Capella University PSY 5260 Week 3 Quiz; This quiz covers elements from the BCBA/BCaBA Task List (5th ed.)

Instructions This quiz covers elements from the BCBA/BCaBA Task List (5th ed.) from this week. This quiz will help you and your instructor to assess your learning gains and mastery of the relevant learning objectives and the following course competency: • Explain the philosophical assumptions in behavior analysis. Please carefully read the following instructions before beginning the quiz: • You must complete and submit the quiz by 11:59 p.m. CST Sunday. • Do not start the quiz until you are fully prepared to complete it (that is, all of this week's study activities must be completed). The quiz must be completed without referring to reading materials, study aids (for example, flash cards), or notes. A dictionary is permitted to check spelling; however, a glossary is not permitted. Contact with other learners or any informant is expressly prohibited during a quiz. • There is no time limit for this or any other courseroom quizzes. • You may take this quiz once. Be sure to review the readings before you start the quiz. Click the linked quiz title to access the quiz. If you have any issues with the quiz, contact your instructor. Attempt History Attempt Time Score LATEST Attempt 1 Time:40 minutes Score:20 out of 20 Score for this quiz: 20 out of 20 Submitted Aug 12 at 7:09pm This attempt took 40 minutes. Pragmatism is the philosophy that understanding a concept or situation has implications for action. Applied. Theoretical. Practical. Historic. What is the primary emphasis of selectionism in behaviorism? Internal mental processes. Environmental factors and consequences. Selectionism in behaviorism emphasizes the role of environmental factors and consequences in shaping behavior. Innate instincts. Genetic determinism. Individualizing interventions, using evidence-based practices and data-driven decision making are examples of . Pragmatism. Mentalism. Realism. Idealism. Which statement aligns with the principle of pragmatism in science? The truth of a theory is determined solely by its complexity. The value of a theory is based on its practical consequences and usefulness. The principle of pragmatism in science aligns with the statement that the value of a theory is based on its practical consequences and usefulness. Scientific theories must conform to established dogma. The value of a theory is determined by its conformity to tradition. In the context of behaviorism, what is "phylogeny"? The study of individual behavior patterns. The analysis of social behaviors in animals. The influence of environmental factors on behavior. The evolutionary history of a species. Phylogeny in behaviorism refers to the evolutionary history of a species and how behavior may have evolved over time. It examines the role of evolution in shaping behavior. What does the assumption of pragmatism in science suggest about the value of a scientific theory? The value of a theory is based on its conformity to established dogma. The value of a theory is determined solely by its complexity. The value of a theory is based on its practical consequences and usefulness. The assumption of pragmatism in science suggests that the value of a theory is based on its practical consequences and usefulness. The value of a theory is determined by its adherence to abstract principles. What is the central idea of pragmatism in science? Truth is unattainable, and knowledge is subjective. Truth is absolute and universal. The value of an idea or theory is determined by its practical consequences and usefulness. The central idea of pragmatism in science is that the value of an idea or theory is determined by its practical consequences and usefulness. The value of an idea or theory is based on its complexity. How does the principle of pragmatism influence the evaluation of scientific theories? It emphasizes conformity to tradition. It prioritizes complexity and abstract concepts. It focuses on the practical consequences and utility of theories. The principle of pragmatism influences the evaluation of scientific theories by focusing on the practical consequences and utility of theories. It relies on intuition and personal beliefs. According to pragmatism, what determines the value of a scientific theory? Its practical consequences and usefulness. According to pragmatism, the value of a scientific theory is determined by its practical consequences and usefulness. Its complexity and abstract concepts. Its adherence to tradition. Its conformity to established dogma. How does the concept of "ontogeny" relate to behavior in the context of selectionism? Ontogeny is solely determined by genetic factors. Ontogeny is unrelated to phylogeny; they are entirely separate processes. Ontogeny involves the study of individual development and learning throughout one's lifetime, influenced by both evolutionary history and environmental factors. In the context of selectionism, ontogeny refers to the study of individual development and learning throughout one's lifetime, influenced by both evolutionary history and environmental factors. It recognizes the interaction between these factors. Ontogeny recapitulates phylogeny, meaning that individual development mirrors the evolutionary history of the species. Which assumption of science emphasizes the importance of practical consequences and utility in evaluating knowledge and theories? Determinism. Empiricism. Rationalism. Pragmatism. Pragmatism is the assumption of science that emphasizes the importance of practical consequences and utility in evaluating knowledge and theories. Selectionism, as a philosophical assumption, focuses on the notion that behaviors are determined solely by genetic factors. True False Which statement aligns with the behaviorist perspective on the relationship between ontogeny and phylogeny? Ontogeny and phylogeny interact with individual development influenced by both evolutionary history and environmental factors. The behaviorist perspective suggests that ontogeny and phylogeny interact, with individual development influenced by both evolutionary history and environmental factors. It acknowledges the interplay between these processes. Ontogeny recapitulates phylogeny; meaning that individual development mirrors the evolutionary history of the species. Ontogeny is unrelated to phylogeny; they are entirely separate processes. Ontogeny is solely determined by genetic factors, while phylogeny is shaped by environmental factors. How does behaviorism view the role of phylogeny in shaping behavior? Phylogeny is the sole determinant of behavior. Phylogeny has no impact on individual behavior. Phylogeny influences behavior through evolutionary history, but environmental factors also play a significant role. Behaviorism acknowledges that phylogeny influences behavior through evolutionary history, but it also emphasizes the role of environmental factors and learning in shaping behavior. Phylogeny only affects innate behaviors, not learned ones. Question 15 0.9 / 0.9 pts Which statement aligns with the principle of determinism in science? The world is chaotic and unpredictable. Events have predictable outcomes based on natural laws and causes. The principle of determinism in science aligns with the statement that events have predictable outcomes based on natural laws and causes. The world is controlled by divine intervention. Events are solely determined by personal beliefs. What is the core principle of empiricism in science? Knowledge is obtained through reasoning and deduction. Knowledge is derived from personal beliefs and intuition. Knowledge is acquired through sensory experience and observation. The core principle of empiricism in science is that knowledge is acquired through sensory experience and observation. Knowledge is innate and not influenced by experience. How does experimentation contribute to the advancement of scientific knowledge? By relying on personal experiences and anecdotes. By confirming existing beliefs and theories. By emphasizing philosophical principles and abstract reasoning. By providing empirical evidence, testing hypotheses, and refining theories. Experimentation contributes to the advancement of scientific knowledge by providing empirical evidence, testing hypotheses, and refining theories. In behaviorism, what does the principle of parsimony imply? Behavior should be explained with the fewest assumptions and simplest explanations possible. The principle of parsimony in behaviorism suggests that behavior should be explained with the fewest assumptions and simplest explanations possible. Behavior should be explained using a multitude of variables. Behavior should always be explained by complex theories. Behavior should be explained by innate instincts. What does the principle of replication emphasize in scientific research? The importance of relying on anecdotal evidence. The need to conduct experiments only once. The necessity of independently repeating experiments to verify results and ensure reliability. The principle of replication emphasizes the necessity of independently repeating experiments to verify results and ensure reliability. The use of complex and convoluted experimental designs. Philosophic doubt in the scientific method encourages scientists to accept all evidence at face value without questioning it. True. False. Selectionism, as a philosophical assumption in behaviorism, emphasizes the idea that behaviors are shaped by their consequences. True False Quiz Score: 20 out of 20