UWF: EDF6225-Foundations of ABA (Exam 1)

Although most of you are preparing for the BACB certification exam, please know that the material is based on the work of ________ and his science and philosophy of human behavior. There are occasions where we may spend time on items that are no longer specifically required for the exam, but we feel are required to be an excellent behavior scientist. - Answer- B.F. Skinner The ________ is the only standardized form of data measurement in our science. In this course, you will be charting your own behavior - specifically your daily study of ABA terminology. - Answer- Standard Celeration Chart (SCC) The Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) is the single governing body for professionals in the field of _______. The BACB was established in 1998 to provide certification to professionals in an effort to establish minimum criteria to be a reactionary in the field. - Answer- Applied Behavior Analysis The standard celeration chart is the only standardized form of data ______ in our science. - Answer- measurement The word _______ refers to a systematic approach for seeking and organizing knowledge about the natural world. - Answer- systematic approach Scientific investigations can yield information regarding the three levels of understanding, which are _____ ,_______ , and _______. - Answer- description, prediction, control. What is the purpose for this systematic approach? - Answer- -To achieve a thorough understanding of the phenomena under study. -To seek to discover the real truths. --so no bias by groups or organizations --or by the scientists themselves. _______ studies produce a collection of facts about the observed events that can be quantified, classified, and examined for possible relations with other known facts. (Can also suggest hypothesis, questions, or additional research ideas.) - Answer- Description The highest level of scientific understanding is ________ . In this regard, we specifically manipulate one event (the independent variable) in order to produce a reliable change in another event (the dependent variable), and the change in the dependent variable is not likely due to other extraneous factors (known as confounding variables). This relationship is referred to as a _______. - Answer- Control; functional relationship