Tiffany Yori
Article Review 2
Baer, D. M., Wolf, M. M., & Risley, T. R. (1968). Some current dimensions of applied behavior analysis. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1(1), 91-97.
Behavior is something that many researchers have aimed to study over the life course, and this can be examined in many ways. By examining behavior in different settings researchers get results and make statements about the different types of behavior individuals have that can be generalized. “An applied behavioral analysis will make obvious the importance of the behavior changed, its quantitative characteristics, the experimental manipulations which analyze with clarity what was responsible for the change, the technologically exact description of all the procedures contributing to that change, the effectiveness of those
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When we apply behavioral applications and produce results we can generalize this back to society, which in turn can lead to acceptance of these results by society and adaptive behavior. Analytical behavior application is an in depth way of studying behavior that is looking for improvement of a certain behavior, while noting whether or not there are any changes in behavior. An applied behavior analysis is going to be different than if you are in an actual lab setting, in a lab setting you can control your environment. When doing an applied behavior analysis the study must be applied, behavioral, analytic, technological, systematic, effective, and the researcher should be able to generalize it as well. “In behavioral application, the behavior, stimuli, and/or organism under study are chosen because of their importance to man and society, rather than their importance to theory” (Baer et al., 1968, p.92). In applied research you are trying to see how a stimuli or behavior impacts your participant, for example how fast or slow something needs to happen to change behavior. Behaviorism studies actions you can create rather than what is said. To study behavior
The applied dimension of applied behavior analysis is determined by how much society is interested in the problem being studied. Which means that if it is not important to man and/or society it is not a behavior society is interested in. There is typically a close relationship between the behavior and stimuli under study and the subject in whom they are studied. For example, eating as it relates to metabolism versus eating as it relates to children/ adults eating too little or too much.
I am drawn to the field of applied behavior analysis as it is a way of understanding that allows me to address the needs of my clients and determine how to help them beyond just the label of a diagnosis. Through using applied behavior analysis effectively the origin and meaning of a behavior can be highlighted. When a behavior occurs a detailed report is created to describe the situation prior, what the behavior was and the consequences of that behavior. Furthermore behaviors within some cases can be used as a form of communication when words are not available. For this reason the study of behavior allows me to help my clients and those around me in a way that is more definite and lasting.
The best way to describe Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is to understand human behavior, what causes the behavior and how to use evidence-based techniques to shape the individual’s behavior. I also view ABA as therapy for individuals who struggle with behavioral issues, finding ways to replace problem behaviors and reinforcing the participant’s appropriate behaviors in specific settings.
Many theories and perspectives exist concerning human behavior. One of these theories is the Psychodynamic Approach which deals with our internal state of mind in terms of human behavior development. One of the perspectives is The Social Behavioral Perspective which speaks of the environmental influence on human behavior development. Some of these theories and perspectives affect the underlying belief of the previous theory or shape the foundation of the next theory. While both have their positive aspects and can be useful when assisting clients, they have some flaws that cannot be overlooked.
The notion that behavior is a form of communication engage the educator to rethink the motive behind children’s behavior, and help the educator to see the whole children instead of just their behavior label (Cologon, 2016). Behaviour is a form of communication, children use behavior to deliver their message, and therefore, child’s behaviour does not label the whole child (Cologon, 2016). There are many different reasons and factors contributes to child’s behaviour. Educator have the responsibility to support child’s behaviour development by understanding the reason and purpose when child displaying their behavior.
Behavior modification refers to the techniques used to try and decrease or increase a particular type of behavior or reaction. Define and contrast the three types of behavioral learning theories (contiguity, classical conditioning, and operant conditioning), There are five categories of activities that can be addressed with behavior modification techniques: Develop a new behavior, Strengthen a behavior, Maintain an established behavior, Stop inappropriate behavior, Modify emotional behavior.
There are so many questions that parents have when it comes to their child. How old are they supposed to be walking at? How do I know if my child is eating right? Lets add to the mix something a little more complicated than that, a child with a diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Which behavior modification techniques are best for use with a child with moderate ADHD? Many parents struggle with school systems and home life just to keep their child on track to success. Behavior modification techniques help the child to focus better, create more self-discipline, and sometimes, even help to establish organization and routine.
Behavior Psychology Psychology is defined as a science that focuses on the study of and to explain the way human’s think, behave, and feel. The behaviourist school of psychology is concerned with the explanation of behaviour. through observable outcomes without making reference to mental events. Behaviourism is very narrow and can be strongly objected to. approach to psychology as it does not consider the mental thought.
The Exploratory Behavior is the tendency to explore or investigate a novel environment. It is considered a motivation not clearly distinguishable from curiosity. The habituation process of exploratory activity causes a gradual decrease in the intensity of locomotor activity, which reflects the stage of the central nervous system. The observed changes in exploratory behaviour are strongly connected with alterations in particular brain areas. There are many other responses that show habituation over time.
I’ve always wondered why a criminal does what they do, or what goes on in their heads while they’re committing a crime. The job I chose is working in the behavioral analysis unit (BAU) with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). I will describe the education required, and also go into detail about how to become a behavioral analyst. I will also explain why I chose this career.
Behaviorism focuses on behaviors and not cognitive or abstract activities. It involves thinking, remembering and problem solving. Additionally, behaviorism relies on expressed, measureable behaviors and the repeat stimuli that cause behaviors.
Behaviorist theory is that any and all behaviors can be learned, emotional or otherwise. This learning is founded on an impression that all behaviors are developed by the means of conditioning. The behaviorist theory has been affected by many important scientists. The main contributors to this theory are: John B. Watson, Ivan Pavlov, and B.F. Skinner. The two major components of the behaviorist theory are from Pavlov and Skinner and they are classical conditioning and operant conditioning. Watson was “the founder of behavioral psychology the aim of which was to predict and control human behavior” (John, 2011). Behaviorism believes that a person’s behavior is the product of the environment in which the subject is involved.
A behavioral change can be sparked from within or by outside factors. In some cases, an individual might realize that they are acting in ways they are unhappy with or ashamed of. Behavior changes can be small, like daily interactions with strangers, or larger like how one deals with conflict. Ideally, the person understands their need for change and makes a conscious effort to revolutionize their manners. I learned extensively about behavior during my numerous years of behavioral therapy for my Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. In sessions, I made realizations of my harmful behavior and with plenty of practice, I slowly and intentionally changed the ways in which I reacted to and felt about certain situations. When I first entered into behavioral therapy, I was unable to see that my behavior was an issue. However, with the help of my therapist and loved ones, I understood that although my brain would always react differently because of
The relationship between personality and behavior. Does our personality cause the behavior to stay calm or go on a rampage? People all over the world have different types of disorders and a certain disorder is called a personality disorder. Arguments from researchers have been made whether or not with someone who has a personality disorder has anger problems and is a danger to others (Davison, 2012). Behavioral problems come from social-cultural influences such as presence of others, the media and peer influences (Myers, 2014).
P 5-4 What individual behavior issues might arise in managing these types of people? What work team issues might arise?