Psychology Question

Overview

During Week 3, you discussed the basics of OBM, PM, and how the PDC-HS is used. The focus of this assignment is to expand upon that information in an applied way. You will identify a performance issue of concern that your organization is experiencing and complete an assessment. For example, technicians may not be taking data effectively or completing paperwork or billing in a timely manner. Once completed, you will develop a pinpoint or series of pinpoints to be used as a component of a larger measurement system to evaluate the employees performance.

Preparation

To prepare for this assignment, complete the following:

Collaborate with your supervisor to identify a general performance of concern. For example, your supervisor may mention that task analyses are not being run as often as discrete trial instruction.
Complete a PDC-HS with your supervisor on the performance of concern.
Develop a measurement system including pinpoints for evaluation during your next assignment.
If you haven’t already, view the , which will help clarify your understanding of the assignment.

Instructions

In a 34 page paper:

Describe the workplace where you conducted the PDC-HS. Include all relevant details such as the organizations purpose, population of interest, the organizational structure, and how services are implemented (for example, whether the BCBA supervise technicians in a tiered model) (one paragraph).
Describe pinpointing as a behavior analytic way of defining performance behavior and how it differs from standard operational definitions (one paragraph).
Discuss the pinpoints you created as a component of your assessment and the overall findings of the PDC-HS. (two paragraphs).
Describe the measurement system and how you plan to collect, aggregate (for example, group together), and visually inspect the data (34 paragraphs)
- Identify the dimensional measures (for example, duration, rate) that are relevant to each pinpoint.
- Describe how you plan to collect these data (for example, paper and pencil, electronic system, et cetera).
- Describe how you plan to visually inspect these data (for example, what type of graphs will you use, will you graph them in software or by hand, et cetera).
- Discuss next steps, including how often you will collect data.
Conclude your discussion with a brief summarization of the information you presented (one paragraph).
Attach a copy of the PDC-HS that you completed as an appendix.

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 APA resources specific to your degree level.
Length: 34 double-spaced pages, not including the title page or reference page.
References: A minimum of one scholarly or professional resource. 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 1: Apply the principles of behavior analysis to supervisory practices.
- Describe the workplace where you conducted the PDC-HS.
Competency 2: Apply performance monitoring systems to oversee behavior change programs.
- Describe pinpointing as a behavior analytic way of defining performance behavior.
- Discuss the pinpoints created as a component of your assessment and the overall findings of the PDC-HS. Pinpoints are focused on observable behavior.
- Describe the measurement system and how you plan to collect, aggregate, and visually inspect the data.
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 5 Assignment: Pinpointing and Measurement

Week 5 Assignment: Pinpointing and Measurement
Criteria	Ratings	Pts
Describe the workplace where you conducted the PDC-HS.	46 to >39.1 pts DISTINGUISHED Describes the workplace where you conducted the PDC-HS in a clear and concise manner. 39.1 to >32.2 pts PROFICIENT Describes the workplace where you conducted the PDC-HS. 32.2 to >0 pts BASIC Partially describes the workplace where you conducted the PDC-HS, but the description is missing key elements. 0 pts NON_PERFORMANCE Does not describe the workplace where you conducted the PDC-HS.	/ 46 pts
Describe pinpointing as a behavior analytic way of defining performance behavior.	46 to >39.1 pts DISTINGUISHED Describes pinpointing as a behavior analytic way of defining performance behavior in a clear and concise manner. 39.1 to >32.2 pts PROFICIENT Describes pinpointing as a behavior analytic way of defining performance behavior. 32.2 to >0 pts BASIC Partially describes pinpointing as a behavior analytic way of defining performance behavior, but the description is missing key elements or is unclear. 0 pts NON_PERFORMANCE Does not describe pinpointing as a behavior analytic way of defining performance behavior.	/ 46 pts
Discuss the pinpoints created as a component of your assessment and the overall findings of the PDC-HS. Pinpoints are focused on observable behavior.	46 to >39.1 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. 39.1 to >32.2 pts PROFICIENT Discusses the pinpoints created as a component of your assessment and the overall findings of the PDC-HS. Pinpoints are focused on observable behavior. 32.2 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 or the completed PDC-HS was not included. 0 pts NON_PERFORMANCE Does not discuss the pinpoints created as a component of your assessment and the overall findings of the PDC-HS.	/ 46 pts
Describe the measurement system and how you plan to collect, aggregate, and visually inspect the data.	46 to >39.1 pts DISTINGUISHED Fully describes the measurement system and how you plan to collect, aggregate, and visually inspect the data. Includes a preliminary observation schedule. 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 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.	/ 46 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
Tot

Requirements: 3-4 pages minimum

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Overview

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Additional Requirements

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