BEHV 3660SURVEY OF APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS LITERATURE

Spring 2012Instructor Shahla Ala’i Rosales, Ph.D., BCBA-D

Office Hours: T & R 1:00- 1:50

Room 361D Chilton HallSrosales@unt.edu

Course Meeting InformationTuesday & Thursday 2:00-3:20Whooten 314

Course Tutoring: 361E ChiltonMonday, Tuesday and Thursday 2-6pm

ADA StatementThe Department of Behavior Analysis, in cooperation with The Office of Disability Accommodation, complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please present your written request to me before the 3rd class meeting.

Course ObjectivesThe purpose of this class is to introduce the student to the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), the wide range of application areas within the field, and its usefulness in addressing the problems of modern day society. The course is also designed to teach the student skills to thoughtfully analyze applied research and develop a meaningful understanding of how ABA benefits individuals and society. Specific course objectives include:1. Describe and discuss dimensions of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)2. Describe domains of research in ABA (populations, importance, & issues) 3. Describe essential elements of an experiment in ABA (informative

introduction, technically sound descriptions of procedures, useful and ethical experimental design, meaningful dependent variables, reasonable and conceptually systematic interpretations)

4. Develop critical and constructive evaluations of research in ABA (contributions, limitations, and directions)

5. Summarize and present one experiment from the ABA research literature6. Design a plausible experiment in one domain of ABA 7. Utilize library, internet, and other resources to access relevant studies in

the behavior analytic research literature8. Enhance skills related to effective professional conduct (self-directed

learning, civil and considerate behavior, thoughtful discussion, cooperative project work, polished work products)

Required Materials Paper pocket folder http://www.episupplies.com/paperfolders_pocketsbrads.html Response Forms (attached to the syllabus) Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis http://seab.envmed.rochester.edu/jaba/ Science and Human Behavior http://www.bfskinner.org/BFSkinner/Home.html Students will also be required to conduct independent literature searches

through pschinfo, medline and other search engines.

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Student Activities, Requirements, and Point Allocations

Activity Requirements Points

Syllabus quiz

Answer all questions correctly 1

Biography Students are to select a clear picture of them self, paste it into a word file, write full name and a short bio (only public information). An example is included at the end of the syllabus and on the course blackboard.

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Student Folder

Students are to purchase a folder with brads to organize all class materials. The first page should be a grading summary sheet that will also serve as the table of contents. Subsequent sheets will include reading response forms BADI article summaries, self evaluations, study proposal, and the extra credit project (if completed). All forms must be placed in the brads – nothing in pockets can be accepted. Folders will be collected for grading on a random schedule. BRING THEM EVERY CLASS PERIOD. No folder, no points for the collection period.

Folder = points No folder = no points

Professional Conduct Self Evaluation

Students will complete a self-evaluation form four times during the semester. The instructor will provide feedback as to agreement and suggestions regarding professional class conduct. Points are earned for meeting criteria, accuracy of self-evaluations, and improvements over the course of the semester. Forms are in this syllabus.

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Reading Responses

DA Discussion Articles: Students will read assigned discussion articles and then outline the main points and briefly comment on the topic. EX Experiments: Students will read assigned experimental articles and analyze as instructed in class. The instructor assigns some articles and the student will find others on their own (see “Schedule” on page 3). The reading response forms (DA or Ex) are included at the end of the syllabus and on the course blackboard. Feedback will be given to help the student better understand the material. Points are given for completion of the assignment.

642 points

per reading

Study Proposal

Students will propose the design of a plausible experiment in ABA (describing a problem of social importance, dependent and independent variables and an experimental design)

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BADI Presentations

Students are to summarize and present one experimental article. Sample articles and commentary will be reviewed in class. Each student will give the class a 5 minute presentation that includes a discussion of the graphs. To receive credit, the BADI summary and article graph must be mailed to the instructor before the class presentation date.

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Short answer Exam

Students will take a 20 question (short answer, multiple choice) final exam that covers all readings, course lectures and requires analysis of one experimental article.

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TOTAL 100

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POINTS

Extra credit – Research assistance 10 hours = 5 additional points

***must use verification form and complete all ten hours in a responsible and professional

manner***

Grading Scale: A= 100-90, B=89-80, C=79-70, D=69-60, F= 59 or below

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Schedule of Activities

Date Topics AssignmentJanuary 17 Course Overview Take home Syllabus quizJanuary 19 Introduction Syllabus quiz due

Bio sheet (see sample) dueDA Reading 1: Skinner (2005) SHB, Section I

January 24 Applied Behavior Analysis

DA Reading 2: Baer, Wolf, & Risley (1968) JABA

January 26 Understanding Research: Methods

DA Reading 3: Horner (2005) Exceptional Child

January 31 Understanding Research: Scope

DA Reading 4: Wolf, M.M. (1978). JABADA Reading 5: Fawcett, S. (1990

February 2 BADI EXAMPLES BRING POSSIBLE ARTICLE CHOICES FOR BADIReview BADI Instructions and Examples Review Study Proposal InstructionsPartner Assignments

February 7 Protected Populations

DA Reading 6: Bannerman (1990) JABA

February 9 Protected Populations

Ex Reading 7: Carr & Durand (1985) JABAEx Reading 8: McClanahan (1975) JABA

February 14 Disabilities DA Reading 9: Risley (1999) PBSSELF-EVALUATION 1 DUEBADI & proposal example

February 16

NO CLASS BADI preparation (work with partners)

February 21

NO CLASS Study proposal preparation

February 23

NO CLASS (tutor sign up sheet will be available in class –

February 28

NO CLASS please see tutor at least once during this period)

March 1 Disabilities Ex Reading 10: Ellis, et al (2009) RIDDEx Reading 11: Student choice

March 6 Gerontology DA Reading 12: Burgio & Burgio (1986)BADI 1, 2, 3

March 8 Gerontology Ex Reading 13: Pinkston (1986) JABAEx Reading 14: Student choice

March 13 Education DA Reading 15: Sulzar & Gillat (1990) JABASELF-EVALUATION 2 DUEBADI 3, 4, 5

March 15 Education Ex Reading 16: Hall (1968) JABAEx Reading 17: Student choice

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March 20 NO CLASS HAPPY SPRING BREAKMarch 22 NO CLASS HAPPY SPRING BREAKDate Topics AssignmentMarch 27 Non-human

WelfareDA Reading 18: Edwards and Poling (2011) JABABADI 6,7,8

March 29 Non-human Welfare

Ex Reading 19: Dorey et al (2009) JABAEx Reading 20: Student choice

April 3 Healthcare DA Reading 21: Lichtenstein (1997) Preventative MedicineBADI 9,10,11

April 5 Healthcare Ex Reading 22: Elder (1987) Community HealthEx Reading 23: Student choice

April 10 Addictions DA Reading 24: Silverman, Roll & Higgens (2008)SELF-EVALUATION 3 DUEBADI 12, 13, 14

April 12 Addictions Ex Reading 25: Brigham, Meir & Goodner (1995)Ex Reading 26: Student choice

April 17 Relationships DA Reading 27: Sanders (2008)BADI 15, 16, 17

April 19 Relationships DA Reading 28: Lieberman (1970)Ex Reading 29: Student choice

April 24 Sustainability DA Reading 30: Lehman and Geller (2004) BSIBADI 18, 19, 20

April 26 Sustainability Ex Reading 31: Bekker et al (2010) JABAEx Reading 32: Student choice

May 1 Pre-finals Review Sample questions & contentMay 3 NO CLASS Study PROPOSALS DUE

Thursday May 101:30-2:30

Final Exam

20 Questions over novel experimental article and class readings

HAND IN COMPLETED FOLDERS

SELF-EVALUATION 4 DUE

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Progress Tracking and Grading Form BEHV 3660

Student : Spring 2012BEHV 3360 Assignments Possible Points Earned Points

Syllabus and Day One Discussion Quiz 1Bio sheet (see sample) 1DA Reading 1: Skinner (2005) SHB, Section I 2DA Reading 2: Baer, Wolf, & Risley (1968) JABA 2DA Reading 3: Horner (2005) Exceptional Child 2

DA Reading 4: Wolf, M.M. (1978). JABA 2

DA Reading 5: Fawcett, S. (1990 2

DA Reading 6: Bannerman (1990) JABA 2Ex Reading 7: Carr & Durand (1985) JABA 2Ex Reading 8: McClanahan (1975) JABA 2DA Reading 9: Risley (1999) PBS 2SELF-EVALUATION 1 1Ex Reading 10: Ellis, et al (2009) RIDD 2Ex Reading 11: Student choice 2DA Reading 12: Burgio & Burgio (1986) 2Ex Reading 13: Pinkston (1986) JABA 2Ex Reading 14: Student choice 2DA Reading 15: Sulzar & Gillat (1990) JABA 2SELF-EVALUATION 2 1Ex Reading 16: Hall (1968) JABA 2Ex Reading 17: Student choice 2DA Reading 18: Edwards and Poling (2011) JABA 2Ex Reading 19: Dorey et al (2009) JABA 2Ex Reading 20: Student choice 2DA Reading 21: Lichtenstein (1997) Medicine 2Ex Reading 22: Elder (1987) Community Health 2Ex Reading 23: Student choice 2DA Reading 24: Silverman, Roll & Higgens (2008) 2SELF-EVALUATION 3 1Ex Reading 25: Brigham, Meir & Goodner (1995) 2Ex Reading 26: Student choice 2DA Reading 27: Sanders (2008) 2DA Reading 28: Lieberman (1970) 2Ex Reading 29: Student choice 2DA Reading 30: Lehman and Geller (2004) BSI 2Ex Reading 31: Bekker et al (2010) JABA 2Ex Reading 32: Student choice 2BADI 8Proposal 8Final Exam 10

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SELF-EVALUATION 4 5Total points 100

BEHV 3660DA

Reading Response Form: Discussion Articles

Student _____________________________________ Reading Number _________Author (s)_____________________________________________________________Year ____________ Journal ______________________________________________Title ___________________________________________________________________

Instructions: 1) summarize the main points of the article and 2) provide a reaction to the content and meaning of the article:

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BEHV 3660EX

Reading Response Form: Experimental Articles

Student _____________________________________ Reading Number _________Author (s)_____________________________________________________________Year ____________ Journal ______________________________________________Title ___________________________________________________________________Instructions: For each section of the experiment, answer the questions:

I. Introduction Why is this an important area of research? What problem does it address?What is the purpose of this experiment (the experimental question)?II. MethodWho were the participants?What was the setting?What dependent variables were measured and how were they measured?What were the procedures during baseline conditions?What were the procedures during experimental conditions (the independent variable, with various labels, such as “intervention”, “training”, “phases”, or “conditions”)?What was the experimental design?III. ResultsHow was the data analyzed and displayed?What were the results?IV. DiscussionHow does this study contribute to solving the problems described in the introduction?What are the limitations of the study?What would be helpful to study next?V. How does this study relate to your life?

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Effective Professional Conduct Self Evaluation Form

Name _____________________________ SE (circle) 1 2 3 Final points earned ______Points received for genuine reflection and correspondence between teacher observations and self-evaluation. Final points awarded for overall performance and improvement. Circle your ratings and provide comments for both sections.

Classroom Civility and EngagementVery civil Uncivil and engaged and unmotivated

5 4 3 2 1Behaviors include, but are not limited to: arrives on time; positive and motivated attitude toward being in the class; considerate and attentive (listening, not texting, not facebooking, etc.); thoughtful comments that contribute and expand individual and collective understanding; listens and respects peer’ participation; cooperative project work with peers; discusses concerns or grievances in a mature and constructive mannerComments

Independent LearningVery independent

Dependent5 4 3 2 1

Behaviors include, but are not limited to: Self reliant (not over reliant on teacher); seeks and open to constructive feedback; connects classroom learning with real world events; takes responsibility for own learning and work products (peers, teacher not responsible); understands and works within limitations; work products completed with attention to detail and with care; plans learning, sets goals (not reactive or procrastinating); reflects on learning processComments

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Biography Example

Shahla Alai-Rosales, Ph.D., BCBA-D

I am married and have two children, Nadia, 16, and Emiliano, 9.

I am 51 years old and live in Denton, Texas. I grew up mostly in the Midwest and went to school at Southern Illinois University and the University of Kansas.

I teach in the Department of Behavior Analysis at UNT. I have been with UNT for almost 15 years. I teach classes in autism, applied behavior analysis, and ethics. I also collaborate with Easter Seals North Texas

Autism Treatment Program, the University of Athens in Greece, and the University of Stockholm in Sweden.

I most enjoy being with my family, reading, and traveling. I am a member of the Baha’i Faith and hope that my professional work and service activities help make the world a better place.

I look forward to teaching you this semester and hope that you enjoy the class

Syllabus Quiz

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BEHV 3660

Name ______________________________________ Due date: JANUARY 19, 2012

1. Why are you taking this class?

2. What is the overall purpose of this class?

3. What is the purpose of the self-evaluation form and why is it important?

For each of the class activities listed below, please list the number of points, the requirements and when the assignments are due:

4. Biography

5. Student Folders

6. Professional Conduct Self Evaluations

7. DA Reading responses

8. EX Reading responses

9. Study Proposal

10. BADI presentations

11. When is the final exam? What is the format? How can you prepare?

Questions? Comments?

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