1000 Flashcards Bcba Exam
Behavior analysis aims not only to describe and Control
predict behavior but ultimately to ______ it.
A BCBA records how often a child engages in Description, as data collection without manipulation is occurring.
tantrums without intervention. Which goal is being
met?
If a functional relation is established between a Prediction, because consistent correlation is demonstrated.
stimulus and behavior, which scientific goal is
achieved?
Prediction alone is sufficient for behavior analysis. False. Prediction does not imply causation; control is required to
Explain. demonstrate functional relationships.
What does determinism assume in behavior All behavior is lawful and caused by environmental variables, not
analysis? random.
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,1000 Flashcards Bcba Exam
A practitioner says behavior "just happens." Which Determinism, because behavior must have causes.
assumption is violated?
Define empiricism in behavior analysis. Objective observation and measurement guide conclusions, not
intuition.
Decisions in ABA must be based on ______ rather Empirical data
than subjective belief.
What is parsimony? The simplest explanation based on known principles should be
considered before complex ones.
A BCBA attributes aggression to "unconscious Parsimony
drives" without evidence. Which principle is
ignored?
Define pragmatism in ABA. Truth is judged by effectiveness—what works to produce meaningful
change.
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A treatment is valid if it is theoretically appealing, False. Pragmatism requires demonstrated effectiveness, not theoretical
regardless of results. Explain. appeal.
What is selectionism? Behavior evolves through selection by consequences (phylogenic,
ontogenic, cultural levels).
Behavior is selected by its ______. Consequences
Name the three levels of selection in behavior Phylogenic (evolution), Ontogenic (learning history), Cultural (group
analysis. practices).
A child learns to say "please" because it gets Ontogenic selection
reinforced. Which level?
Reflexes like blinking are examples of which Phylogenic
selection level?
Social norms like greeting others reflect which Cultural
selection level?
What is radical behaviorism? A philosophy that includes both observable and private events as
behavior.
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Radical behaviorism excludes thoughts and False. It includes them as private behaviors influenced by environment.
feelings. Explain.
Thoughts are considered ______ behavior in radical Private
behaviorism.
How does radical behaviorism differ from Radical includes private events; methodological excludes them.
methodological behaviorism?
A therapist ignores emotions because they are Methodological behaviorism
"unobservable." Which stance?
Define behaviorism broadly. The philosophy focusing on behavior as subject matter of scientific
study.
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Behavior analysis aims not only to describe and Control
predict behavior but ultimately to ______ it.
A BCBA records how often a child engages in Description, as data collection without manipulation is occurring.
tantrums without intervention. Which goal is being
met?
If a functional relation is established between a Prediction, because consistent correlation is demonstrated.
stimulus and behavior, which scientific goal is
achieved?
Prediction alone is sufficient for behavior analysis. False. Prediction does not imply causation; control is required to
Explain. demonstrate functional relationships.
What does determinism assume in behavior All behavior is lawful and caused by environmental variables, not
analysis? random.
1
,1000 Flashcards Bcba Exam
A practitioner says behavior "just happens." Which Determinism, because behavior must have causes.
assumption is violated?
Define empiricism in behavior analysis. Objective observation and measurement guide conclusions, not
intuition.
Decisions in ABA must be based on ______ rather Empirical data
than subjective belief.
What is parsimony? The simplest explanation based on known principles should be
considered before complex ones.
A BCBA attributes aggression to "unconscious Parsimony
drives" without evidence. Which principle is
ignored?
Define pragmatism in ABA. Truth is judged by effectiveness—what works to produce meaningful
change.
2
,1000 Flashcards Bcba Exam
A treatment is valid if it is theoretically appealing, False. Pragmatism requires demonstrated effectiveness, not theoretical
regardless of results. Explain. appeal.
What is selectionism? Behavior evolves through selection by consequences (phylogenic,
ontogenic, cultural levels).
Behavior is selected by its ______. Consequences
Name the three levels of selection in behavior Phylogenic (evolution), Ontogenic (learning history), Cultural (group
analysis. practices).
A child learns to say "please" because it gets Ontogenic selection
reinforced. Which level?
Reflexes like blinking are examples of which Phylogenic
selection level?
Social norms like greeting others reflect which Cultural
selection level?
What is radical behaviorism? A philosophy that includes both observable and private events as
behavior.
3
, 1000 Flashcards Bcba Exam
Radical behaviorism excludes thoughts and False. It includes them as private behaviors influenced by environment.
feelings. Explain.
Thoughts are considered ______ behavior in radical Private
behaviorism.
How does radical behaviorism differ from Radical includes private events; methodological excludes them.
methodological behaviorism?
A therapist ignores emotions because they are Methodological behaviorism
"unobservable." Which stance?
Define behaviorism broadly. The philosophy focusing on behavior as subject matter of scientific
study.
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