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1.4 Purpose of Single-Subject Research
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Single-subject research is usually conducted with one participant at a time, and we measure that participant’s behavior under different conditions. This way, we can evaluate if – and how much – an intervention changes that individual’s behavior. Here are some examples of questions we can try to answer using single-subject research.
Purpose of Single-Subject Research:
Does an INTERVENTION cause a change in BEHAVIOR?
I believe intervention does cause a change in behaviour. However, I do think the relationship between the interventionist and subject affects the degree to which an intervention may or may not be successful. For example, I am more likely to accept an intervention from my siblings than my parents. In addition, a subject’s motivation for change and desired outcomes may affect the effectiveness of the intervention.
Hi Hurrain
I totally agree that you are right, intervention does cause a change in behaviour, also, effect the relationships. Thanks for sharing. Have a great day!
Alice
That is an interesting statement above, especially when dealing with family dynamics. Sometimes the intervention from parents is unwarranted from a child; thinking of the teen years, when so many other dynamics to the relationship are challenged. I reflect back on my two children, somethings worked for one child and not for the other. I agree that the relationship is integral between individuals along with motivation.
Intervention definitely changes behavior. I understood why behavior analysts choose to do a single-subject design to collect data.
Intervention is a great way to change behaviour.
Intervention is a critical way to change a behavior coupled with positive reinforcement.
Hi everyone
I strongly believe that the intervention effects the others’ behavior. I do have some experience of example two. We had a grade 4 boy, who, kind of over active, when we put more adventure novels, and the war2 history books, which, he interested. He stayed in the reading corn more often and brought the book home to read. Even their parents surprised. The parents said that they never know he like the history because they thought the cartoon books more attractive for children. All in all, if we can aware the age development needs and interest, and offer appropriate intervention, the behavior will be changed or effected.
An intervention can change a person’s behavior if it is well-structured, consistently applied, and aligned with the principles of behavior modification, such as reinforcement and punishment.