BST1124 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Ecological Psychology, Systems Analysis
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Uses educational methods to expand repertoire and system change methods to redesign the person"s living environment and minimize problem behaviour. Primary goal: lifestyle changes that will give all relevant stakeholders bene ts. Secondary goal: reduce problem behaviour by teaching a socially acceptale alternative behaviour that achieves their goals. Aba perspective: 3-term contingency, direct measurement of behaviour, teaching methods: shaping, prompting, chaining, reinforcement. Normalization/inclusion: those with disabilities should be able to live in similar settings and have similar opportunities to those without disabilities. Person centred values: identify needs and goals that address the values of the individual, improve choice/decision making, problem solving, personal goal setting, enhance personal dignity and opportunities for choice (self-determination) should be considered. Comprehensive life chance & quality of life: focus on improving quality of life rather than directly reducing problem behaviour, social signi cance for all stakeholders (environmental manipulation) Lifespan perspective: the intervention is never seen as ending.
