Changing Behavior Case Study Analysis

Excellent/Exceeds Expectations

Good/Meets Most Expectations

Incomplete/Meets Partial Expectations

Points Possible

5

4

3-1

POINTS EARNED =

(5 points)

Introduction:

Briefly describe the client's undesired behavior that he/she would like to change.

Provides brief description identifying client’s undesired behavior that he/she would like to change to provide foundation for behavior modification plans. Includes mention of frequency of behavior and why the client wants to change the behavior.

Describes client’s undesired behavior he/she would like to change. Needs minor additional detail to provide foundation for behavior modification plans.

Partial description of client’s undesired behavior he/she would like to change. Needs significant detail to be complete.

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Points Possible

20-19

18-15

14-1

POINTS EARNED =

(20 points)

Plan 1: How could classical conditioning explain the development and persistence of the client's undesired behavior? Include in discussion coverage of the relationship among an unconditioned stimulus, unconditioned response, conditioned stimulus, and conditioned response.

Complete description of how classical conditioning could explain the development and persistence of client’s undesired behavior. Includes proper application of all terms indicated in directions. Fully supports discussion.

Describes how classical conditioning could explain the development and persistence of client’s undesired behavior. Includes proper application of most terms indicated in directions. Needs minor additional detail or support to be complete.

Partial description of how classical conditioning could explain the development and persistence of client’s undesired behavior. May include improper application of several terms. Needs significant detail or support to be complete.

Feedback Comments:

Points Possible

20-19

18-15

14-1

POINTS EARNED =

(20 points)

Plan 2: How could operant conditioning explain the development and persistence of the client's undesired behavior? Include discussion of shaping and reinforcers (positive and negative), as well as punishments.

Complete examination of how operant conditioning could explain the development and persistence of client’s undesired behavior. Includes proper application of all terms indicated in directions. Fully supports discussion.

Describes how operant conditioning could explain the development and persistence of client’s undesired behavior. Includes proper application of most terms indicated in directions. Needs minor additional detail or support to be complete.

Partial description of how operant conditioning could explain the development and persistence of client’s undesired behavior. May include improper application of several terms. Needs significant detail or support to be complete..

Feedback Comments:

Points Possible

20-19

18-15

14-1

POINTS EARNED =

(20 points)

Plan 3: How could cognitive and social learning theories explain the development and persistence of the client's undesired behavior? In particular, discuss the role of latent learning, learned helplessness, vicarious reinforcement and/or vicarious punishment as applicable.

Complete examination of how cognitive and social learning theories could explain the development and persistence of client’s undesired behavior. Includes proper application of all terms indicated in directions. Fully supports discussion.

Describes how cognitive and social learning theories could explain the development and persistence of client’s undesired behavior. Includes proper application of most terms indicated in directions. Needs minor additional detail or support to be complete.

Partial description of how cognitive and social learning theories could explain the development and persistence of client’s undesired behavior. May include improper application of several terms. Needs significant detail or support to be complete.

Feedback Comments:

Points Possible

15

14-12

11-1

POINTS EARNED =

(15 points)

Conclusion: Recommendations - Select one of the learning theories (classical conditioning, operant conditioning, or cognitive and social learning) and describe how it could be used to help the client lessen and change the desired behavior.

Well developed description of how one of the learning theories could be used to help the client change behavior. Demonstrates application of terms and processes associated with theory, and how it could be used to change the client’s behavior.

Describes how one of the learning theories could be used to help the client change behavior. Demonstrates some ability to apply terms and processes associated with theory to change client’s behavior. Needs minor additional detail to be complete.

Partial description of how one of the learning theories could be used to help the client change behavior. May include improper application of several terms. Needs significant detail or support to be complete.

Excellent/Exceeds Expectations

Good/Meets Most Expectations

Incomplete/Meets Partial Expectations

Points Possible

10

9-8

7-1

POINTS EARNED =

(10 points)

Writing Mechanics- sentence structure, run-ons, fragments, agreement, punctuation, capitalization, spelling, etc.

Demonstrates knowledge and use of writing mechanics, enhances the readability

Demonstrates knowledge and use of writing mechanics but with errors that may detract from the readability

Difficulties with readability due to inappropriate use of writing mechanics

Feedback Comments:

Points Possible

10

9-8

7-1

POINTS EARNED =

(10 points)

Writing Organization-

Coherence: all writing fits together, makes sense, and flows in effective order – beginning, middle, end

Clarity: all writing is consistent and logical

Coherence: Well organized and purposeful writing; has beginning, middle, and end; strong and appropriate transitions

Clarity: Expresses ideas clearly and logically

Coherence: Sequence of information difficult to follow; lacks a clear beginning, middle, and end; few or inappropriate transitions

Clarity: Attempts to express ideas clearly; sometimes difficult to follow

Coherence: Unclear; lacks beginning, middle and end; fails to use transitions appropriately

Clarity: Disjointed connection of ideas; difficult to follow

For each requirement not completed, points(s) will be deducted as explained below.

(Maximum Deduction 10 Points)

POINTS DEDUCTED:

Requirements for basic APA document formatting and citations

(Maximum Deduction 10 Points)

Your assignment requires the following:

- Name at top of document (-1 point)

- 1 inch margins (-1 point)

- Times/Times New Roman font (-1 point)

- 12 point font (-1 point)

- Double spaced (-1 point)

- Informal citations within the worksheet (-1 point)

- Informal list of references (-2 points)

- Quotation marks when directly quoting a source (-2 points)

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