EDF 6557 COMPREHENSIVE ANSWERS AND
QUESTIONS SET A+
✔✔Amount of information available- - ✔✔Generally speaking, the more relevant
information available, the greater the likelihood an optimal decision is made-The amount
of information also supports ethical decision-making
✔✔Expertise and background - ✔✔Generally speaking, increased expertise and
background (experience) increases the probability of optimal decisions-Increased
expertise and background also apply to ethical decision-making
✔✔Availability of resources- - ✔✔Increased resources, and ease of access to
resources, increase the probability of an optimal decision-Resource types•Treatment
(e.g., picture cards)•Continuing education (e.g., CEU events, peer-review publications)
✔✔System - ✔✔An organized, integrated, unified set of components, accomplishing a
particular set of ultimate goals or objectives. Systems are purposeful and include
processes that describe observable behavior
✔✔behaviroal system - ✔✔A system that involves human behavior
✔✔Ethical behaviroal system - ✔✔One or more individuals work to accomplish goals
related to ethical behavior•When collaborating with teachers in a public-school setting,
the behavior analyst will respect the values and opinions of interdisciplinary
professionals
✔✔Behavioral systems analysis - ✔✔The "design, evaluation, and modification of
systems to help [organizations] accomplish their objectives"
✔✔Steps of Behavioral Systems Analysis: Analyze - ✔✔Evaluation of natural
contingencies-Identify variables that hinder desired performance / maintain undesired
performance
, ✔✔Steps of Behavioral Systems Analysis: Specify - ✔✔Describe the desired
performance objectives and goals-Descriptions should be observable and measurable,
and should be accomplishments
✔✔Steps of Behavioral Systems Analysis: Design - ✔✔This is the phase where the
BCBA describes the intervention procedures that will bring about behavior change-The
intervention should be based upon the analysis and linked to the desired performance-
The intervention should be sufficiently described so that others can implement it
✔✔Steps of Behavioral Systems Analysis: implementation - ✔✔The intervention is put
into place-When implementing with others, consideration for training practices should be
given
✔✔Steps of Behavioral Systems Analysis: Evaluate - ✔✔Measuring the impact of the
intervention-Outcomes of the intervention should influence future parameters of the
intervention to ensure optimal outcomes
✔✔Steps of Behavioral Systems Analysis: Recycle - ✔✔indicates the process of
analyze, specify, design, implement, and evaluate should be repeated to reach optimal
performance-The six steps do not need to be followed in a linear process once an
intervention has been implemented. For example, a change to performance standards
(i.e., step 2) may not be necessary in order to change the design and implementation
✔✔Three questions to analyze personal scope of competence. A discussion with a
trusted colleague regarding these questions can also be useful. 1st question - ✔✔what
populations, specific behavioral topographies, and assessment / intervention
procedures were covered in depth in my graduate coursework?•There is a difference
between one unit of content within a course (e.g., two or three weeks of assessment
within an introductory class) and entire course covering the same content (e.g.,
Behavioral Assessment and Treatment)
✔✔Many experiences are involved in the process of establishing one's scope of
competence. Three relevant areas are: - ✔✔Coursework, setting, and supervision
✔✔Three questions to analyze personal scope of competence. A discussion with a
trusted colleague regarding these questions can also be useful. 2nd question - ✔✔-
What populations, specific behavioral topographies have I successfully and
independently implemented assessment / intervention procedures with in a clinical
setting?•This question emphasizes an ability to practice independently, achieve
desirable outcomes, and minimize risk for the individual
✔✔How to Broaden Your Scope of Competence• - ✔✔Recognize that you need to
broaden your competence•Find a qualified supervisor with extensive experience within
the particular content area•Outline the skills and timeline for completion•Sign a contract
with the supervisor
QUESTIONS SET A+
✔✔Amount of information available- - ✔✔Generally speaking, the more relevant
information available, the greater the likelihood an optimal decision is made-The amount
of information also supports ethical decision-making
✔✔Expertise and background - ✔✔Generally speaking, increased expertise and
background (experience) increases the probability of optimal decisions-Increased
expertise and background also apply to ethical decision-making
✔✔Availability of resources- - ✔✔Increased resources, and ease of access to
resources, increase the probability of an optimal decision-Resource types•Treatment
(e.g., picture cards)•Continuing education (e.g., CEU events, peer-review publications)
✔✔System - ✔✔An organized, integrated, unified set of components, accomplishing a
particular set of ultimate goals or objectives. Systems are purposeful and include
processes that describe observable behavior
✔✔behaviroal system - ✔✔A system that involves human behavior
✔✔Ethical behaviroal system - ✔✔One or more individuals work to accomplish goals
related to ethical behavior•When collaborating with teachers in a public-school setting,
the behavior analyst will respect the values and opinions of interdisciplinary
professionals
✔✔Behavioral systems analysis - ✔✔The "design, evaluation, and modification of
systems to help [organizations] accomplish their objectives"
✔✔Steps of Behavioral Systems Analysis: Analyze - ✔✔Evaluation of natural
contingencies-Identify variables that hinder desired performance / maintain undesired
performance
, ✔✔Steps of Behavioral Systems Analysis: Specify - ✔✔Describe the desired
performance objectives and goals-Descriptions should be observable and measurable,
and should be accomplishments
✔✔Steps of Behavioral Systems Analysis: Design - ✔✔This is the phase where the
BCBA describes the intervention procedures that will bring about behavior change-The
intervention should be based upon the analysis and linked to the desired performance-
The intervention should be sufficiently described so that others can implement it
✔✔Steps of Behavioral Systems Analysis: implementation - ✔✔The intervention is put
into place-When implementing with others, consideration for training practices should be
given
✔✔Steps of Behavioral Systems Analysis: Evaluate - ✔✔Measuring the impact of the
intervention-Outcomes of the intervention should influence future parameters of the
intervention to ensure optimal outcomes
✔✔Steps of Behavioral Systems Analysis: Recycle - ✔✔indicates the process of
analyze, specify, design, implement, and evaluate should be repeated to reach optimal
performance-The six steps do not need to be followed in a linear process once an
intervention has been implemented. For example, a change to performance standards
(i.e., step 2) may not be necessary in order to change the design and implementation
✔✔Three questions to analyze personal scope of competence. A discussion with a
trusted colleague regarding these questions can also be useful. 1st question - ✔✔what
populations, specific behavioral topographies, and assessment / intervention
procedures were covered in depth in my graduate coursework?•There is a difference
between one unit of content within a course (e.g., two or three weeks of assessment
within an introductory class) and entire course covering the same content (e.g.,
Behavioral Assessment and Treatment)
✔✔Many experiences are involved in the process of establishing one's scope of
competence. Three relevant areas are: - ✔✔Coursework, setting, and supervision
✔✔Three questions to analyze personal scope of competence. A discussion with a
trusted colleague regarding these questions can also be useful. 2nd question - ✔✔-
What populations, specific behavioral topographies have I successfully and
independently implemented assessment / intervention procedures with in a clinical
setting?•This question emphasizes an ability to practice independently, achieve
desirable outcomes, and minimize risk for the individual
✔✔How to Broaden Your Scope of Competence• - ✔✔Recognize that you need to
broaden your competence•Find a qualified supervisor with extensive experience within
the particular content area•Outline the skills and timeline for completion•Sign a contract
with the supervisor
