EDF 6222 Midterm Guided
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1. " is
more than the mere description of events as they occur. It is an
attempt to discover order, to show that certain events stand in
to other events (Skinner, 1953, p.6)." Answer Science; lawful relations
2. Being
scientifically skeptical means that until there is
available, assumptions should not be made. Answer evidence
3. In order to be excellent stewards of science, as
behavior analysts, we can follow a few guidelines when gathering and
evaluating evidence. This includes reducing by ensuring
interobserver agreement, examining for actual
(as opposed to effects that could have produced changes
without the intervention), , and self-correction. Answer observer bias;
experimental control; replication
4. With , we look for the simplest explanation
possible, not extensive mentalistic explanations. Answer parsimony
5. "Beh
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aviorism is not the science of human behavior; it is the of
that science" (Skinner, 1974. p.3). Answer philosophy
6. Structuralism relied on , which
looked inward to describe sensa- tions, images, and feelings.
Answer introspection
7. behaviorism might be thought of as a psychological
version of logical positivism or operationism. Answer Methodological
8. While some methodological
behaviorists accept that there are mental states, they have ruled
them completely out of consideration. This is not a new concept and
was once referred to as . Answer psychophysical parallelism
9. In Pavlov's early research, he did
not jump to conclusions to suggest that the dog was "thinking" of
food, and therefore salivating. Instead, he carefully controlled
conditions that allowed him to show that particular stimuli can "ac-
quire" the ability to elicit secretion. His careful analysis of the
scientific method allowed him to avoid both and fictions. Answer
mentalistic; explanatory
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Notes Comprehensive
Questions (Frequently
Tested) with Verified Answers
Graded A+
[Document subtitle]
Denning Muriithi [Date] [Course title]
, Contact for further consultation
1. " is
more than the mere description of events as they occur. It is an
attempt to discover order, to show that certain events stand in
to other events (Skinner, 1953, p.6)." Answer Science; lawful relations
2. Being
scientifically skeptical means that until there is
available, assumptions should not be made. Answer evidence
3. In order to be excellent stewards of science, as
behavior analysts, we can follow a few guidelines when gathering and
evaluating evidence. This includes reducing by ensuring
interobserver agreement, examining for actual
(as opposed to effects that could have produced changes
without the intervention), , and self-correction. Answer observer bias;
experimental control; replication
4. With , we look for the simplest explanation
possible, not extensive mentalistic explanations. Answer parsimony
5. "Beh
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, Contact for further consultation
aviorism is not the science of human behavior; it is the of
that science" (Skinner, 1974. p.3). Answer philosophy
6. Structuralism relied on , which
looked inward to describe sensa- tions, images, and feelings.
Answer introspection
7. behaviorism might be thought of as a psychological
version of logical positivism or operationism. Answer Methodological
8. While some methodological
behaviorists accept that there are mental states, they have ruled
them completely out of consideration. This is not a new concept and
was once referred to as . Answer psychophysical parallelism
9. In Pavlov's early research, he did
not jump to conclusions to suggest that the dog was "thinking" of
food, and therefore salivating. Instead, he carefully controlled
conditions that allowed him to show that particular stimuli can "ac-
quire" the ability to elicit secretion. His careful analysis of the
scientific method allowed him to avoid both and fictions. Answer
mentalistic; explanatory
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