unit 1

Address the topics below. Your original response should be at (least 350 words each discussion) and
should reflect the fact that you have completed the assigned readings for the
week. Remember, this is your chance to illustrate not only your understanding,
but also your mastery of the materials for the unit. Use your words wisely so
the posting has substance and includes examples and explanations. Limit the use
of direct quotes, and do your best to critically synthesize and evaluate the
literature in your own words wherever possible. Make sure to include in-text
citations and a reference list as appropriate.

1.) Choose a hypothetical client, or a client you have actually worked
with; if the latter, do not give any identifying information about that
actual client (e.g., change their name, their age, and their
location). Give an example of three different target behaviors in your
chosen client: one you would like to increase, another you would like
to maintain, and a third you would like to decrease. Discuss the
importance of making sure that the target behaviors are specific,
observable, and measurable. What method of recording and reporting the
target behaviors would you use, and why did you select this method over
other methods?

2) Using the target behaviors from the first Discussion topic, select one
that you would like to focus on changing. With this goal in mind
(increasing, maintaining, or decreasing the behavior), design an
appropriate behavioral intervention that you believe would be effective
in meeting your goal. Briefly discuss the ethical issues that apply,
referencing either (or both) the Behavior Analyst Certification Board
Guidelines for Responsible Conduct and/or the APA’s Ethical Principles
of Psychologists and Code of Conduct.

3) Identify a personal behavior that you would like to change. Please note
that you will focus on this behavior for each of the projects
throughout this course. Discuss the operational definition of this
behavior, indicate whether you want to increase or decrease this
behavior, explain why you might benefit from modifying this behavior,
and discuss any personal or ethical concerns you will need to consider
when attempting to change this behavior.

4)Choose a hypothetical client, or a client you have actually worked
with; if the latter, do not give any identifying information about that
actual client (e.g., change their name, their age, and their
location). Give an example of three different target behaviors in your
chosen client: one you would like to increase, another you would like
to maintain, and a third you would like to decrease. Discuss the
importance of making sure that the target behaviors are specific,
observable, and measurable. What method of recording and reporting the
target behaviors would you use, and why did you select this method over
other methods?