Category: Psychology

Overview

In the Week 3, you evaluated two behavior analytic theories that have led to the development of basic principles. In this assignment, you will be tasked with researching the applied literature regarding the interventions that are based on those principles and theories to change a behavior. This behavior, specifically, must be a behavior to increase (e.g., consuming vegetables, increasing exercise) and cannot be a challenging behavior (e.g., aggression, self-injury, elopement). Instead of writing a formal paper, you are going to create an eye catching and creative pamphlet (that you might place in the lobby of an office) that outlines the current research, the ethics of common intervention strategies, and how a clinician will compassionately implement them in practice.

Instructions

Choose a behavior to increase and research the current applied literature that uses interventions based on the basic theories and principles that you discussed during your Week 3 assignment. If you are unsure if your behavior is appropriate to use, please reach out to the instructor for additional assistance. Using Canva (Canva.com), create a free account and use a brochure template of your choosing to create your assignment. There are multiple free templates to use. You can also create your own using other software options if you would prefer. The brochure should discuss a behavior to increase, a way it can be operationally defined, and the current literature that uses intervention strategies based on the theories you discussed in your Week 3 assignment. Make sure to include the following components:

1. Include an engaging title that will capture the interest of your reader.
2. Provide a brief overview of the field of Applied Behavior Analysis and how it relates to radical behaviorism. Include the seven dimensions as outlined by Baer et al. (1968).
3. Discuss the importance of data collection, dimensional measurement, and the use of basic principles to create technologies to change behavior.
4. Identify the socially relevant behavior of interest and define it using a topographical or functional definition. Include a proposed measurement system that describes the relevant dimension(s) of measurement.
5. Provide a succinct discussion of the current applied literature that uses technologies informed by the theories you discussed in Week 3. These articles should be, at a maximum, no older than seven years.
6. Discuss any gaps you found in the literature and include areas for future research as discussed by the researchers in the literature you reviewed.
7. Discuss the ethical considerations of the intervention strategies, making reference to the Belmont Report and the BACB ethical code of conduct.
8. Complete your brochure with a compassion mission statement outlining how you, as a clinician, will be using these strategies to promote ethical and compassionate service delivery. Make sure to cite the Capella Compassion Code.

Note: Design the brochure with visually appealing elements: images, icons, infographics, etc. Remember this is not a paper, so your sentences need to be complete and professional, but concise. The language you choose needs to be technical and valid, but also approachable and client friendly. This is an opportunity to practice how to balance your professional writing. Do not hesitate to reach out to the instructor or the assistant instructor(s) for additional support.

Reference

• Baer, D. M., Wolf, M. M., & Risley, T. R. (1968). Some current dimensions of applied behavior analysis. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1(1), 9197.

Additional Requirements

• Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
• APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to current edition APA style and formatting guidelines. Refer to
• for citing and referencing tips.
• References: At least five scholarly resources.

Refer to the rubric to ensure you understand the grading criteria for this assignment.

Competencies Measured

By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and rubric criteria:

• Competency 1: Evaluate research in the experimental analysis of behavior.
• Evaluate the relevant applied literature using technologies informed by the theories from the week three presentation.
• Analyze current gaps in the literature.
• Competency 2: Distinguish features of experimental analysis of behavior (EAB) research from applied behavior analysis (ABA) research and identify features of translational research that bridge both types.
• Describe the field of applied behavior analysis as it relates to radical behaviorism.
• Define a socially relevant behavior, including a description of one way in which to measure it.
• Competency 4: Evaluate the core ethical requirements of behavior analytic research.
• Evaluate the ethical guidelines of human research using the Belmont Report, BACB code of conduct, and the Capella Compassion Code.
• Competency 5: 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 and strikes a balance between technical jargon and consumer friendly language.
• Demonstrate compliance with APA style, citation, and referencing guidelines.

PSYC 430 NARRATED POWERPOINT ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS OVERVIEW The Narrated PowerPoint Assignment will be a presentation of information discussing current research on one specific disorder from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). The content of the Narrated PowerPoint must be based on information from 5 or more scholarly journal sources dated within 5 years and include a Biblical focus. INSTRUCTIONS Students will create a Narrated PowerPoint 8-10-minutes in length, comprised of 8-10 PowerPoint slides. The PowerPoint will include the following required information: DSM criteria for the disorder, cause, treatment, prevention, socio-cultural information, and a Biblical integration Acceptable sources are 5 or more journals dated within 5 years, the DSM, and the Bible. Other types of sources are not permitted Direct quotes trom journal articles are not permitte Direct auotes from the Bible are permitted. limited i 100 words Current APA-Style is required for each PowerPoint Slide Include a References slide for 5 or more journals dated within 5 years and the Bible in current APA-style Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool. PowerPoint resource – Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, Text Revision (DSM-5-TR)

PSYC 430 NARRATED POWERPOINT ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS OVERVIEW The Narrated PowerPoint Assignment will be a presentation of information discussing current research on one specific disorder from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). The content of the Narrated PowerPoint must be based on information from 5 or more scholarly journal sources dated within 5 years and include a Biblical focus. INSTRUCTIONS Students will create a Narrated PowerPoint 8-10-minutes in length, comprised of 8-10 PowerPoint slides. The PowerPoint will include the following required information: DSM criteria for the disorder, cause, treatment, prevention, socio-cultural information, and a Biblical integration Acceptable sources are 5 or more journals dated within 5 years, the DSM, and the Bible. Other types of sources are not permitted Direct quotes trom journal articles are not permitte Direct auotes from the Bible are permitted. limited i 100 words Current APA-Style is required for each PowerPoint Slide Include a References slide for 5 or more journals dated within 5 years and the Bible in current APA-style Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool. PowerPoint resource – Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, Text Revision (DSM-5-TR)

Review the information in your textbook and the articles in the learning resources this week on false confessions including the article on the Central Park Jogger Case. Answer the following questions in your paper:

• What were the main factors influencing the false confessions in the Central Park Jogger Case? Provide rationale for your position and support your points with citations.
• Your textbook discusses four types of false confession. Which type of false confession would the Central Park Jogger confessions qualify as and why? Provide rationale for your position and support your points with citations.
• Identify two suggestions for reducing the occurrence of false confessions. Would these have helped in the Central Park Jogger case? Provide rationale for your position and support your points with citations.
• Identify a peer-reviewed article in the literature related to the relationship between false confessions and interrogation techniques. Provide a brief summary of the article.

Your paper should be 3-4 pages, double-spaced. Be sure to cite and reference your sources using APA style.

Link:

Answer completely. Typing is required. Three Parts — A, B, C A. Describe what happens in your words during synaptic transmission (combining class notes and information from the book) IN YOUR OWN WORDS including specific names of parts and draw a picture that indicates whats happening and identifies parts of synaptic transmission. That picture must include TWO complete neurons engaged in synaptic transmission. NOTE: This includes additional parts, association of diseases, etc. B. Go to ChatGPT.com. Copy and paste what you wrote above into ChatGPT’s link: “Message ChatGPT ” and press enter. ChatGPT will give you a response. IMPORTANT (as was shared with you in class; this is on ChatGPT’s website: “ChatGPT can make mistakes. Consider checking important information.” Copy and paste ChatGPT’s response in your document. Cite your use of it. See example below. C. Utilizing the response that ChatGPT gave you, describe what happens in your words during synaptic transmission (combining class notes and information from the book) IN YOUR OWN WORDS including specific names of parts and draw a picture that indicates whats happening and identifies parts of synaptic transmission. That picture must include TWO complete neurons communicating. NOTE: This includes additional parts, association of diseases, etc. (15 points) Use in-text citations for ChatGPT in APA format, like this: (OpenAI, 2026). Five points extra credit are available Important Points For This Essay: A) Add an in-text citation each time you quote or paraphrase text from the ChatGPT tool. B) COPYING STRAIGHT FROM A TEXTBOOK WILL NOT GIVE YOU FULL POINTS show you UNDERSTAND the process in your writing. C) Answer based on the scope of the class, PSYC 1A, Introduction to Psychology. Extra credit will not be given for answers based on Biology or Anatomy & Physiology. D) Do not forget to include a drawing of the process, which should show TWO COMPLETE NEURONS communicating you will not obtain full credit without it.

Visit Ted Talks Website and the subject i would like to be talked about is emotion. The video The history of human emotions by Tiffany Watt Smith video in the website is the the video the response is going to be about. At the top of my response include the tittle of the ted talk, the name of presenter and when it was filmed and along in the link to the video! this is the link to the video i will attach more information on this discussion

You will post your answers to this week’s questions (see below) to the discussion board by Thursday 2/12 at 11:59pm, and respond to at least5 posts from your classmates by Sunday 2/15 at 11:59pm.

Guidelines for posts:

For your own original posts, you will need to write at least 250 words per question. You should make sure to cite your reading/videos for for the module. You will maximize the points you earn by completely answering the questions and by promoting discussion with your fellow classmates. Your original posts are due Thursday at 11:59pm, you will be docked 20% on the assignment if they are not completed by this time.

Questions must be at least 250 words each, please have the page number found for each answer

Questions for discussion board:

1. You have read many applications of cognitive dissonance theory. Provide a definition of the term post-decision dissonance and an example that you have observedin your own life, among your friends and family members, or in the news.

2. What are ways that people maintain their self-esteem when it is threatened based on the readings and course materials from this module (name and describe at least 3 ways). What do you and/or your friends do when put in a situation that is somewhat esteem-threatening.

3. Think of two examples from your own life in which your views of yourself have been shaped by your parents, friends, teachers, or culture. To what extent are these examples consistent or inconsistent with the research discussed in course materials on the self?

4. How does justification of effort (or cognitive dissonance, in general) help explain why hazing and initiation rites are common across so many different groups? Make sure to give real life examples ( give the recent death of the boy at NAU who passed due to hazing), and how cognitive dissonance could be at work.

Reference:

Aronson, E., Wilson, T. D., Sommers, S. R., Page-Gould, E., & Lewis, N. A., Jr. (2022). Social psychology (11th ed.). Pearson.

Psychological principles are theories and beliefs about major areas of our lives, like cognitions, intelligence, social groups, habit, behavior, and many others. Lets explore how we identify and utilize psychological principles in daily life. In a 2 page paper, please analyze the following: How do psychological principles affect the study of the behavior of individuals and groups? What are the parameters of behavioral deviance and its various therapies? How do psychological principles affect the study of individual differences? Last, explain the role of psychology in such areas as industry, complex organizations, law, and education. This paper should be 2-3 pages in length and use APA formatting (cover page, paper body formatting, citations, and references: see Rasmussen’s APA guide in the Resources tab, or by clicking here. Prior to submitting your paper, be sure you proofread your work to check your spelling and grammar. If you use any outside sources, please site those sources in APA citation format.

Directions: You are required to view the video and submit a reaction. Reaction papers should consist of: A summary of specific material in the video (not just a general description),. Your views on how you might apply and incorporate the therapeutic interventions into your work as a mental health counselor. A minimum of 2 pages in APA format: 12-point Times New Roman font, double-spaced throughout. Link for video