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This is for WEEK 6 Assignment.
Complete the following in the provided table:
Column 1: Identify whether the statement is mentalistic or behavioristic for each scenario.
Column 2: Explain the reasoning behind your choices. Some of the scenarios are similar and you may reuse your justification in multiple scenarios—but you must restate the explanation for each scenario.
Column 3: Provide a behavioristic explanation as an alternative for each of the mentalistic explanations you identify.
Answer the following questions below the table. Each answer should be no more than two paragraphs.
How does a behavior analytic approach differ from other fields of psychology?
What is the problem with a behavior analyst using a mentalistic approach?
Why is it important for a behavior analyst to use a behavioristic approach and not use a mentalistic approach in their practice?
This is for WEEK 7 Assignment.
Describe culture from a behavioral perspective.
Discuss the importance of incorporating culture as a part of a client’s/participant’s context in applied practice.
Describe cultural humility and discuss the potential benefits of adopting culturally humble approaches to applied practice.
Discuss specific skills needed to adopt culturally humble approaches and specific ways we can develop and maintain those skills.
Provide at least two supporting examples of a culturally humble approach in action based on the following statement from an anti-ABA Autistic Adult within the context of two groups of people in frequent conflict: (1) behavior analyst researchers and practitioners and (2) anti-ABA autistics and advocates.
“As an autistic adult, I am strongly against the use of ABA therapy. ABA therapy is based on the harmful idea that autism is a deficit that needs to be fixed. It can involve coercive and aversive techniques, such as punishment, isolation, and physical restraint. These techniques can be traumatic for children and can lead to long-term psychological harm.
I believe that ABA therapy is fundamentally unethical. It teaches autistic children that they are wrong for being who they are. It also teaches them to suppress their emotions and to conform to social norms. This can lead to a number of negative consequences, including anxiety, depression, and self-hatred.
I am grateful that I did not receive ABA therapy as a child. However, I know many autistic adults who have been harmed by ABA therapy. They have shared stories of being punished for stimming, being forced to make eye contact, and being isolated from their peers. They have also spoken about the long-lasting psychological effects of ABA therapy, such as anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
I believe that autistic children should be supported and accepted for who they are. They deserve to learn and grow in a safe and inclusive environment. ABA therapy does not provide this kind of environment. It is a harmful practice that should be abandoned.
I urge parents and caregivers of autistic children to consider alternative approaches to supporting their children. There are many ways to support autistic children without using ABA therapy. These approaches focus on accepting and supporting autistic children for who they are, and on helping them to thrive in their own unique way.“
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[Title Here]
[Your name first and last]
School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Capella University
PSY5260 Philosophical Foundations of Behaviorism
[Instructor Name]
[Due date]
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[Title Here]
[Start typing your introduction here. 3 – 4 sentences are plenty. Delete this prompt.]
Mentalistic and Behavioristic Statements Grid
Statements
Mentalistic or
behavioristic
Explanation (and
cite your source or
course text here
also for each cell)
(e.g. this statement
uses an explanatory
fiction by…(Cooper
et al., 2020).
If mentalistic,
provide an
alternative
behavioral
statement
Kenisha cries
because she hates
washing the dishes.
Mentalistic
This statement is
mentalistic as it uses
circular reasoning as
the cause (hate) of
crying is said to exist
by crying itself
(Cooper et al., 2020).
Keneshia engaged in
crying while washing
the dishes.
Martin calls to make
an appointment at his
dentist’s office,
because he knows
needs a root canal.
Every time the
instructor asks
Johnny to clean his
plate, he walks to the
sink, turns the water
on, and washes his
plate.
Meredith does what
her mother tells her
to do, because she
knows she will be
rewarded for
appropriate behavior
when she does.
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Statements
Mentalistic or
behavioristic
Explanation (and
cite your source or
course text here
also for each cell)
(e.g. this statement
uses an explanatory
fiction by…(Cooper
et al., 2020).
If mentalistic,
provide an
alternative
behavioral
statement
Marcus threw his
math book, because
he was frustrated
with the questions on
his math homework.
It is observed that
each time the light is
on, the rat presses
the lever and a food
pellet is delivered.
Behavior Analytic Approach vs. Other Fields of Psychology
[How does a behavior analytic approach differ from other fields of psychology?]
Problems with a Mentalistic Approach
[What is the problem with a behavior analyst using a mentalistic approach?]
Importance of a Behavioristic Approach in Practice
[Why is it important for a behavior analyst to use a behavioristic approach and not use a
mentalistic approach in their practice?]
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Reference
[Sample reference, add your textbook here. Make sure you include an in-text citation in all the
places it was used in the paper above]
Jones, S. A. (2015). Psychosocial textbook (4th ed.). Publisher.
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Title of Paper
Student Name
Academic Department, Name of School
Course Title
Instructor Name
Assignment Due Date
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Culture in Behavior Analysis
Remove all italicized instructions and tips from the template before submitting!
Describe culture from a behavioral perspective and supports with examples or resources
(10% of grade). Define culture from a behavior analytic perspective (cite your source). Include
1-2 examples of a culture based on the definition. Thoroughly analyze the importance of
incorporating culture as a part of a client’s/participant’s context in applied practice and
research and supports with examples (15% of grade). Analyze the importance of considering a
client’s culture when conducting assessments or selecting interventions in applied practice.
Provide 1-2 examples of how culture can be incorporated within this context. [See chapter 2 of
Multiculturalism and Diversity in Applied Behavior Analysis to explore cultural identities and
chapter 3 for content about culturally sensitive practices in ABA.]
Cultural Humility
Describe cultural humility and benefits of taking a culturally humble approach in
practice while providing examples or explanations of what may happen if a humble approach is
not used (20% of grade). Explain specific skills needed to adopt culturally humble approaches
and specific ways we can develop and maintain those skills. Support with examples and research
– cite your source (15% of grade). [One example of a source is listening to Dr. Patricia Wright
on Cultural Humility for a discussion on cultural humility. The link can be found in the reference
list at the end of this document. See Chapter 14 of Multiculturalism and Diversity in Applied
Behavior Analysis for content about how to build specific skills.]
Responding with Cultural Humility
Following the scenario provided in the assignment instructions, describe more than two
supporting examples of a culturally humble approach in action within the context of two groups
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of people in frequent conflict: (1) behavior analyst researchers and practitioners and (2) antiABA autistics and advocates (20% of grade). Introduce the topic of anti-ABA movements.
Describe some of the criticisms of ABA by Autistic self-advocates and why this is a conflict for
ABA practitioners and researchers.
Provide three examples of culturally humble responses to criticisms about the field of
ABA. The examples provided should be based on the specific skills needed to practice with
cultural humility and steps that professionals can take to develop and maintain those skills. Hint:
Explaining why one thinks anti-ABA movements misunderstand ABA is not an example of how to
respond with cultural humility. [See For Whose Benefit?: Evidence, Ethics, and Effectiveness of
Autism Interventions (ASAN, n.d.) for a review of the main concerns expressed about ABA by
Autistic self-advocates. See podcast Beautiful Humans: The Social ChangeCast, episodes 25 &
26 for a discussion about ABA Reform with a BCBA and an Autistic self-advocate. Links are
included in the reference list below.]
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References
Any listed references must be cited above to remain on the list. If you do not use one of the
references or use additional references (you are welcome to use any relevant reference), you
must make changes to this reference list.
Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN, n.d.). For whose benefit? Evidence, ethics, and
effectiveness of autism interventions.
For Whose Benefit?: Evidence, Ethics, and Effectiveness of Autism Interventions
Donovan, A., & Gingles, D. (Hosts). (2020-2021). Ep. 25: ABA Reform Movement with Jo
Ramirez-Messina and Jeff Newman. Beautiful humans. https://anchor.fm/beautifulhumans/episodes/Ep-25-ABA-Reform-Movement-with-Jo-Ramirez-Messina-and-JeffNewman-Part-1-ei4en9
Donovan, A., & Gingles, D. (Hosts). (2020-2021). Ep. 26: ABA reform movement with Jo
Ramirez-Messina and Jeff Newman. Beautiful humans. https://anchor.fm/beautifulhumans/episodes/Ep-26-ABA-Reform-Movement-with-Jo-Ramirez-Messina-and-JeffNewmanpart-2-ei4foh
Conners, B. M., & Capell, S. T. (2021). Multiculturalism and diversity in applied behavior
analysis: Bridging theory and application. Routledge.
Kelly, A. (Host). (2021, April 25). Dr. Patricia Wright on cultural humility. Behaviorbabe.
https://anchor.fm/behaviorbabe/episodes/Dr–Patricia-Wright-on-Cultural-Humilityegq034
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