Registry

Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title Applications of Behavioural Analysis
Module Code NS336
School School of Nursing and Human Sciences
Online Module Resources

Module Co-ordinatorSemester 1: Sinead Smyth
Semester 2: Sinead Smyth
Autumn: Sinead Smyth
Module TeacherSinead Smyth
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description
Module Aims:• To demonstrate how the principles of behaviour analysis can be applied to human behaviour in a diverse range of settings• To provide knowledge of the range of techniques used in assessment of and intervention with human behaviour problems across the lifespan.

Learning Outcomes
1. Describe how behaviour principles can be applied to human behaviour in a diverse range of settings across the lifespan
2. Outline the importance of functional analysis in assessment and treatment planning for human behaviour.
3. Outline the range of techniques used in assessment of and intervention with human behaviour problems.
4. Assess the theoretical underpinnings of applied behaviour analysis.
5. Critically evaluate the theoretical underpinnings of applied behaviour analysis.
6. Critique research with various types of single-subject and group design.
7. Compare behaviour analytic with other psychological approaches to behavioural issues across the human lifespan.



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture24weekly 2 hour lectures
Seminars12weekly 1 hour seminars
Assignment45Indepent work on assigments
Independent learning44Required readings, literature searches, other independent learning
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Students will engage in a series of interactive lectures during which they will be encouraged to discussion possible interventions and ethical issues associated with a variety of behaviour problems..
They will be required to identify a peer reviewed paper from a behaviour analytic journal and outline and critique this in a class presentation. Students will be required to write a 2000 word essay reviewing the literature behind the same paper and adding a more in-depth critique. Lecture topics will include:.

• Historical and philosophical underpinnings of applied behaviour analysis.
• Assessment and interventions.

• Ethical issues in applied behaviour analysis.
• The role of language in human behaviour.

• Applications of behaviour analysis across the life span including early intervention and adolescence, cognitive behaviour therapy and psychopathology, gambling and addictions, environmental issues and gerontology..
Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Oral presentationsStudents will choose a peer reviewed paper from the applied behaviour analytic literature and present a critique of this to the class40%n/a
Essayn/a60%n/a
Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1
Indicative Reading List
  • Leslie, J. C.: 1999, Behavior Analysis: Foundations and Applications to Psychology, Psychology Press, Hove, 9057024861
  • Miltenberger, R. G.: 2011, Behavior Modification: Principles and Procedures, 5th, Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc, UK, 1111306125
  • Hayes, S. C.,Strosahl, K. D., Wilson, K. G.: 2011, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, 2nd, Guilford Press, New York, 978-1-60918-962-4
  • Bailey, J. S., & Burch, M. R.: 2002, Research Methods in Applied Behavior Analysis, Sage, London, 761925562
  • Kazdan, A. E.: 2010, Single-Case Research Designs: Methods for Clinical and Applied Settings, 2nd Ed, Oxford University Press, Oxford, 195341880
Other Resources
None
Array
Programme or List of Programmes
BPYBSc (Honours) in Psychology
Timetable this semester: Timetable for NS336
Archives:
DCU
Address
The Helix
3U
NDP
Government
EU
Disclaimer | Privacy