1. Class Schedule &
Course Procedures
Psychology 4600
Survey of Applied
Behavior Analysis
Research
Spring 2013
All sections are designed and managed by
Dr. Richard W. Malott
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2. Table of Contents
PSY 4600 COURSE PROCEDURES................................................................................4
Course Supervisor..........................................................................................................................4
Course Systems Manager..............................................................................................................5
Your Buddy....................................................................................................................................5
Information for Your Buddy........................................................................................................5
Seminar...........................................................................................................................................5
General Point System....................................................................................................................5
Point Totals.....................................................................................................................................6
Grades.............................................................................................................................................7
Optional Activity Points (OAPs)...................................................................................................7
Important – OAPS and your grade...............................................................................................8
Missed Classes .............................................................................................................................9
Tough Contingencies.....................................................................................................................9
Return Your Homework...............................................................................................................9
Cheating........................................................................................................................................9
Plagiarizing...................................................................................................................................9
Missed Classes................................................................................................................................9
Special Get-Tough Policy on Absences......................................................................................10
Lateness.........................................................................................................................................10
Students......................................................................................................................................10
Professor & Teaching Apprentices.............................................................................................10
Late Homework............................................................................................................................11
Self Management and Final Fiesta Projects..............................................................................11
How to keep your participation points......................................................................................11
Studying and correcting your homework with a non-red pen during class................................11
Mickey Mouse Rules....................................................................................................................11
Adding Insult to Injury...............................................................................................................11
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3. How To Avoid Being A Social Disaster......................................................................................12
How to be way cool......................................................................................................................12
Interpersonal Style and Skills.....................................................................................................12
Technical Skills..........................................................................................................................14
The Legend of Sheldon Stone....................................................................................................15
The Legend of the Cool Coed.....................................................................................................15
On the Other Hand......................................................................................................................16
The One Pointer..........................................................................................................................16
Bottom Line................................................................................................................................16
Professor’s Vita............................................................................................................................17
Let the good times roll!................................................................................................................18
NOTE: You will have a quiz over the course procedures during class
two. Read this entire packet so that you will be prepared to answer
multiple-choice questions over this material.
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4. Materials Checklist
Some of these materials will be handed out in class.
Material In course pack Handed out later
Applied Behavior Cognitive Analysis Work Text Ch.1-17 In course pack
by Richard W. Malott and Students
Reading Assignments with Study Objectives In course pack
I’ll Stop Procrastinating when I Get Around to It In course pack
(Homework)
CD Containing Workshows and Job Aids In course pack
The Contingency-Diagram Checklist – Pink Sheet In course pack
Pink Sheet Flashcards In course pack
The Three-contingency model Checklist – Purple Sheet In course pack
Purple Sheet Flashcards In course pack
Principles of Behavior (POB) Review Quiz List of Terms In course pack
POB Review Quiz Flashcards In course pack
P460 Blue Flashcards (Ch. 1-17) In course pack
Goal-Directed System Design Job Aid In course pack
2 Factor Theory Job Aid In course pack
Transparency Masters In course pack
Letter of Recommendation Checklist In course pack
Letter of Recommendation Request Form In course pack
P460 BACC Pack In course pack
Special Lecture Evaluation In course pack
PSY 460 Course Evaluation In course pack
Red ballpoint pen In course pack
Transparency pen (dark color) In course pack
2 Blank Transparencies In course pack
Year-at-a-glance Transparency In course pack
PSY 4600 Course Best time to call is in the morning; and
the best strategy is to call until you get a
Procedures live Dr. Malott on the other end, though
you should also leave a voice mail.
Email Address –
Course Supervisor DickMalott@dickmalott.com
Dr. Richard W. Malott
Telephone - 372-1268
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