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This document is a research paper titled "Managing acute Psoriasis with Evaluative Cognitive Restructuring Appraisal" which argues that Evaluative Cognitive Response Appraisal (ECRA) is the most effective psychological approach for managing stress-induced flare-ups of Psoriasis. Key Content Areas: Psoriasis Background: Psoriasis is an autoimmune disorder affecting over 1.6 million people in Australia. While not caused by stress, acute stress can cause a flare-up of symptoms. Typical...

Experimental Design and Validity Overview This document is an academic paper that analyzes four different types of single-subject experimental designs used in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). For each design, the paper provides a relevant APA citation, details its strengths and limitations, and discusses its potential for Internal Validity, External Validity, and Social Validity. 1. Reversal Design (ABAB) Strength: Allows for rapid comparison and provides strong evidence of the correlati...

Taming Obesity in Australia: Proposed Tax on Sugar-Sweetened Beverages This document is an academic paper discussing the proposal to introduce a 20% tax on Sugar-Sweetened Beverages (SSBs) in Australia as an obesity-related price policy aimed at reducing the high rates of overweight and obesity in the country. Key Content Areas: Problem and Context: Australia has high rates of obesity and overweight, ranking among the top ten countries globally. In 2022, 66% (two in three) Australian adu...

IISCA Graph Description This document contains a visual display, or graph, of hypothetical data collected during an Interview-Informed Synthesized Contingency Analysis (IISCA) for a client named Lee (implied from previously analyzed documents, though the name is blanked out on the graph itself ). The graph is a time-series plot (likely a line graph or a duration plot) spanning approximately 60 minutes, separated into three main segments. The vertical axis shows different conditions or state...

This document is a research paper for a Behavior Analytic Assessments course (PSY7712) focused on conducting a Functional Behavior Analysis (FBA) using the Interview-Informed Synthesized Contingency Analysis (IISCA) method. The paper selects a target behavior, justifies the method, outlines its benefits and limitations, details the experimental conditions, and presents hypothetical data and conclusions for a client named Lee who exhibits Self-Injurious Behavior (SIB). Key Content Areas:1. Ration...

This document is an Assessment Reflection Paper where the author discusses and evaluates several psychological and behavioral assessment tools. The author reflects on the purpose, structure, strengths, and weaknesses of each tool, and how they would integrate them into their preliminary or primary assessment practice. Key Assessment Tools Discussed: Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-II): Used for assessing depression severity. It is a 21-item self-reported questionnaire where clients score it...

This document is a research paper or scholarly review focused on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and the need to address knowledge gaps among parents and families, particularly concerning the potential integration of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) interventions. Key Content Areas: Introduction and Motivation: The author expresses a passion for becoming an authoritative Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), driven by witnessing the struggles of parents with autistic children. Historicall...

This document is a Final Assessment containing multiple-choice questions for an academic course, likely in Education, Counseling, or Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), focusing on the principles and practice of assessment and decision-making for students, particularly those with special needs. The file provides six multiple-choice questions requiring a written rationale for each answer. The questions focus on core competencies related to educational and clinical assessment. Core Assessment T...

This document is a collection of final essay questions for an Anthropology course (ANTH0114/ANTH0107), accompanied by a brief introduction discussing the anthropological concept of human adaptation to climate. The introduction discusses the established anthropological concept that the human face and physique have evolved over history to adapt to climatic changes. It specifically references Bergmann's Rule, which posits a correlation between body shape and temperature: individuals in colder r...

This document is an academic analysis of a specific health behavior—smoking cessation—through the lens of the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB). The paper examines why individuals, despite being fully aware of the detrimental health consequences of smoking, continue to engage in the behavior. It utilizes the Theory of Planned Behavior to explain the psychological and social factors that predict an individual's intention to quit and, consequently, their actual quit behavior. The Theory ...