To understand ABA, it is important to understand how it is different from other fields of psychology and how it is similar to and different from other branches of behavior analysis. In this assignment, you will use the seven dimensions of ABA identified in your course text and Baer et al.’s 1968 article, “Some Current Dimensions of Applied Behavior Analysis,” to identify articles that are behavior analytic and those that are not. (See Week 9: The Seven Dimensions in PracticLinks to an external site. reading list.) You will also differentiate ABA from the other branches of behavior analysis; behaviorism and the experimental analysis of behavior.
For this assignment, you will read two articles provided to you by your instructor—one behavior analytic and the other not Then use the What Is ABA? Template [DOCX Doload What Is ABA? Template [DOCX]to complete the following:
Distinguish ABA from other psychological fields by identifying which of the articles is behavior analytic and which is not, and provide an explanation for your choice.
Be sure to identify which of the seven dimensions of ABA are present in the behavior analytic article.
Analyze why the other article is not behavior analytic. How do you know the seven dimensions are not present?
Differentiate ABA from the other branches of behavior analysis, by explaining the differences and connections between ABA, behaviorism, and EBA.
Which aspects are shared and which aspects make them different from each other?
Refer to the What Is ABA? rubric to ensure you understand the grading criteria for this assignment.
Additional Requirements
Your assignment should also meet the following requirements:
Written communication: Should be free of errors that detract from the overall message.
APA formatting: References and citations are formatted according to current APA style guidelines. Revieiw the Evidence and to an external site. section of the Writing Center for more information on how to cite your sources.
Resources: You are not expected to include references other than those assigned.
Length: 2–3 double-spaced pages, in addition to the title page and references page.
Competencies Measured
By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:
Competency 2: Analyze the dimensions of applied behavior analysis.
Provide a rationale for each dimension of ABA identified.
Analyze why a particular article is not behavior analytic.
Competency 3: Distinguish between different branches in the field of behavior analysis.
Explain the differences and similarities between the branches of behaviorism.
Competency 4: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly and consistent with expectations for professionals in the field of psychology.
Demonstrate an academic writing style through well-organized prose that follows assignment guidelines.
Demonstrate compliance with APA style, citation, and referencing guidelines.
WEEK 9 ASSIGNMENT ARTICLES AND REVIEW:
Here are the articles you will be reviewing for the Week 9 Assignment (Note: These articles are swapped out each quarter; this assignment will need to be re-done if you are retaking the course). Please do not use your own articles for this assignment, it will be returned!
Ali et al., 2022.pdDownload Ali et al., 2022.pdf
Chovet Santa Cruz et al., 2024.pdf
And here is a Week 9 Assignment Breakdown (please note, the examples in this video will look different than the articles provided)
STRUGGLING WITH APA 7TH FORMATTING?
APA 7th Formatting:
From APA https://apastyle.apa.org/Links to an external site.
Handouts: https://apastyle.apa.org/instructional-aids/handouts-guidesLinks to an external site.
Tutorials and Webinars: https://apastyle.apa.org/instructional-aids/tutorials-webinarsLinks to an external site.
Visual Reference Guide: https://apastyle.apa.org/instructional-aids/reference-guide.pdfLinks to an external site.
Student Paper Checklist: https://apastyle.apa.org/instructional-aids/beginner-student-paper-checklist.pdfLinks to an external site.
APA YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpmI0isZQXKV51KmZ0AaS63BXH1-os2CsLinks to an external site.
From Purdue: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/index.htmlLinks to an external site.
Sample Paper: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/apa_sample_paper.htmlLinks to an external site.
Hanging indent in MS Word (for your reference section):
https://support.microsoft.com/en-au/office/create-a-hanging-indent-7bdfb86a-c714-41a8-ac7a-3782a91ccad5#:~:text=Select%20the%20text%20where%20you,indent%20using%20the%20By%20field.Links to an external site.
WEEK 9 POWERPOINT:
Here is the Week 9 Powerpoint: Week 09 Powerpoint PSY5260. Learner 02.2025.pptxDownload Week 09 Powerpoint PSY5260. Learner 02.2025.pptx
Here’s the link to the article we referenced in our lecture: Penney et al., (2023) Compassion the Eigth Dimension.pdfDownload Penney et al., (2023) Compassion the Eigth Dimension.pdf
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