TARGET BEHAVIOR AND OUTCOME CRITERIA DEFINITION

For this assignment, I will be assessed on your understanding of the following course competency:

• Discriminate between educational behavior change systems.
• Use Applied Behavior Analysis concepts, principles, and methods to analyze and change covert and overt behaviors.

After selecting your case study, you will:

1. Identify the target behavior(s) in your case study.
2. Define the target behavior(s) in your case study. Your definition must be objective, clear, and discriminative so your instructor can understand what is and what is not an example of the target behavior. Well-written target behavior definitions are necessary in order to accurately and reliably measure behavior and to aggregate, compare, and interpret data. Well-written definitions are also necessary to guide ongoing program decisions, apply interventions consistently and accurately, and provide accountability.
3. Explain the social significance of the target behavior.
4. Define the outcome criteria for changing the behavior in the case study. The criteria must reflect the social significance of the behavior. The outcome criteria should be specified before any intervention efforts can begin.

How to Organize Your Paper

Use the following subheadings in your paper and format your subheadings in APA style.

• Subheading 1: Case Study Description.
• Subheading 2: Target Behavior Definition.
• Subheading 3: Outcome Criteria Definition.
• Subheading 4: References.

Other Assignment Requirements

• Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
• APA formatting:Resources and citations are formatted according to APA sixth edition style and formatting guidelines.
• References: At least 3–5 scholarly resources, which should be peer-reviewed journal articles or other scholarly articles written within the past 5 years.
• Length of paper: Approximately 5–6 typed, double-spaced pages, excluding title page and list of references.
• Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
• Turnitin report: Submit your paper to Turnitin and include a copy of the report when you submit the assignment.

Please review the Target Behavior and Outcome Criteria Definition Scoring Guide to ensure that you understand and meet the grading criteria for this assignment. See attachment.

I would really like a good target behavior as I will have to use this target behavior to MEASURE, DISPLAY DATA, AND MAKE  DATA-BASED DECISIONS.  THIS TARGET BEHAVIOR WILL BE USED FOR THE REST OF MY ASSIGNMENTS IN THIS COURSE.