Overview

For this assignment, you will demonstrate the skills needed for conducting an indirect assessment which is how practitioners generally begin the FBA. Although the indirect assessment does not require you to observe the target behaviors, it is a critical component of the FBA because it allows you to build rapport with the stakeholders. Be sure to incorporate values of compassion and cultural humility when conducting the indirect assessment.

Instructions

Use the template provided by your instructor to complete the following. Be sure to complete the self-assessment grading rubric included in the template.

Part 1: Conducting the IISCA Open-Ended Interview
You will be simulating the IISCA Open-Ended Interview (IISCA OEI) using the case study provided to you. Fill out this interview. including the qualitative information provided in the case. Document the advantages and limitations of the IISCA OEI. Provide a rationale for why one might select this interview tool for the indirect assessment. Consider how you might conduct your interview taking into account cultural variables and the Capella Compassion Code [DOCX] Download Capella Compassion Code [DOCX].

Part 2: Summarize the Information Gathered
Summarize the following information:

Data gathered from the interview.
Most dangerous and less severe concerning behaviors.
Synthesized establishing operations influencing problem behaviors.
Synthesized reinforcers for the client.
Part 3: Summarize the Interpersonal Skills Needed
Additionally, summarize the interpersonal skills needed to gather information for an FBA from an interview. Provide examples of approaches you would take from the Capella Compassion Code [DOCX] to engage in compassionate assessment methods when interviewing others.

Additional Requirements
Your assignment should meet the following requirements:

Written communication: Should be free of errors that detract from the overall message.
APA formatting: Paper, references, and citations are formatted according to current APA style guidelines. Use Academic WriterLinks to an external site. for guidance in citing sources and formatting your paper in proper APA style. See the Writing CenterLinks to an external site. for more APA resources specific to your degree level.
Resources: At least three scholarly or professional resources. Resources should include the course texts, and a combination of seminal works.
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 Indirect Assessment 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 scoring guide criteria:

Competency 1: Assess the environmental variables and functions of behavior.
Accurately describe the interview tool selected for the indirect assessment.
Accurately describe the advantages and limitations of the interview tool selected.
Explain why this interview tool is appropriate to the situation.
Provide the completed interview.
Summarize the information gathered from the indirect assessment, missing only minor information.

Competency 4: Apply compassionate approaches to assessment procedures.
Describe the interpersonal skills required to conduct an indirect assessment.
Competency 5: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly and consistent with expectations for professionals in the field of psychology.
Include grading rubric and a mostly accurate self-assessment, with a few errors.
Demonstrate an academic writing style through well-organized prose that follows assignment guidelines.
Demonstrate compliance with APA style, citation, and referencing guidelines.

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