Overview
In many cases, after a target behavior has been identified, the first step in completing an FBA for a client is to conduct an indirect assessment. In indirect assessments, the analyst gathers information from people who are familiar with the person exhibiting the behavior. A parent, teacher, the individual, or all three might be asked for information. Examples of indirect assessments include interviews, checklists, and rating scales. For this assignment, you will complete an indirect assessment as part of your FBA for Monica.
Preparation
To prepare for this assignment, complete the following:
Review the Functional Analysis Screening Tool (FAST) found in the Week 2: Indirect AssessmentsLinks to an external site. reading list. You will need to complete one for this assignment.
Read the information on the “Monica’s Case” tab in the Functional Behavior Assessment: Introduction and Monica’s Case media piece.
Review the Capella Compassion Code.
Instructions
For this assignment complete the following:
FUNCTIONAL ASSESSMENT SCREENING TOOL
Complete the Functional Analysis Screening Tool (FAST) using the information from Monica’s case. You can use the Microsoft Word version of the FAST Tool [DOCX] if you prefer.
INDIRECT ASSESSMENT SUMMARY
Once you have completed the FAST, write a summary of the indirect assessment in the text box on the Monica’s Case tab of the Functional Behavior Assessment: Introduction and Monica’s Case media piece. Include the following information in your summary.
Describe client behaviors to be addressed, based on the results of a functional assessment interview.Your description should be clear and brief, yet comprehensive.
Summarize information gathered from family members during a functional assessment interview.Be sure to explain how you incorporated a compassionate approach during the interview. Refer to the Capella Compassion Code for more information.
Describe the environmental conditions surrounding the occurrence of a target behavior.Your description should be clear and brief.
To complete this assignment, copy and paste your indirect assessment summary from the media piece into the FBA Template [DOCX] and submit both the FAST and your template to the assignment area.
Additional Requirements
Written communication: Employ academic communication skills that are scholarly, professional, and respectful of the diversity, dignity, and integrity of others, in a manner consistent with members of the psychology profession.
Length: The summary should be 1–2 pages.
Competencies Measured
By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:
Competency 1: Interpret findings of applied behavior analysis research.Describe client behaviors to be addressed, based on the results of a functional assessment interview.
Summarize information gathered from family members during a functional assessment interview.
Describe the environmental conditions surrounding the occurrence of a target behavior.
Competency 2: Apply functional analysis techniques.Complete the Functional Assessment Screening Tool (FAST).
Competency 4: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly and consistent with expectations for professionals in the field of psychology.Write coherently to support a central idea with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics as expected of a psychology professional.