BEH 5043 Final Exam Study Guide
Questions With 100% Verified Answers
Behavior analysis is a ________________ science. - correct answers natural
What are the basic operations of behavior analysis? - correct answers 1. Graphed data
2. Repeated measures
3. Environmental manipulation
4. Analysis and interpretation
5. Systematic evaluation
6. Direct observation
Direct observation vs indirect observation - correct answers Show me vs tell me
Repeated measures - correct answers Data collected multiple times throughout each IV manipulation
(not just pre- and post-treatment measures)
Environmental manipulation - correct answers systematically changing the environment by changing
antecedents and consequences
What should occur once repeated measures of behavior have been taken through direct observation? -
correct answers Graph collected data
What are the types of environmental manipulations? - correct answers - Present an antecedent
(handwashing sign)
- Withdraw an antecedent (remove snacks from view)
- Pairing (tokens)
- Add a consequence (getting a treat)
- Signal a consequence (add card to PECS)
, - Establish/Abolish effectiveness of a consequence (no candy while potty training)
Systematic evaluation - correct answers use single case designs (each subject as their own control)
rather than group designs (uses control group)
Analysis and Interpretation - correct answers visual analysis is used to identify functional relations
(rather than statistical analysis)
Pragmatism - correct answers the truth of theories/beliefs are assessed by the success of their
application
The main goal of ABA practice is to ____________________. - correct answers Help individuals achieve
meaningful outcomes and a better quality of life
ABA practice methods - correct answers Assessment
Design
Implementation
Evaluation
Revision
Consultation
Outcome - correct answers functional statement about what the client wants to accomplish/attain in
their life (the goal of service) which are: (a) socially significant, (b) contextually appropriate, (c)
reachable, and (d) measurable
Response cycle - correct answers A response cycle involves the beginning (response is initiated), middle,
and end of a response (response is finished).
Response class - correct answers topographically different but same effect on the environment
Reasons for targeting behavior - correct answers - development (not occurring)
Questions With 100% Verified Answers
Behavior analysis is a ________________ science. - correct answers natural
What are the basic operations of behavior analysis? - correct answers 1. Graphed data
2. Repeated measures
3. Environmental manipulation
4. Analysis and interpretation
5. Systematic evaluation
6. Direct observation
Direct observation vs indirect observation - correct answers Show me vs tell me
Repeated measures - correct answers Data collected multiple times throughout each IV manipulation
(not just pre- and post-treatment measures)
Environmental manipulation - correct answers systematically changing the environment by changing
antecedents and consequences
What should occur once repeated measures of behavior have been taken through direct observation? -
correct answers Graph collected data
What are the types of environmental manipulations? - correct answers - Present an antecedent
(handwashing sign)
- Withdraw an antecedent (remove snacks from view)
- Pairing (tokens)
- Add a consequence (getting a treat)
- Signal a consequence (add card to PECS)
, - Establish/Abolish effectiveness of a consequence (no candy while potty training)
Systematic evaluation - correct answers use single case designs (each subject as their own control)
rather than group designs (uses control group)
Analysis and Interpretation - correct answers visual analysis is used to identify functional relations
(rather than statistical analysis)
Pragmatism - correct answers the truth of theories/beliefs are assessed by the success of their
application
The main goal of ABA practice is to ____________________. - correct answers Help individuals achieve
meaningful outcomes and a better quality of life
ABA practice methods - correct answers Assessment
Design
Implementation
Evaluation
Revision
Consultation
Outcome - correct answers functional statement about what the client wants to accomplish/attain in
their life (the goal of service) which are: (a) socially significant, (b) contextually appropriate, (c)
reachable, and (d) measurable
Response cycle - correct answers A response cycle involves the beginning (response is initiated), middle,
and end of a response (response is finished).
Response class - correct answers topographically different but same effect on the environment
Reasons for targeting behavior - correct answers - development (not occurring)
