ABA 630 Midterm Exam Prep Cheat Sheet
2026/2027 | Comprehensive Study Guide
If the there is a specific change in one event (dependent variable) that is reliably
produced after specific manipulations of another event (independent variable),
and the change was unlikely a result of other extraneous factors (confounding
variable), then what can be derived: - correct answer-functional relation
Which of the following embodies Skinner's world view? - correct answer-Radical
Behaviorism
Which of the following rejects private events as important? - correct answer-
Methodological Behaviorism
Which of the following is/are a mentalistic explanation? Steve is distracted in class
because:
X = Steve has ADHD.
Y = Steve knows that he will never do well in school. - correct answer-both
What kind of behavior is best described as a stimulus-response relationship,
where the stimulus elicits the response? - correct answer-Respondent behavior
,Which is the flagship journal of our applied research? - correct answer-JABA
What year is the acknowledged date of the formal beginning of contemporary
applied behavior analysis? - correct answer-1968
Which of the following studies behavior in laboratory conditions? - correct
answer-EAB
In which of the following is behavior studied in conditions that are considered
more similar to daily living, and not laboratory-like? - correct answer-ABA
The research design used more often in EAB is: - correct answer-within subject
experimental designs
Scientists attempt to _______ and _______ their subject matter. - correct
answer-Predict/Control
I received a referral from Jose's teacher in January. She expressed that Jose tends
to exhibit "shaking" behavior when attempting to complete school work. The IEP
team has recommended that Jose be taken to the doctor for an MRI to investigate
possible neurological reasons for the shaking. I recommend that Jose be given a
sweatshirt to wear over his t-shirt. My approach demonstrates which assumption
of behavior analysis? - correct answer-Parsimony
I have developed a behavior plan for Tina's calling out behavior that includes
extinction. However, it soon becomes apparent that the calling out behavior may
be related to escape instead of attention. Therefore, I make a change to the
, behavior plan to address this information. This action demonstrates which
assumption of behavior analysis? - correct answer-Philosophical Doubt
After receiving a referral from a teacher concerned about the behavior of one of
his students, I schedule a meeting. I am planning to leave this meeting with a
precise definition of the behavior of concern and a plan for how I will measure
this behavior. This demonstrates which assumption of behavior analysis? - correct
answer-Empiricism
I have met with the teacher and have defined the behavior. I am beginning the
process of collecting data on this behavior. My intention is to determine the
functional relation between the environment and the behavior. This
demonstrates which assumption of behavior analysis? - correct answer-
Determinism
During an observation in a classroom, a student calls out, "He just reached out
and hit me all of a sudden for no reason!" This statement contradicts which
assumption of behavior analysis? - correct answer-Determinism
Which of the following would be considered an explanatory fiction?
a. Jim works in order to get paid
b. Joe raises his hand because his teacher has praised him for raising his hand in
the past.
c. Jill scratches her peers because in the past they have left her alone after being
scratched.
d. Jack talks to himself because he has not taken his Thorazine this week. - correct
answer-a. Jim works in order to get paid
Which of the following would not be an example of an explanatory fiction?
2026/2027 | Comprehensive Study Guide
If the there is a specific change in one event (dependent variable) that is reliably
produced after specific manipulations of another event (independent variable),
and the change was unlikely a result of other extraneous factors (confounding
variable), then what can be derived: - correct answer-functional relation
Which of the following embodies Skinner's world view? - correct answer-Radical
Behaviorism
Which of the following rejects private events as important? - correct answer-
Methodological Behaviorism
Which of the following is/are a mentalistic explanation? Steve is distracted in class
because:
X = Steve has ADHD.
Y = Steve knows that he will never do well in school. - correct answer-both
What kind of behavior is best described as a stimulus-response relationship,
where the stimulus elicits the response? - correct answer-Respondent behavior
,Which is the flagship journal of our applied research? - correct answer-JABA
What year is the acknowledged date of the formal beginning of contemporary
applied behavior analysis? - correct answer-1968
Which of the following studies behavior in laboratory conditions? - correct
answer-EAB
In which of the following is behavior studied in conditions that are considered
more similar to daily living, and not laboratory-like? - correct answer-ABA
The research design used more often in EAB is: - correct answer-within subject
experimental designs
Scientists attempt to _______ and _______ their subject matter. - correct
answer-Predict/Control
I received a referral from Jose's teacher in January. She expressed that Jose tends
to exhibit "shaking" behavior when attempting to complete school work. The IEP
team has recommended that Jose be taken to the doctor for an MRI to investigate
possible neurological reasons for the shaking. I recommend that Jose be given a
sweatshirt to wear over his t-shirt. My approach demonstrates which assumption
of behavior analysis? - correct answer-Parsimony
I have developed a behavior plan for Tina's calling out behavior that includes
extinction. However, it soon becomes apparent that the calling out behavior may
be related to escape instead of attention. Therefore, I make a change to the
, behavior plan to address this information. This action demonstrates which
assumption of behavior analysis? - correct answer-Philosophical Doubt
After receiving a referral from a teacher concerned about the behavior of one of
his students, I schedule a meeting. I am planning to leave this meeting with a
precise definition of the behavior of concern and a plan for how I will measure
this behavior. This demonstrates which assumption of behavior analysis? - correct
answer-Empiricism
I have met with the teacher and have defined the behavior. I am beginning the
process of collecting data on this behavior. My intention is to determine the
functional relation between the environment and the behavior. This
demonstrates which assumption of behavior analysis? - correct answer-
Determinism
During an observation in a classroom, a student calls out, "He just reached out
and hit me all of a sudden for no reason!" This statement contradicts which
assumption of behavior analysis? - correct answer-Determinism
Which of the following would be considered an explanatory fiction?
a. Jim works in order to get paid
b. Joe raises his hand because his teacher has praised him for raising his hand in
the past.
c. Jill scratches her peers because in the past they have left her alone after being
scratched.
d. Jack talks to himself because he has not taken his Thorazine this week. - correct
answer-a. Jim works in order to get paid
Which of the following would not be an example of an explanatory fiction?
