Syllabus

Course Code: BSE-401    Course Name: C. Applied Behavioural Analysis(HI)

MODULE NO / UNIT COURSE SYLLABUS CONTENTS OF MODULE NOTES
1 Introduction to Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA)-(I)
1.1 Principles of Behavioural Approach
1.2 ABA - Concept and Definition
1.3 Assumptions of ABA – Classical and Operant Conditioning
2 Introduction to Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA)-(II)
2.1 Behaviour- Definition and Feature
2.2 Assessment of Behaviour – Functional Analysis of Behaviour, Behaviour RecordingSystems
3 Strategies for Positive Behaviour Support-(I)
3.1 Selection of Behavioural Goals
3.2 Reinforcement
- Types: Positive and Negative, Primary and Secondary
- Schedules: Continuous, Fixed Ratio, Fixed Interval, Variable Ratio, Variable Interval
4 Strategies for Positive Behaviour Support-(II)
4.1 Discrete Trial Teaching
- Discriminative Stimulus - Characteristics
- Response
- Prompts: Physical, Gestural, Pointing, Visual, Positional, Verbal
- Consequence - Characteristics
- Inter-Trial Interval
4.2 Application of ABA in Group Setting
- Negotiation and contract
- Token economy
- Response cost
- Pairing and fading
4.3 Leadership role of teacher in promoting positive behaviour
5 Management of Challenging Behaviour
5.1 Differential Reinforcements of Behaviour
5.2 Extinction and Time Out
5.3 Response Cost and Overcorrection
5.4 Maintenance
5.5 Generalization and Fading
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