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What do we mean by internal validity? - Answer- Our intervention is the cause for
behavior change; NO EXTRANEOUS VARIABLES
External validity most closely relates to what dimension of ABA? - Answer- Generality
What is a hypothetical construct? - Answer- an explanatory variable which is not directly
observable
Empiricism - Answer- Idea that knowledge is gained through observation
Empiricism is opposed to what? - Answer- Rationalism - knowledge is gained through
reaosning or logic
Determinism - Answer- Behavior is lawful
Parsimony - Answer- Ochems Razor - the simplest explanation is usually correct
replication - Answer- findings should be replicated before assumed to be true
Technological - Answer- Procedures should be described so clearly that anyone should
be able to replicate the study you did
The idea of replication is tied most closely to what dimension of ABA? - Answer-
Technological
Analytical - Answer- Dimension of ABA that involves demonstrating controlling variables
of behavior
Conceptually systematic - Answer- All procedures are tied to core concepts of
reinforcement/punishment to avoid a "bag of tricks"
Applied - Answer- The behavior targeted for change must be socially significant
Behavioral - Answer- Intervening on responses that are observable and measurable
How does Pavlov relate to the history of single case designs in behavior analysis? -
Answer- He accidentally discovered respondent conditioning through salivation
experiment