various methods of Behavioural Assessment

LO2: Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of different Behavioural Assessment methods

LO3: Apply Behavioural Assessment methods to real-world scenarios

LO4: Interpret and communicate findings from Behavioural Assessments

LO5: Knowledge Check

Case Study: Behavioural Assessment

Topic 3: Interventions

LO1: Design and implement evidence-based Interventions based on the principles of Behaviour Analysis

LO2: Select appropriate reinforcers and punishers for targeted Behaviours

LO3: Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and make data-driven adjustments

LO4: Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure successful implementation of Behaviour Interventions

LO5: Knowledge Check

Case Study: Interventions

Topic 4: Behaviour Rate

LO1: Differentiate between various methods for measuring Behaviour Rate in Behaviour Analysis

LO2: Explain the factors influencing the selection of appropriate Behaviour Rate measurement techniques

LO3: Apply Behaviour Rate measurement techniques to collect reliable data

LO4: Analyze Behaviour Rate data to identify trends and patterns in Behaviour

LO5: Knowledge Check

Case Study: Behaviour Rate

Topic 5: Law of Effect

LO1: Explain the core principles of the Law of Effect in Behaviour Analysis

LO2: Differentiate between positive and negative reinforcement in the context of the Law of Effect

LO3: Apply the Law of Effect to predict and explain behavioural changes

LO4: Identify real-world examples that demonstrate the Law of Effect in action

LO5: Knowledge Check

Case Study: Law of Effect

Topic 6: Reinforcement

LO1: Define and differentiate between various types of Reinforcement in Behaviour Analysis

LO2: Differentiate between Positive Reinforcement and Negative Reinforcement, and their impact on Behaviour

LO3: Explain the effects of Reinforcement schedules on Behaviour acquisition and maintenance

LO4: Apply Reinforcement principles to design effective Behaviour intervention strategies

LO5: Knowledge Check

Case Study: Reinforcement

Topic 7: Behaviour Chain

LO1: Define a Behaviour Chain and identify its components

LO2: Describe and differentiate between Forward chaining, Backward chaining, and total task Chaining

LO3: Develop and implement a Behaviour chain for a specific task or Behaviour

LO4: Analyze the effectiveness of a Behaviour chain and make necessary adjustments for improvement

LO5: Knowledge Check

Case Study: Behaviour Chain

Topic 8: Extinction

LO1: Define Extinction and describe the process involved in Behaviour analysis

LO2: Apply Extinction techniques to decrease undesired Behaviours

LO3: Identify factors that contribute to resistance to Extinction and strategies to address them

LO4: Recognize and manage potential side effects of Extinction, such as Extinction bursts

LO5: Knowledge Check

Case Study: Extinction

Topic 9: Punishment

LO1: Differentiate between positive and negative Punishment and define each type

LO2: Implement Punishment techniques appropriately in Behaviour modification plans

LO3: Recognize and address the ethical considerations associated with the use of Punishment

LO4: Evaluate the effectiveness of Punishment and its impact on Behaviour change

LO5: Knowledge Check

Case Study: Punishment

Topic 10: Generalization

LO1: Define and explain the concept of Generalization in Behaviour Analysis

LO2: Differentiate between Generalization and discrimination in Behaviour Analysis

LO3: Identify factors that influence the Generalization of Behaviour change

LO4: Design and implement strategies to promote Generalization of learned Behaviours

LO5: Knowledge Check

Case Study: Generalization

Topic 11: Maintenance

LO1: Explain the concept of Behaviour Maintenance and its importance in Behaviour Analysis

LO2: Identify challenges that can hinder the Maintenance of Behaviour change

LO3: Develop strategies to promote long-term Maintenance of desired Behaviours

LO4: Evaluate the effectiveness of Maintenance plans and make adjustments as needed

LO5: Knowledge Check