CHYS 3P47 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Operant Conditioning, Direct Instruction, Autism Spectrum

• School: Brock University
• Department: Child and Youth Studies
• Course: CHYS 3P47
• Professor: Tricia Vause

Document Summary

Chys 3p47: foundations of behavioural analysis and therapy. Lecture 2 continuation of aba, areas of application, and respondent conditioning. The scientific application of learning principles to solve a wide range of human problems and enhance well-being (miltenberger, 2008) Seven characteristics of applied behaviour analysis (aba: emphasis on defining problems in terms of behaviour that can be measured. Looking at behaviour change: altering an individual"s current environment. Different from talk therapy : methods and rationales are descried in a precise manner, application by individuals in everyday life. Active involvement of child, parents, family, etc: techniques stem from basic and applied research, scientific demonstration. Treatment and resources are empirically validated: high value on accountability. Terms sometimes used interchangeably and often differentiated: Behaviour modification emphasis on improving individuals overt and covert behaviours. Behaviour therapy emphasis on behavioural change. Cognitive behaviour therapy emphasis on cognitive restructuring in order to change behaviour. Qualifications of the applied behaviour analyst and behaviour therapist.