Controversial treatments can also be evidence based. There is debate in the field of ABA surrounding treatments involving guided compliance and extinction, particularly attention extinction and escape extinction. Some behavior analysts are quick to jump to these interventions, not fully considering how the side effects will impact the client. While these interventions can be aversive and arguably considered punishment, the focus should be on their aversive nature rather than strictly categorizing them as punishment.
The debate in ABA highlights the complexity of these types of interventions. It’s essential to consider the potential side effects on clients and approach these interventions with a thorough understanding of their impacts.
For this assignment, you will be given specific information on the controversial behavior analytic procedure you will be discussing. The procedure you will discuss is posted in the announcements section. You cannot choose your own procedure.
Use the Controversial Behavior Analytic Procedures Template [DOCX] to complete the following:
Conduct a search for information on the aversive procedure posted in the announcements. Cite at least 1 research article from a peer reviewed journal and describe the aversive treatment.
Consider the procedure in isolation: Aversive procedures are sometimes paired with reinforcement-based procedures (e.g., differential reinforcement). However, they can be problematic when used alone.
Discuss 3–4 pro statements that might be given to support the use of the treatment. Also, discuss 3–4 con statements that might be given to oppose the treatment. Back up these statements with more than one reference.
Evaluate your findings by discussing how the treatment violates a minimum of four relevant BACB ethics codesLinks to an external site., providing specific examples of how the treatment conflicts with each code in practice.
Assignment Requirements
Your assignment should meet the following requirements:
Written communication: Should be free of errors that detract from the overall message.
APA formatting: References and citations are formatted according to current APA style guidelines. Review the Academic WriterLinks to an external site. section of the Writing Center for more information on how to cite your sources.
Resources: 2–4 scholarly or professional resources published within the last 10 years.
At least one of these MUST be a research article from a peer-reviewed journal.
A scholarly resource is a credible, evidence-based publication authored by experts and often peer-reviewed, such as journal articles, academic books, professional podcasts, or dissertations. Anything outside of this must be approved by your instructor.
Some recommended articles will be posted in the announcements.
Length: 3–4 double-spaced pages, in addition to a title page and a references page.
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 Controversial Behavior Analytic Procedures 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 rubric criteria:
Competency 3: Evaluate assessment and intervention methods using the BACB ethical code.
Describe one of the provided evidence-based controversial procedures.
Discuss three pro statements and three con statements regarding the evidence-based controversial procedure.
Evaluate the evidence-based controversial procedure using at least four of the BACB ethics codes.
Competency 5: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly and consistent with expectations for professionals in the field of psychology.
Demonstrate an academic writing style through well-organized prose that follows assignment guidelines.
Demonstrate compliance with current APA style, citation, and referencing guideline
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