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In a changing criterion design, the introduction of the independent variable (IV) is done in a(n) -
✔✔stepwise fashion
When treatment is introduced in the first component of a multiple baseline design, the
baseline levels in the other components should _________________. - ✔✔stay the same
If generalization is observed when the independent variable is introduced to the first baseline in
the multiple baseline design, one way to show control is to change the design to
___________________. - ✔✔NOT: changing criterion design
Three elements of social validity are: - ✔✔goals; procedures; outcomes
Social validity refers to the degree to which: - ✔✔NOT: assessment and treatment effects
result in a decrease in socially inappropriate behavior
Treatment fidelity refers to the extent to which - ✔✔the therapist accurately implements
the treatment
,External validity refers to the extent to which: - ✔✔how well the results can be generalized
to other populations, settings, etc.
In behavior analytic research, we seldom use group research designs. How do we demonstrate
external validity? - ✔✔replicate previous methods
Only when you have stable baseline data can you proceed to treatment. - ✔✔False
IOA data should be collected only during intervention phases - ✔✔False
Some threats to quality data include indirect measurement, an insensitive measurement
scale, poorly scheduled observation periods, and inadequate observer training. - ✔✔True
Which of the strategies listed below can be used to increase treatment fidelity? - ✔✔NOT:
Collect data on the accuracy and reliability of the IV to determine if the actual
implementation of all of the experimental conditions over the course of the study matches
the description in the reported methodology.
When controlling for artifactual variance, which of the following types of measurement
is considered the gold standard in behavioral research? - ✔✔NOT: Event Recording
, You decide to conduct a forced-choice preference assessment with a child. During the
preference assessment, the child selects toy cars most frequently; therefore, it is ranked
highest. Based on this information, what can you say about toy cars? - ✔✔toy cars may be
a reinforcer for this student
Which of the following IS NOT a guideline for increasing the effectiveness of positive
reinforcement interventions? - ✔✔gradually decrease the response-to-reinforcement ratio
Negative reinforcement can be differentiated from punishment by carefully attending to the role
of the "aversive" stimulus. In a negative reinforcement contingency, the aversive stimulus
________________, whereas in a punishment contingency, the aversive stimulus
_____________. - ✔✔Is present prior to the occurrence of the target behavior; is presented
following the target behavior.
The key distinction between positive and negative reinforcement is: - ✔✔The type of
stimulus change that occurs following a response.
Thinning refers to _____________. - ✔✔Weakening the reinforcement schedule
Variable schedules of reinforcement indicate that reinforcement will occur after ____________.
- ✔✔An average number of responses or interval
Multiple schedules of reinforcement are different from mixed schedules in that
_____________. - ✔✔Multiple schedules are signaled and mixed schedules are not signaled
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