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Group Project Check-In: Research Summary Prep

As a group, complete this weekly check-in form regarding group participation in the project. This will serve to keep you on track with the project and keep each other accountable for the work being completed.

1. Please list the names of at least 3 behavior analytic journals from which you will or have already begun searching for articles. If you have chosen your articles, please list in APA style as a complete reference.

2. Was it challenging to find articles related to your target behavior? If so, how did your group move through this challenge?

3. What do you expect the outcome of this self-management intervention to be? Phrase this as a hypothesis statement (e.g., It is hypothesized that the use of visual reminders and social positive reinforcement delivered by a partner will reduce the frequency of public burping behavior).

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Group Project Check-In: Supportive Environments

As a group, complete this weekly check-in form regarding group participation in the project. This will serve to keep you on track with the project and keep each other accountable for the work being completed.

1. Have you received feedback/confirmation that your selected target behavior is appropriate for a self-management intervention? Yes or No.

We received confirmation from our professor that our selected behavior, which is nail biting, is appropriate for a self-management intervention. No feedback was provided.

2. Restate your target behavior and measurement selection using the feedback provided, if applicable. Provide a rationale for the update.

Our target behavior is nail biting. It is the repetitive act of chewing or biting one's nails. The

behavior is characterized by the individual bringing their fingers to their mouth and using their teeth to bite or chew on the nails or the surrounding skin. This definition is clear, concise, observable, and measurable. It means multiple people should be able to observe and measure the same behavior. The measurement we selected is frequency, because it will allow us to count how often the nail-biting behavior occurs within a specific period. This will also help us tracking changes over time, which is useful for assessing the effectiveness of interventions. Frequency is best for behaviors that have a clear beginning and ending such as nail biting.

3. What are some ways that you can create an environment supportive of your own behavior change prior to beginning the self-management intervention you are going to develop?

One way we can create an environment supportive of our own behavior change prior to biggening the self-management intervention we are going to develop is familiarizing ourselves with the setting. We can do this by being aware of available resources and analyzing the function of current contingencies and operating system. Another way is selecting and designing change methods that are evidence based and appropriate for the target behavior. In addition, we can develop a program and intervention selection ensuring treatment integrity and fidelity. We can do the last one by incorporating intervention prompts within the natural environment and ask for support on how to implement the intervention appropriately when needed. We can also use language that is comprehensible to the person implementing the program, in this case, ourselves.

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Group Project Check-In: Target Behavior

As a group, complete this weekly check-in form regarding group participation in the project. This will serve to keep you on track with the project and keep each other accountable for the work being completed.

1. What is the target behavior that your group will intervene in in your self-management plan? Please provide an operational definition of the behavior, including the elements below. Ensure that the target behavior is observable, measurable, and specific. Target behaviors that are not well-defined will need to be revised, so take your time with this.

a. Label: Nail Biting

b. Definition: Nail biting is the repetitive act of chewing or biting one's nails. The behavior is characterized by the individual bringing their fingers to their mouth and using their teeth to bite or chew on the nails or the surrounding skin.

c. Examples: Placing fingers in mouth and biting fingernails, chewing on nails until bleeding occurs, and biting cuticles or skin around nails.

d. Non-examples: Trimming nails with nail clippers, fidgeting with fingers without biting the nails, and filing nails with a nail file

2. Does your behavior pass the “dead man’s test”? Why? : Yes, nail-biting passes the "dead man's test" because it requires active engagement from a living person. A dead person cannot bite their nails, making this a valid target behavior for intervention.

3. How will your target behavior be measured? (e.g., frequency, duration, IRT, latency, etc.) Why did you select this type of measure?

Measurement Type: Frequency

Reasoning: Frequency is a good measure because it allows you to count how often the nail-biting behavior occurs within a specific period. This helps in tracking changes over time, which is useful for assessing the effectiveness of interventions.

4. How will your group ensure that there is no behavior drift when collecting data on your target behavior?

· To ensure no behavior drift when collecting data:

· Communicate the operational definition to all group members

· Use a standardized data collection form or app

· Regularly review and discuss data collection methods as a group

· Conduct periodic reliability checks where multiple observers record data simultaneously

5. Are there any ethical considerations to keep in mind as you and your group embark on this self-management project? What kinds of privacy protections will you put in place, etc.

Since nail biting is a personal habit, it’s important to respect privacy. Data collection should be done in a way that ensures the individual's comfort, such as anonymous recording of occurrences. If observation is necessary, consent should be obtained from all participants.

6. What are some potential barriers to working with this target behavior? (e.g., challenges with measurement, observation, privacy, feasibility, frequency, etc.) How will you guard against these barriers?

Challenges:

· Measurement: Observing nail-biting behavior consistently might be difficult if it occurs in private.

· Privacy: Participants may feel self-conscious about being observed.

Solutions:

· Consider using self-reporting for frequency tracking or using technology like apps that participants can use to log occurrences.

· Make sure that all participants are aware of the purpose of the project and are comfortable with the methods used.