Course Summary :

The application, implementation, measurement, and evaluation of behavior management techniques in various settings including hospitals, institutions, and schools.

Rationale :

Behavior modification is the study of basic principles of behavior. Integral to this discipline is the examination of environmental events that impact human behavior. By exposing the students to the far-reaching principles of behavior modification, it is hoped they will attain a better understanding of the complexities of our human existence and be more able to help people cope with the many problems they face in life.

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Measurable Learning Outcomes :

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. 1. Use critical thinking to solve problems related to behavior and mental processes.
   2. Apply the multiple perspectives of psychology as a discipline and Christian/Biblical faith in order to weigh evidence, tolerate ambiguity, act ethically, and reflect values in their personal and professional behavior.
   3. Communicate effectively in written, oral, and technological formats.

Course Assignment :

Textbook readings and presentations :

Course Requirements Checklist :

After reading the Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

Discussions (2) :

The student will participate in 2 Discussions throughout this course.

• The student must submit a thread of 300–500 words in response to the provided prompt.
• In addition to the thread, the student is required to submit replies of 150–250 words to 2 of his/her classmates’ threads.
• The student must use current APA formatting to cite the Bible, the textbook, and/or at least 1 peer-reviewed article in his/her thread as it is called for within the prompt.
• For the replies, the student should include his/her biblical worldview along with any additional empirical support if desired.
• A references section must be included.

Behavior Modification Project: Research Paper Assignment :

The student will write a 4-6 page, student APA formatted, research paper that will aid in his/her Behavior Modification Project. The paper will include a title page, a 4-6 page body, and a references page. The body of the paper should include an introduction, 2 sections with headings (research on the target behavior, and research on the target treatment) with optional subsections, and a conclusion. The student must reference the textbook and at least 4 additional peer-reviewed research journal articles.

Behavior Modification Project: Baseline Phase Report Assignment :

The student will provide a description, and narrative of observations made during the baseline phase, and create a graph. The student will compile these items into a Word document.

Behavior Modification Project: Treatment Phase Report Assignment :

The student will submit a report including a description of the treatment, a narrative of the process, and a graph showing the results of the treatment phase. The graph should show both the baseline phase and the treatment phase with proper annotation.

Behavior Modification Project: PowerPoint Assignment :

The student will create a PowerPoint presentation of his/her Behavior Modification Project. The following 10 slides are needed: title page slide, a summary of research (similar to the introduction of the paper), highlights of literature review, baseline phase and discussion, treatment phase and discussion, a summary of results, limitations, and recommendations, and references slide.

All Quizzes (11) :

The student will complete 11 open-book/open-note quizzes throughout this course. Each quiz will consist of a variety of multiple-choice questions.