For this assignment, you will demonstrate the skills needed for conducting an indirect assessment wh ...
For this assignment, you will demonstrate the skills needed for conducting an indirect assessment which is how practitioners generally begin the FBA. Although the indirect assessment does not require you to observe the target behaviors, it is a critical component of the FBA because it allows you to build rapport with the stakeholders. Be sure to incorporate values of compassion and cultural humility when conducting the indirect assessment. Instructions Use the template provided by your instructor to complete the following. Be sure to complete the self-assessment grading rubric included in the template. (I attached the template and the case, this assignment is the first part of two more assignments in future weeks with the same case study) Part 1: Conducting the IISCA Open-Ended Interview You will be simulating the IISCA Open-Ended Interview (IISCA OEI) using the case study provided to you. Fill out this interview. including the qualitative information provided in the case. Document the advantages and limitations of the IISCA OEI. Provide a rationale for why one might select this interview tool for the indirect assessment. Consider how you might conduct your interview taking into account cultural variables and the Capella Compassion Code [DOCX] Download Capella Compassion Code [DOCX]. Part 2: Summarize the Information Gathered Summarize the following information: Data gathered from the interview. Most dangerous and less severe concerning behaviors. Synthesized establishing operations influencing problem behaviors. Synthesized reinforcers for the client. Part 3: Summarize the Interpersonal Skills Needed Additionally, summarize the interpersonal skills needed to gather information for an FBA from an interview. Provide examples of approaches you would take from the Capella Compassion Code [DOCX] to engage in compassionate assessment methods when interviewing others. Additional Requirements Your assignment should meet the following requirements: Written communication: Should be free of errors that detract from the overall message. APA formatting: Paper, references, and citations are formatted according to current APA style guidelines. Use Academic WriterLinks to an external site. for guidance in citing sources and formatting your paper in proper APA style. See the Writing CenterLinks to an external site. for more APA resources specific to your degree level. Resources: At least three scholarly or professional resources. Resources should include the course texts, and a combination of seminal works. Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12-point. Refer to the MS in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Research GuideLinks to an external site. for help finding resources. Refer to the Indirect Assessment rubric to ensure you understand the grading criteria for this assignment. Competencies Measured By successfully completing this assignment , you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria: Competency 1: Assess the environmental variables and functions of behavior. Accurately describe the interview tool selected for the indirect assessment. Accurately describe the advantages and limitations of the interview tool selected. Explain why this interview tool is appropriate to the situation. Provide the completed interview. Summarize the information gathered from the indirect assessment, missing only minor information. Competency 4: Apply compassionate approaches to assessment procedures. Describe the interpersonal skills required to conduct an indirect assessment. Competency 5: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly and consistent with expectations for professionals in the field of psychology. Include grading rubric and a mostly accurate self-assessment, with a few errors. Demonstrate an academic writing style through well-organized prose that follows assignment guidelines. Demonstrate compliance with APA style, citation, and referencing guidelines. View Rubric Week 3 Assignment: Indirect Assessment Week 3 Assignment: Indirect Assessment Criteria Ratings Pts Accurately describe the interview tool selected for the indirect assessment. 17.6 to >14.96 pts DISTINGUISHED Accurately describes the interview tool used to conduct the indirect assessment and provides supporting evidence. 14.96 to >12.32 pts PROFICIENT Accurately describes the interview tool selected for the indirect assessment. 12.32 to >0 pts BASIC Partially describes the interview tool used to conduct the indirect assessment, but does not provide a complete description or the information is incorrect. 0 pts NON_PERFORMANCE Does not describe the interview tool used to conduct the indirect assessment. / 17.6 pts Accurately describe the advantages and limitations of the interview tool selected. 17.6 to >14.96 pts DISTINGUISHED Accurately describes the advantages and limitations of the interview tool selected and provides supporting evidence. 14.96 to >12.32 pts PROFICIENT Accurately describes the advantages and limitations of the interview tool selected. 12.32 to >0 pts BASIC Partially describes the advantages and limitations of the interview tool selected, but some of the information is inaccurate or missing. 0 pts NON_PERFORMANCE Does not describe the advantages and limitations of the interview tool selected. / 17.6 pts Explain why this interview tool is appropriate to the situation. 17.6 to >14.96 pts DISTINGUISHED Explains why this interview tool is appropriate to the situation and provides supporting evidence. 14.96 to >12.32 pts PROFICIENT Explains why this interview tool is appropriate to the situation. 12.32 to >0 pts BASIC Attempts to explain why this interview tool is appropriate to the situation, but the explanation is inaccurate or incomplete. 0 pts NON_PERFORMANCE Does not explain why this interview tool is appropriate to the situation. / 17.6 pts Describe the interpersonal skills required to conduct an indirect assessment. 17.6 to >14.96 pts DISTINGUISHED Describes the interpersonal skills required to conduct an indirect assessment and uses supporting evidence, including the Capella Compassion Code. 14.96 to >12.32 pts PROFICIENT Describes the interpersonal skills required to conduct an indirect assessment. 12.32 to >0 pts BASIC Attempts to describe the interpersonal skills required to conduct an indirect assessment, but the explanation is unclear or incomplete. 0 pts NON_PERFORMANCE Does not describe the interpersonal skills required to conduct an indirect assessment. / 17.6 pts Provide the completed interview. 17.6 to >14.96 pts DISTINGUISHED Provides the interview containing information with no errors or missing information. 14.96 to >12.32 pts PROFICIENT Provides the completed interview. 12.32 to >0 pts BASIC Provides the interview, but it is incomplete or is inaccurately filled out. 0 pts NON_PERFORMANCE Does not provide an interview. / 17.6 pts Summarize the information gathered from the indirect assessment, missing only minor information. 32 to >27.2 pts DISTINGUISHED Summarizes the information gathered from the indirect assessment correctly. 27.2 to >22.4 pts PROFICIENT Summarizes the information gathered from the indirect assessment, missing only minor information. 22.4 to >0 pts BASIC Summarizes the information gathered, but it does not align with the completed survey, checklist, or interview. 0 pts NON_PERFORMANCE Does not summarize the information gathered from the indirect assessment. / 32 pts Include grading rubric and a mostly accurate self-assessment, with a few errors. 8 to >6.8 pts DISTINGUISHED Includes grading rubric and an accurate self-assessment. 6.8 to >5.6 pts PROFICIENT Includes grading rubric and a mostly accurate self-assessment, with a few errors. 5.6 to >0 pts BASIC Includes grading rubric, but does not accurately assess one's own performance. 0 pts NON_PERFORMANCE Does not include grading rubric with self-assessed score. / 8 pts Demonstrate an academic writing style through well-organized prose that follows assignment guidelines. 16 to >13.6 pts DISTINGUISHED Demonstrates an academic writing style through well-organized prose that contains no significant grammatical or mechanical errors and follows assignment guidelines. 13.6 to >11.2 pts PROFICIENT Demonstrates an academic writing style through well-organized prose that follows assignment guidelines. 11.2 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. / 16 pts Demonstrate compliance with APA style, citation, and referencing guidelines. 16 to >13.6 pts DISTINGUISHED Develops a paper that is fully compliant with APA style, citation, and referencing guidelines. 13.6 to >11.2 pts PROFICIENT Demonstrates compliance with APA style, citation, and referencing guidelines. 11.2 to >0 pts BASIC Demonstrates minimally acceptable compliance with APA style, citation, and referencing guidelines. 0 pts NON_PERFORMANCE Does not demonstrate compliance with APA style, citation, and referencing guidelines. / 16 pts Total Points: 0
