4 AND 5: Graphics+ Seven Dimensions Flashcards
- Overview of data
- Type of display (cumulative record, line graphs )
• Making sure NO BREAKS
• making sure RANGES ARE EQUAL-Specific variables under consideration
• What is the target behavior
•What’s the independent variable ; what do we change in the environment - Data inspection and analysis (for line graphs)
- Level
- Variability
- Trend
- Number of data points
Visual analysis-(what we look at/for)
Cumulative record and line graphs
Cumulative records
Equal interval line graphs
Types of graphic displays
Look at:
Level
Variability
Trend
Number of data points
Data inspection and analysis for LINE GRAPHS only
Visual analysis –
On a cumulative record what type of line would represent a zero rate of responding
Horizontal line-(Flat Line)
You have taken date on frequency of a parking permit, the best way to display your data is in a
Line graph
Hint: GET A CAB
Generality
Effective
Technological
Applied
Conceptually systematic
Analytic
Behavioral
Seven dimensions ABA
Use to EVALUATE whether interventions are behavior analytic in nature
Seven dimensions of Abs
Behavior change maintains and transfers to other settings and situations, and spreads to other behaviors
Generality
Clinically significant changes in behavior are demonstrated, not just statistical differences
Treatment revisions are data based
Effective
Procedures are completely and precisely described so they can be verified and REPLICATED.
Technological
described in detail
Well described
Target behaviors are of social significance,
directly beneficial toward improving lives of clients
Applied.
Applies to improving client lives and social significance)
Behavioral procedures AND Explanations are tied to basic principles of behavior
Use our “concepts” when Assessing, teaching, etc.
How we explain, discuss our science, procedures, why we do what we do,
Conceptually systematic
Everything we do ties back to our concepts
Directly observable and measurable behavior is the primary target for change.
Indirect measures, and so called underlying causes, are not the focus
Behavioral
If the intervention results in the client learning to ask for help from only her main caregiver, then the intervention likely fouls in the dimension of
Generality
If the intervention is designed to ensure the client always makes his own bed to the same specifications as a five-star hotel, then the intervention likely fouls in the dimension of
Applied.
Making his own bed (Not the hotels bed) To hotel specifications is unlikely to improve his life.
If the intervention is designed to target Low self esteem, then the intervention likely fails in the dimension of
Behavioral. ABA targets directly measurable behavior, not underlying causes
If the intervention is based on the caregivers anecdotal observations regarding what is causing the self injury us behavior, then the intervention likely fails in the dimension of
Analytic.
Should determine functional relationships, (causes of behavior) Between environment and behavior via scientific systematic manipulation EG., A multi element research design
Systematic manipulation of environmental variables is used to demonstrate functional relationships between environment and behavior
Analytic
Analyzing the behavior
If a review board approved intervention is altered because of a caregivers impression that it’s not working (Based on 12 minute anecdotal observation), then that Alteration likely fails in the dimension of
Effective
If an intervention isn’t working we change it ASAP, but our determination needs to be database. Graft data should reveal if a change in behavior is robust. Moreover, it might be revealed in the data that this review board approved treatment is actually producing effects that are large enough to make a clinically significant difference in the clients life, and that should not be altered on a whim
If the intervention is described as very generally, and without much detail, then the intervention likely fails in the dimension of
Technological
Can’t replicate will verify interventions or procedures that are poorly described ie, described with insufficient detail
If the rationale for the behavioral interventions success appeals to simultaneously stimulating both free will and super ego of the patient, then the rationale for this intervention likely fails in the dimension of……
Explanations should be tied to basic principles of behavior e.g., Reinforcement histories, environmental contingencies, etc.
“Appeals to free will and super ego” are not based on scientific behavioral principles
Conceptually systematic
If the intervention used an ABA be with drawl design to confirm reinforcers it is likely_____. Then, if those reinforcers were used to increase conversation initiation (rather than self-esteem), From zero per day to 20 per day in 3 weeks (As shown on the graph), Then it’s likely
_____, _____, and ______
- Analytic
- !Applied
- Behavioral
- Effective
Analytic because a functional relation was determined to confirm reinforcers
Applied because conversation initiation is socially significant and directly beneficial to client
Behavioral because the target was a directly measurable behavior, not some unobservable underlying cause such as poor self-esteem
Effective because the visual display demonstrates a large, clinically significant change in the behavior
The BC BA help Sally to Amanda for help. Which dimension does this best characterizes
Applied
The written procedure in a behavior plan stated the following: Use differential reinforcement to increase mending. This demonstrates the dimension of technological.
True or false
False.
Needs to be clear enough to replicate as it stated it’s way too vague. What kind of reinforce her? How much? Who delivers it? When is it delivered? Under what schedule? What kind of mending? How much banding? Is there a limit
Data collection in EAB Labs
Slope represents rate per minute, OR per session, etc.
Ex. Saving money
Exercise
Learned verbal operant’s
Source of feedback
Occur Versus nonoccurrence
Cumulative records
Most commonly used to display ABA data
X and Y axis
Data collection in functional analysis
Evaluate treatment effectiveness
Primary tool
Equal interval line graphs
An upward SLOPE on the cumulative graph means…
AlWAYS look at the SLOPE when using cumulative graph
Responding
The steeper the slope, you know it’s dope.
If the line goes flat, you better watch that.
You want Data to increase
Interpreting the cumulative graph… Study tip
Horizontal axis
Vertical axis
Phase change line: Solid line
Condition change line: dotted line
Data point
Data path
Figure legend
Phase label
Line graph labels
