For this assignment, you will start writing the Introduction and the Methods section of your hypothetical behavior analytic study.

Consider the area of research of (physical aggression in adolescents and children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder). Then, select a specific behavior, population, and setting for your hypothetical study.

1. Operationally define the appropriate behavior for a hypothetical behavior analytic study (physical aggression in adolescents and children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder) and include examples and nonexamples.
2. Explain the social significance of the behavior chosen and provide justification. Cite 2 behavior analytic journal articles to support your conclusion and explain why this behavior is socially significant to this group of individuals.
3. Fully describe the participants and setting (diagnosis, age, other important information) and the setting where the study took place. used in the hypothetical study, and include all important details.

Use the following structure:

Heading: Introduction; Select and operationally define a dependent variable (behavior) for your hypothetical behavior analytic study. Your operational definition should be brief, objective, clear, and complete.

Discuss the social significance of the behavior and why your research should address it.

• In your discussion, cite 2 behavior analytic journal articles to support your conclusion or explain why this behavior is socially significant to this group of individuals.

Heading: Methods; Participants and Setting. Identify the participants that were targeted in the hypothetical study (diagnosis, age, other important information) and the setting where the study took place.