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PSY 4328, Behavioral and Cognitive Intervention, Spring Semester, 2012

Hagg-Sauer, Rm 214, 10-11:50 AM, Tuesday & Thursday

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PROFESSOR: Dwight Fultz, Ph.D.Office:Hagg-Sauer #210 (hours posted, & below)

Phone: 755-4050 (receptionist 755-2880)

E-Mail:

Course Web Site:faculty.bemidjistate.edu/dfultz/4328.html

COURSE DESCRIPTION: (From the catalog) Behavioral theory and the method of applied behavior analysis (ABA) are explored. Therapeutic application of behavioral and cognitive/behavioral principles to human problems in various settings is practiced. Prerequisites: PSY 1100, PSY 2227.

TEXTs: Kazdin, A.E. (2001). Behavior modification in applied settings (6thed). Long Grove, IL: Waveland Press. ISBN: 1577665821 (or: 0534348998 from Wadsworth – same text)

Beck, J.S. (2011). Cognitive behavior therapy: Basics and beyond(2nded). New York: Guilford. ISBN:1609185048 or 978-1609185046

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Broadly…

► distinguish behavioral and cognitive models of therapy from other counseling and intervention models;

► learn theories, principles and techniques of both behavioral and cognitive-behavioral intervention;

► conceptualize and identify problems in model-specific terms;

► develop a repertoire of evidence-based, “best practices” techniques for common problems;

► become familiar with behavioral and cognitive intervention research/literature sources;

► gain self-awareness and insight into personal habits, struggles, relationships and problem-solving.

Specifically…

► read all assigned material before class;

► attend class and participate in classroom activities and discussions;

► use behavioral and cognitive therapy terms and concepts correctly when speaking and writing;

► demonstrate learning of text and class content by appropriately responding to quiz and exam items.

GRADES will be based on the following:*

Weekly Quizzes: Twelve 10-pt quizzes will be given during the semester on the assigned reading. These will be given on a variable interval (VI: 2.25 class days) schedule. There will be no make-up quizzes, the lowest 2 quiz scores will be dropped. 100 pts

Exercises & reports: 5-8 assignments given periodically throughout the semestergenerally requiring a 1-page report, each to be turned in during class time on the due date. 5 pts each.

Behavioral Projects: Two behavioral projects will be developed in written form. The first of these (25 pts) must involve someone else, and the second (50 pts) mustinvolve self-management. Details are provided on extensive handouts. There is also a Research Project option for these points, to be discussed in class.

Participation and progress discussions*: It is expected that you will practice and implement B & C techniques and exercises into your own life, but many of these will be practiced during class time. Earnest participation in the exercises is expected (for which class attendance is required). “Progress discussions” consist of meeting with me (bringing written ideas or data) at least twice during the semester to discuss projects.

Final Exam: Tues, May 1, 3:30-5:30 PM. 50pts

Grade Requirements*

A, B, C, and D cutoffs are 90%, 80%, 70%, and 60%, respectively, of the possible points in the class.

*Notes…Contributions to the learning culture of the class will be taken into account for borderline scores when grades are computed. Class attendance, discussion participation, timely submission of thoughtful written materials, obtaining feedback on projects, discussing conceptual, project or quiz performance difficulties,… are all important components of an optimal learning culture. Also, missed assignment deadlines will result in 10% per weekday point loss.

…Students are responsible for all in-class information (including syllabus or schedule changes) whether attending that particular class or not.

COURSE OUTLINE(tentative)

DatesChaptersClass Activity/Topic

Jan 10-19K 1,2Review (pretest, terms). Introduction. Programming. Concepts.

24, 26K 3Goals, target behaviors. Program planning..

31, Feb 2 K 4Functional analysis/assessment.

Feb 7, 9K 5Evaluation (design).

14, 16K 6Reinforcement, the "DRs,"

21, 23K 7, 8Punishment. Extinction. Small project due (Feb 234).

29, March 1 K 10Self mgmt./control. Self-Management Project (SMP) guidelines

March 13, 15K9Special techniques and variations (“Tweaking tips!”)

20, 22K 12Maintenance, transfer. Begin SMP

27, 29K 13.14Social, ethical, legal issues. Trends. Turn in SMP, baseline data & functional analysis (40 pts, March 2931)

April 3, 5 K 11, B 1-5Intro to cognitive methods, Cognitive Therapy, Conceptualization

10, 12B 6-10Automatic Thoughts and Emotions

17, 19B 11-14Beliefs, more Cognitive Therapy TechniquesSMP data due Apr 2119

24B 15-17Techniques, imagery, homework

Schedule*, Spring 2012 Dwight Fultz, Ph.D.Office Phone:755-4050

Messages:755-2880 (Reception area, 3rd floor Hagg-Sauer)

E-Mail: Home page: faculty.bemidjistate.edu/dfultz

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday

9:00 / OFFICE / OFFICE / ║
10:00 / B&C Intervention / OFFICE / B&C Intervention / appts, intern
11:00 / OFFICE / B&C Intervention / OFFICE / B&C Intervention / supervision,
12:00 / OFFICE /

PSY-MS Mtg

/ OFFICE /

DeptMtg

/ meetings, etc
1:00 PM / Pre-Internship / OFFICE / OFFICE / ║
OFFICE / ║
Evening/night / PSY 6002 …

* Please contact me early if a problem is anticipated, or leave an E-Mail or phone message if I am not directly available. Schedule an appointment with me if you cannot make it during posted office hours.