Write about a culture or subgroup you already know (please do your best to avoid
the use of language that is based in common misconceptions or stereotypes or language that could be viewed
as offensive to a specific group). Alternatively, you may instead choose a culture that interests you, conduct
Internet research on that group, and base your main posting on what you have learned about that group. The
information you present must be backed up with PEER-REVIEWED resources to support your responses.
- What is one culture or subgroup with which you are familiar or is of interest to you? Some examples of
cultures and subgroups may include race, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, and religious groups. - What are the issues and concerns that psychotherapists and other professions need to be sensitive to when
working with this culture or subgroup (please be specific)? Specifically, what kinds of mistakes or "unaware
discrimination" should you be careful not to make?
You have been elected group leader and have accepted the extra responsibilities even though it will mean a
few sleepless nights. It may help you lessen your workload if you delegate responsibilities to your group
members. The project requires that you create behavior intervention plans for two elementary school students.
You will need to utilize Motivating Operations (MOs) in your plan.
You will play the role of the group leader who is presenting your team’s behavior intervention plans (BIPs). You
will provide background on the following two cases by describing the target behaviors and explaining the
contingencies put in place in the BIPs and why the manipulation of MOs can have a powerful influence on
behavior.
You assign Chrissy’s case to Madeline:
a. Chrissy is in 2nd grade and still does not know her primary colors. You must design a behavior intervention
plan (BIP) to teach Chrissy her colors that can be implemented within her classroom. Be sure to include MOs
in your design (possible reinforcers: Chrissy loves M & M’s and Goldfish crackers. She also loves to play with
baby dolls and puzzles).
b. Explain MOs and their impact on the expression of the target behavior and the value of the reinforcer.
c. How did you take advantage of MOs to increase Chrissy’s learning?