LibGuides: PSY-6924 v1: Week 2 Resources

Week 2 Resources

Cooper, J. O., Heron, T. E., & Heward, W. L. (2020). Applied Behavior Analysis (3rd ed.). Pearson Prentice Hall.

Read Chapter 26

Chapter 26 discusses antecedent interventions and their effect on behavior change. Applied Behavior Analysis (Cooper et al., 2020) is considered the “golden standard” for textbooks used in BCBA Programs. It is already aligned to the BACB’s 5th task list; therefore, making it an appropriate textbook for comprehension and application of behavior analytic concepts and exam preparation for the Board-Certified Behavior Analysis exam.

To access the Redshelf book, click on the book link located in the Getting Started module or the Bookshelf link on the top navigation bar of the course.

On the Effectiveness of and Preference for Punishment and Extinction Component of Function-Based Interventions
Hanley, G. P., Piazza, C. C., Fisher, W. W., & Maglieri, K. A. (2005). On the effectiveness of and preference for punishment and extinction component of function-based interventions. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 38(1), 51-65.
This study describes an assessment sequence that may be used to identify individualized, effective and preferred interventions for severe problem behavior instead of relying on a restricted set of treatment options. Functional communication training was used as an antecedent intervention.

Module: Antecedent-Based Intervention
National Professional Development Center on Autism Spectrum Disorders (2010). Module: Antecedent-Based Intervention (ABI).
This document provides a brief overview of antecedent based interventions, evidence of success, steps for implementation, and data collection tools.

Recommendations for Detecting and Addressing Barriers to Successful Supervision
Sellers, T.P., LeBlanc, L.A., & Valentino, A.L. (2016). Recommendations for detecting and addressing barriers to successful supervision. Behavior Analysis in Practice.
The purpose of this paper is to provide the supervisor’s effort to identify and address barriers to successful supervision related to a damaged supervisory relationship and persistent interpersonal and professional skills of the supervisee.
Recommended Practices for Individual Supervision of Aspiring Behavior Analysts
Sellers, T.P. LeBlanc, L.A., & Valentino, A.L. (2016). Recommended practices for individual supervision of aspiring behavior analysts. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 9(4). 274-286.
There are very few published resources that exist to guide supervisor activities and recommended practice. This paper summarizes five overarching recommended practices for supervision.