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  • Behavior Analysis
  • Psychology
  • Education

Background:

  • Supervised fieldwork is essential for training behavior analysts.
  • Existing literature focuses on supervisor best practices, neglecting the trainee's role.
  • Resources detailing trainee expectations are needed.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To delineate recommended activities for behavior-analytic trainees.
  • To outline the trainee's role within the supervisory relationship.
  • To extend current literature on supervised fieldwork by focusing on trainee responsibilities.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing practice guidelines for behavior-analytic supervision.
  • Adaptation of supervisor guidelines to define trainee activities.
  • Literature synthesis to outline trainee expectations.

Main Results:

  • Identified specific, recommended activities for behavior-analytic trainees.
  • Clarified the trainee's active role in the supervisory process.
  • Provided a framework for trainee engagement in fieldwork.

Conclusions:

  • Trainee participation is crucial for effective behavior-analytic supervision.
  • This work provides a foundation for understanding trainee responsibilities.
  • Further research can build upon these outlined trainee activities.