Psychology Question

Overview

In Week 5, you conducted a PDC-HS and developed a measurement system to evaluate the performance of an employee. This weeks assignment will focus on translating those findings into an intervention technology that incorporates recommendations from the PDC-HS as well as the current empirical PM literature to improve their performance. You will need to include a summarization of the performance deficits, the PDC-HS findings, and how you plan to measure the behaviors of interest. You will also discuss the interventions chosen, citing the literature and discussing how you plan to implement these protocols with your employee.

Preparation

To prepare for this assignment, complete the following:

  • Review the feedback delivered by your instructor and make any required changes from the previous assignment.
  • If you haven’t already, view the , which will help clarify your understanding of the assignment.
  • Week 7 AssignmentPreparation [Video], transcript
  • In completing thefinal assignment of this course, you’llfocus on translating your findings from theprevious assignment into an interventionthat incorporates recommendationsfrom the PDCHS and current performancemanagement literature. Before you getstarted, review each category of theassignment scoring rubric and the assignmentinstructions in the course room toensure you’re fully aware of the assignmentexpectations. You should alsoview instructor feedback that wasprovided for your previous assignmentsubmission. This assignmentwill be submitted as an APA style andformatted paper that is two to threedouble-spaced pages. You should usea minimum of two scholarly orprofessional resources. You may use theCapella Library to locate yourreferences. To be successfulwith this assignment, you will followall instructions. Setting. In at least oneparagraph, describe the workplace where youconducted the PDCHS. Include all relevantdetails such as the populationof interest, the organization,structure and general implementationmodel, including any feedback from yourprevious assignment. Pinpointing. In at least oneparagraph, describe pinpointing as abehavior-analytic way of definingperformance behavior and discuss how thisis different from standard operationaldefinitions. Assessment. In five to sixparagraphs, discuss the pinpointsyou created as a component of yourassessment and the overall findingsof the PDCHS. Discuss how you plan to measure thesebehaviors. Be sure to revisethese sections based on thefeedback. feedback received in yourprevious assignment. Strategies. In two to threeparagraphs, choose an intervention strategy orcollection of strategies that would remediatethe performance deficit or deficitsthat you identified. Cite at least onearticle that uses this intervention strategyor strategies. If you’re havingdifficulty finding an article, rememberthat the PDCHS provides recommendationsthat correspond to each potential areafor improvement. Implementation. In three to fourparagraphs, develop a plan of actionby outlining how you would planto implement the procedure in a step-by-step fashion. This should be writtenso that any person with training andperformance management can be implementedwith fidelity. Compassion. In one paragraph,explain how you will incorporatecompassion into your performanceimprovement plan. For example, howwill you involve the performer andgoal selection? Reliability. In one paragraph,discuss how you plan to measure the reliabilityof this system. Conclusion, inone paragraph, conclude yourdiscussion with a brief summarization of theinformation you presented. Finally, double check.to make sure your paper meets allrequirements and that your written communicationis free of errors. If you have additionalquestions, please reach out to yourcourse instructor.

Instructions

Write a performance improvement plan that includes the following:

  • Setting: Describe the workplace where you conducted the PDC-HS. Include all relevant details such as the population of interest, the organizational structure, and general implementation model including any feedback from your previous assignment (one paragraph).
  • Pinpointing: Describe pinpointing as a behavior analytic way of defining performance behavior and how it differs from standard operational definitions (one paragraph).
  • Assessment: Discuss the pinpoints you created as a component of your assessment and the overall findings of the PDC-HS. Discuss how you plan to measure these behaviors. Be sure to revise these sections based on the feedback received in your Week 5 assignment (56 paragraphs).
  • Strategies: Choose an intervention strategy or collection of strategies that would remediate the performance deficits. Cite at least one article that uses this intervention strategy/strategies. If you are having difficulty finding an article, remember that the PDC-HS provides recommendations that correspond to each potential area for improvement (23 paragraphs).
  • Implementation: Develop a plan of action by outlining how you would plan to implement the procedure in a step-by-step fashion. This should be written so that any person with training in PM can be implemented with fidelity (34 paragraphs).
  • Compassion: Explain how you will incorporate compassion into your performance improvement plan. For example, how will you involve the performer in goal selection? (one paragraph).
  • Reliability: Discuss how you plan to measure the reliability of this system (one paragraph).
  • Conclusion: Conclude your discussion with a brief summarization of the information you presented (one paragraph).

Additional Requirements

Your assignment should also meet the following requirements:

  • Written communication: Should be free of errors that detract from the overall message.
  • APA formatting: Use current APA style and formatting, paying particular attention to citations and references. See the
  • for more APA resources specific to your degree level.
  • Length: 23 double-spaced pages, not including the title page or reference page.
  • References: A minimum of two scholarly or professional resources. Refer to the for help finding resources.
  • Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.

Competencies Measured

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

  • Competency 2: Apply performance monitoring systems to oversee behavior change programs.
    • Discuss the pinpoints created as a component of your assessment and the overall findings of the PDC-HS.
    • Describe the measurement system and how you plan to collect, aggregate, and visually inspect the data.
    • Select an intervention strategy or collection of strategies that would remediate the performance deficits and supports that selection with a professional or scholarly resource.
    • Explain how to implement the procedure.
    • Explain how the reliability of this system will be measured.
  • Competency 3: Apply compassionate approaches to supervisory practices.
    • Explain how compassionate care will be incorporated into your performance improvement plan.
  • Competency 4: 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.
    • Demonstrate compliance with current APA style, citation, and referencing guidelines.
Week 7 Assignment: Intervention Protocols
Week 7 Assignment: Intervention Protocols
Criteria Ratings Pts
Discuss the pinpoints created as a component of your assessment and the overall findings of the PDC-HS.

18.4 to >15.64 pts

DISTINGUISHED

Discusses the pinpoints created as a component of your assessment and the overall findings of the PDC-HS and includes the completed PDC-HS. Pinpoints are focused on observable behavior and follow all components of the pinpointing formula.

15.64 to >12.88 pts

PROFICIENT

Discusses the pinpoints created as a component of your assessment and the overall findings of the PDC-HS.

12.88 to >0 pts

BASIC

Discusses the pinpoints you created as a component of your assessment and the overall findings of the PDC-HS, but the discussion is incomplete or unclear.

0 pts

NON_PERFORMANCE

Does not discuss the pinpoints created as a component of your assessment and the overall findings of the PDC-HS.

/ 18.4 pts

Describe the measurement system and how you plan to collect, aggregate, and visually inspect the data.

18.4 to >15.64 pts

DISTINGUISHED

Fully describes the measurement system and how you plan to collect, aggregate, and visually inspect the data. Includes a preliminary observation schedule.

15.64 to >12.88 pts

PROFICIENT

Describes the measurement system and how you plan to collect, aggregate, and visually inspect the data.

12.88 to >0 pts

BASIC

Describes the measurement system and how you plan to collect, aggregate, and visually inspect the data but the description is missing key elements or is unclear.

0 pts

NON_PERFORMANCE

Describes the measurement system and how you plan to collect, aggregate, and visually inspect the data.

/ 18.4 pts

Select an intervention strategy or collection of strategies that would remediate the performance deficits and supports that selection with a professional or scholarly resource.

36.8 to >31.28 pts

DISTINGUISHED

Selects an intervention strategy or collection of strategies that would remediate the performance deficits and supports that selection with multiple professional or scholarly resource. Explains the limitations of the strategy chosen.

31.28 to >25.76 pts

PROFICIENT

Selects an intervention strategy or collection of strategies that would remediate the performance deficits and supports that selection with a professional or scholarly resource.

25.76 to >0 pts

BASIC

Selects an intervention strategy or collection of strategies that would remediate the performance deficits, but the selection is not supported by a professional or scholarly resource or is not appropriate to the situation.

0 pts

NON_PERFORMANCE

Does not select an intervention strategy or collection of strategies that would remediate the performance deficits.

/ 36.8 pts

Explain how to implement the procedure.

36.8 to >31.28 pts

DISTINGUISHED

Explains how to implement the procedure in a clear and easy-to-understand manner so that others can implement the procedure with fidelity.

31.28 to >25.76 pts

PROFICIENT

Explains how to implement the procedure.

25.76 to >0 pts

BASIC

Attempts to explain how to implement the procedure, but the explanation is unclear or incomplete.

0 pts

NON_PERFORMANCE

Does not explain how to implement the procedure.

/ 36.8 pts

Explain how compassionate care will be incorporated into your performance improvement plan.

36.8 to >31.28 pts

DISTINGUISHED

Explains in multiple ways how compassionate care will be incorporated into your performance improvement plan. Includes concepts regarding motivational interviewing skills.

31.28 to >25.76 pts

PROFICIENT

Explains how compassionate care will be incorporated into your performance improvement plan.

25.76 to >0 pts

BASIC

Attempts to explain how compassionate care will be incorporated into your performance improvement plan, but the explanation is unclear or incomplete.

0 pts

NON_PERFORMANCE

Does not explain how compassionate care will be incorporated into your performance improvement plan.

/ 36.8 pts

Explain how the reliability of this system will be measured.

36.8 to >31.28 pts

DISTINGUISHED

Explains in detail how the reliability of this system will be measured. Includes an explanation of how interobserver agreement will be measured.

31.28 to >25.76 pts

PROFICIENT

Explains how the reliability of this system will be measured.

25.76 to >0 pts

BASIC

Attempts to explain how the reliability of this system will be measured, but the explanation is unclear or incomplete.

0 pts

NON_PERFORMANCE

Do not explain how the reliability of this system will be measured.

/ 36.8 pts

Demonstrate an academic writing style through well-organized prose that follows assignment guidelines.

23 to >19.55 pts

DISTINGUISHED

Demonstrates an academic writing style through well-organized prose that contains no significant grammatical or mechanical errors and follows assignment guidelines.

19.55 to >16.1 pts

PROFICIENT

Demonstrates an academic writing style through well-organized prose that follows assignment guidelines.

16.1 to >0 pts

BASIC

Demonstrates minimally acceptable writing style, but still has instances of disorganization, grammatical or mechanical errors, or does not follow all assignment guidelines.

0 pts

NON_PERFORMANCE

Does not demonstrate an academic writing style.

/ 23 pts

Demonstrate compliance with current APA style, citation, and referencing guidelines.

23 to >19.55 pts

DISTINGUISHED

Develops a paper that is fully compliant with current APA style, citation, and referencing guidelines.

19.55 to >16.1 pts

PROFICIENT

Demonstrates compliance with current APA style, citation, and referencing guidelines.

16.1 to >0 pts

BASIC

Demonstrates minimally acceptable compliance with current APA style, citation, and referencing guidelines.

0 pts

NON_PERFORMANCE

Does not demonstrate compliance with current APA style, citation, and referencing guidelines.

/ 23 pts

Total Points: 0

WEEK5 COMMETS
39.1 to >32.2 pts

PROFICIENT

Describes the measurement system and how you plan to collect, aggregate, and visually inspect the data.


32.2 to >0 pts

BASICDiscusses the pinpoints you created as a component of your assessment and the overall findings of the PDC-HS, but the discussion is incomplete or unclear or the completed PDC-HS was not included.

39.1 to >32.2 pts PROFICIENT Describes pinpointing as a behavior analytic way of defining performance behavior.


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