Applied Behavior Analysis
Utilizing a withdrawal and changing criterion design requires the use of a functional behavior assessment of the functional analysis. The approach is essential in creating a function-based criterion contingency. It is appropriate in line with enabling the criterion to be effective and contribute positively towards the entire concept of behavior change. It is also necessary to conduct a reinforce assessment to ensure that the contingency has reinforcing properties. It is possible to adopt the right measures which are appropriate in creating the required outcomes aligned with the concept of behavior change (Klein et al., 2017). Also, clients must be actively involved in intervention development. Involving clients helps to show that they are cared for and held in high esteem. Therefore, clients attain the feeling that they have been given the level of care which they need.
One validity issue which is of importance is the perception which the therapist has with the client. Where the therapist is biased, he risks impacting negatively on the entire concept of behavior change. Therefore, the therapist needs to ensure that he remains objective enough concerning the interaction which he has with the client (Klein et al., 2017). The approach is essential in showing that he is willing to influence an impeccable behavior change, which is likely to create the best outcomes possible (Manolov, Solanas & Sierra, 2020). Another validity issue touches on the experience which the therapist has. He must consider the interests of clients and integrate the knowledge that he has while dealing with them.
One advantage of CCD is that it creates a high chance of behavior change. Its negative side is that it requires a lot of effort to create the best outcomes. A target behavior might entail high levels of irritability. The intervention would involve giving rewards for every 5 hours that an individual is not irritated. The approach is more likely to create high levels of success in changing the behavior of an individual.
Reference
Klein, L. A., Houlihan, D., Vincent, J. L., & Panahon, C. J. (2017). Best practices in utilizing the changing criterion design. Behavior analysis in practice, 10(1), 52-61. DOI 10.1007/s40617-014-0036-x
Manolov, R., Solanas, A., & Sierra, V. (2020). Changing criterion designs: Integrating methodological and data analysis recommendations. The Journal of Experimental Education, 88(2), 335-350.