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Name: Score:72 Multiple choice questions
Definition 1 of 72
This is the approach to understanding behavior that assumes that a mental or "inner" dimension
exists that differs from a behavioral dimension and that phenomena in this dimension either
directly cause or at least mediate some forms of behavior. P. 12
Radical Behaviorism
Mentalism
Determinism
Empiricism
Definition 2 of 72
A response is followed by a stimulus change, the effect of which is an increase in the future
frequency of behavior. Which type of stimulus-change operation most likely occurred?
Control
Experiment
Reinforcement
Punishment
Term 3 of 72
Control
The level of investigation in which functional relations can be derived. P. 3
The level of investigation in which functional relations can be derived. P. 4
The level of investigation in which functional relations can be derived. P. 5
The level of investigation in which functional relations can be derived. P. 2
,Definition 4 of 72
You are preparing to observe Jennifer, a second grade student who has difficulty following
teacher direction and frequently wanders around the classroom. The target behavior for Jennifer is
being out of her seat. What is the most appropriate method for measuring this target behavior?
Duration
Frequency
Motivating Operation
Rate
Definition 5 of 72
Behavior assessment seeks to determine the ______ of a behavior.
Outcome
Origin
Purpose
Function
Definition 6 of 72
Assessment methods used in applied behavior analysis
Hypothetical Constructs
Direct observation; Interview; Checklists
Hypothetical constructs
Overall goal Of Science
, Term 7 of 72
Analytic
This is the idea that simple, logical explanations must be ruled out, experimentally or
conceptually, before more complex or abstract explanations are considered. P.6
A fictitious variable that often is simply another name for the observed behavior that
contributes nothing to an unmaintaining the behavior. P. 12
This is the defining characteristic of applied behavior analysis that demonstrates
experimental control over the occurrence and non-occurrence of the behavior.
The principle of ________ determines the degree to which a person's behavior repertoire
maximizes short and long term reinforcers for that individual and for others, and minimizes
short and long term punishers.
Definition 8 of 72
Which of the following is a reason not to use permanent product measurement?
Each behavior occurrence results in the same product
Benefit of others
Data can be clustered and analyzed easily
Moment-to-moment decisions must be made
Term 9 of 72
Knowledge of socially important behavior; Technical skills; Ability to match assessment data with
intervention strategies
Computer-assisted measurement of behavior allows the observer to do all of the following
Operant behavior is selected by its:
These events marked the formal beginning of contemporary applied behavior analysis.
Competencies of a behavior analyst
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