According to the book, it is clear that the visual analysis’ design is A-B-A-B reversal
design because the data tables displays a rhythm of baseline, intervention, baseline and
intervention. There is also a comparison of the month to the kilowatts of energy utilized rounded
off to the nearest 100. At the baseline section the data shows steady changes that are similar for
both tables (Miltenberger, 2016). At the intervention section the data for both tables are the same
but during different months. An examination on between conditions, it is realized that from the
baseline towards intervention, the values reduce and rise at the same amount of kilowatts, which
is 100 (Miltenberger, 2016). Although they are quite less between the second baseline and the
intervention conditions.
A varying criterion design requires a sequence that involves treatment procedures and
progress checks. To make the treatment a changing criterion design requires a single baseline,
two treatment procedures with no baseline stage and thereafter, the criterion levels. Aspects such
as accuracy, frequency, and duration have to be considered (Miltenberger, 2016). The levels of
the criterion have to be in the treatment stages for easy matching and rechecks to confirm their
comparison to the criterion level whether they are below, above or they match.
I would recommend a regulation of energy such that the rise and fall of the kilowatts
become either zero or 100. Through the utilization of the changing criterion design, the sequence
is easily monitored and kilowatts realized when it reduces across intervention process. The exact
level is checked if is below or above the criterion level. The changing criterion design becomes
reliable basing on the treatment procedures implemented. Less energy used means there would
be resources saved for future purposes.
APPLICATION OF CONTENT IN BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION 3
Reference
Miltenberger, R. G. (2016). Behavior modification: Principles and procedures (6th