Overview This week's assignment is the first step towards creating a behavior plan for the case study client from your Functional Behavior Assessment assignment in PSY7712. The behavior plans you develop

as a behavior analyst must be evidence based. For this first assignment, you will identify an antecedent-based strategy that is function-based, (i.e., connected to the function of the client's problem behavior) and use the library to search for the literature supporting the use of this strategy. Please refer to What Is the Literature Review?Links to an external site. on Campus for a refresher on how to be a skilled researcher. Preparation To prepare for writing your assignment, complete the following: • Familiarize yourself with the Functional Behavior Assessment assignment you completed in PSY7712. o What was the target behavior you selected and your rationale for selecting it? o What was the assessment process that you followed? o What was the function of the problem behavior? Choose one antecedent-based strategy and use the library to conduct a literature search to support this strategy. If you need help using the library,/nrefer to the MS in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Research GuideLinks to an external site.. Instructions Using APA formatting, write a 3-4 page paper that includes the following: Part 1 Case Study and Target Behavior (from PSY7712) • Describe the case study you are using for your assignments. Identify and define the target (problem) behavior in your case study. • o Your definition must be objective, specific, and measurable so your instructor can understand what is and what is not an example of the problem target behavior. Well-written problem target behavior definitions are necessary to accurately and reliably measure behavior and to aggregate, compare, and interpret data. Well- written definitions are also necessary to guide ongoing program decisions, apply interventions consistently and accurately, and provide accountability. State the function of the problem behavior. Part 2 Antecedent Strategies ● • Describe one antecedent-based strategy that could be used to prevent the behavior from recurring. (This strategy will be included in your Behavior Intervention Support Plan.) o This strategy should be function-based, (i.e., connected to the function of the problem behavior) o In addition, explain how compassionate approaches were considered when selecting the strategy. Refer to the Capella Compassion Code [PDF]. Locate at least two scholarly or professional resources supporting the use of your chosen antecedent-based strategy. Begin your synthesis of the studies by completing the following/nConclusion o Compare the similarities and differences between the interventions in the studies. • In 1-2 paragraphs, provide a synthesis of the articles and explain how they support the use of your chosen strategy. Additional 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. Refer to Evidence and APALinks to an external site. as needed. Resources: 4 scholarly or professional resources. • Length: 3-4 double-spaced content pages plus title page and reference list. Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 points. .