My Vision As A Psychology Practitioner Scholar

Ever since I was young I have always questioned the human behaviour, it was until I got into my 20s that my interest grew deeper. I began to question why people act the way they do and why every single person has a different reaction to different situation. I find it fascinating how different society and culture can affect someone's behaviour. for example I come from Somalia where in order to discipline your child you have to beat them, and I remember when we first arrived to Britain my mother would punish us by physically beating us if we do something bad, but as she become familiar with the British culture and society her behaviour changed.

My goals to complete the Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis are both, personal and professional. On a professional level, I want to advance my graduate studies by becoming a certified Behavior Analyst. For this I must complete the courses required by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board. On a personal level, this certificate means several things: providing an example of improvement for my family, and providing my family with the adequate financial resources in the furure. I have been the first in my family to obtain a university degree. Being certified as a behavioral analyst would make me a specialist in this field. It is my hope that the completion of my professional career stimulates other family members to aspire higher educational goals and become productive professional citizens in society.

Loona, M. I., & Kamal, A. (2011). Translation and Adaptation of Disruptive Behaviour Disorder Rating Scale. Pakistan Journal of Psychological Research, 26(2), 149-165. Retrieved from http://www.pjprnip.edu.pk/pjpr/index.php/pjpr/article/viewFile/23/16

This report detailing issues in behavior intervention first reviews information regarding the use of functional behavior assessments and then explains intervention strategies which may be effective in dealing with behavior issues in schools. In addition, issues that impede treatment are discussed. This source appears to be objectively written with the goal to inform the reader of functional behavior assessments, treatment for problem behavior and issues which may cause treatment to fail. This source may be useful when researching Behavior Intervention Plans because team members and

Psychology has always fascinated me, learning about classical conditioning (Ivan Pavlov), personality the id, ego, and superego (Sigmund Freud), were all interesting subjects in my high school introduction to psychology class. This subject was very interesting that it planted a desire that I had never forgotten, the desire of wanting to be a psychologist. The dysfunctional home environment in which I grew up also played a role in my decision. Although, I presently I hold a BA in Information Systems, I decided to return to school for my masters in psychology, since it was my first love. Choosing clinical psychology with a specialization in forensic was an easy decision, I love psychology and learning about the law of our country and the United Kingdom. One of my favorite past times is watching television shows old and new alike, such as Perry Mason, The Good Wife on CBS, Law and Order/Special Victim Unit on NBC, and Damages on Netflix. Television shows in the United States and the United Kingdom are not my only pass time, I love to cook, growing up in a Jamaican household undoubtedly allowed me the ability to learn to cook, some of their main dishes such as ackee and salt/cod fish, escovitch fish, curry chicken and much more. My mother also taught me to cook Italian dishes, and within the last three years I’ve learned to bake challah bread. The field of psychology is important to because I hope to comprehend violence

They then take the information gleaned from the observations and assessments and form their treatment plans. The ongoing collection of data is what drives behavior analysts’ decisions when it comes to making changes to the plan they have created. This guideline also includes the expectation that, when presenting information for publication or at a conference, behavior analysts present information with the highest degree of integrity (Bailey & Burch, 2011). This integrity is established by the use of the scientific knowledge that the behavior analyst has gained in their training.

Participants: M. Parker, Guidance Counselor, B. Michael, Social worker, Parent, D. Shaw Principal, S. Roberts, Behavioral Consultant, Classroom Teachers; D. Chemnitz and C. Ragusa

The Behavior Assessment System for Children Third Structured Developmental History (BASC-3) was administered to Mrs. X and AH on February 21 to fulfill a graduate course requirement for the Queen’s College School Psychology Program.

Behavior rating scales scores were shared. Rating scores from parents and teachers were elevated for the area of depression. Trinity’s self-rating indicated that she recognizes the need to take responsibility, acknowledges that there are areas of her life that she needs helps with and she is open to continuing therapy

I have first-hand experience working with Behavior Analysts and have a full understanding of what the profession entails. As an RBT, I have assisted Behavior Analysts in conducting direct and indirect assessments, as well as with functional analysis during Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA). While assisting with FBAs, I have learned that it requires a considerable amount of time to be conducted properly. My experience assisting Behavior Analysts in conducting FBAs has taught me how to be patient during the process and the importance of accurately collecting reliable data. It is imperative to be meticulous during data collection to ensure the validity of the

Alessandra, Tony. (2011). The DISC Platinum Rule Behavioral Style Assessment. Retrieved March 21, 2011, from

Bobby’s parents are instructed to engage in five-minutes of special time every day where they play with Bobby and practice PRIDE skills. Progress monitoring of Bobby’s behavior will include the Eyberg child behavior inventory (ECBI), Dyadic parent interaction coding system (DPICS), and the Sutter-Eyberg student behavior inventory-revised (SESBI-R). Termination of treatment will be based on mastery of PRIDE skills, level of compliance at home and school, and cooperation with the time-out procedures.

One of the key points from this week’s reading is choosing appropriate assessments for identifying emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD). As part of my CLC, we identified five assessments commonly used to identify EBD. As I reflect on the assignment, I have concluded that, in my opinion, the functional behavioral assessment (FBA) is the most effective and commonly used assessment. This is the primary assessment instrument we use in my district. The FBA includes

The views of executive functions on ADHD are based around a conflicting understanding of what executive function is, how it is measured, and how it is related to ADHD. Some view executive function as being measurable by traditional neuropsychological “tests of EF,” and only a small amount of individuals with ADHD, about one-third, have impairments of executive function (Brown, 2006). In contrast, Barklely and Brown claims that all individuals who have ADHD have significant executive function impairments, and these impairments are the core of the disorder (Brown, 2006). They also argue that executive function deficits cannot be measured by traditional neuropsychological “tests of EF.” Instead, they believe that these impairments are better measured

HOW ARE ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR PATTERNS METHODS OF ASSESSMENT 80–99 CLASSIFIED? 70–77 The Clinical Interview The DSM and Models of Abnormal Behavior Computerized Interviews Psychological Tests STANDARDS OF ASSESSMENT 77–80 Neuropsychological Assessment Reliability Behavioral Assessment Validity Cognitive Assessment Physiological Measurement SOCIOCULTURAL AND ETHNIC FACTORS IN ASSESSMENT 99–100 SUMMING UP 100–101