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Problem
LeBlanc, L.A., Sellers, T. P., Ala'i, S. (2020). Building and sustaining meaningful and effective relationships as a supervisor and mentor. New York: Sloan Publishing. Chapters 6, & 7.
Chapter 6
A. How do the authors define "expert" within the field of behavior analysis?
B. What are some of the risks associated with failing to identify an expert?
C. What are the two basic components of observational learning?
D. What are the steps in the observational learning sequence?
E. What are the primary components of self-management?
Chapter 7
A. Using your own words, how does Skinner define "problem"?
B. Using your own words, how does Skinner define "problem-solving"?
C. Using your own words, summarize each of the 5 steps of problem solving outlined in the chapter.
D. What is nuanced noticing and how can the supervisor teach this skill to the supervisee? Provide a real life example showing how you have engaged in nuanced noticing in your professional life.
E. What are the proposed strategies to increase response variability during a brainstorming session? Provide a real life example on how you have applied one of those strategies.
Carr, J. E., Wilder, D. A., Majdalany, L., Mathisen, D., & Strain, L. A. (2013). An Assessment-based Solution to a Human-Service Employee Performance Problem: An Initial Evaluation of the Performance Diagnostic Checklist - Human Services. Behavior analysis in practice, 6(1), 16-32.
A. What is the PDC and the PDC-HS? What is the difference between them?
B. What is "performance analysis" and what is its equivalent in clinical behavior analysis?
C. What was the purpose of this study?
D. Describe how the PDC-HS is administered.
E. What were the results of this study?
Wilder, D. A., Austin, J., & Casella, S. (2009). Applying behavior analysis in organizations: Organizational behavior management. Psychological Services, 6(3), 202.
A. How does OBM relate to applied behavior analysis and to behavior analysis as a whole?
B. What methods did Aubrey Daniels use to decrease turnover in the textile industry?
C. What are the steps involved in applying OBM to an organization or business?
D. The authors state that OBM interventions can be classified in two different categories. What are the categories? Briefly describe each category.
E. What are the three specialty areas that have emerged from OBM?
Rodriguez, M. (2016). Leadership behaviors and employee engagement. Behavior Analyst Quarterly. 2(2)
A. What is the operant definition of leadership as defined by Mawhinney (2001) and described by the author?
B. According to the author, what did Komaki identify as actions an effective leader needs to take to motivate others?
C. What is "culture" as it relates to an organization? What are the two leadership tasks identified as contributing to organizational culture?
D. In the article, Google's goal-setting strategy is given as an example of an effective strategy. Briefly describe Google's strategy.
E. What is a leader according to the article? What are the takeaways as to how to provide effective leadership?