ABA Exam 1 (30+ Questions) – Foundations of Behavior Analysis, EAB vs. ABA, Cultural Competency – Applied Behavior Analysis – Liberty University

This expertly compiled ABA Exam 1 prep guide for Liberty University’s Applied Behavior Analysis program (2025/2026 academic year) includes over 30 concept-focused questions and answers with guaranteed A+ content coverage. It provides a deep dive into the theoretical and philosophical foundations of behavior analysis, with content tailored to help students differentiate between the three branches of behavior analysis (Behaviorism, EAB, and ABA) and understand the seven dimensions of ABA as defined by Baer, Wolf, and Risley. Key topics include: The core tenets that distinguish behavior analysis from other fields of psychology, such as environmental control, prediction, and empirical measurement. Detailed definitions and examples of topographical vs. functional behavior, private events, and ontogenetic vs. phylogenetic variables. A full comparison of basic vs. applied research, and the shared logic between experimental analysis of behavior (EAB) and applied behavior analysis (ABA). Practical focus on single-subject experimental design, the role of parsimony, empiricism, and determinism, and replication for reliability. The final section emphasizes cultural competence in behavior analysis, highlighting demographic changes in the U.S., barriers to equitable healthcare, and practical recommendations to improve diversity and inclusion in behavioral healthcare services. This makes the document not only a preparation tool for exams but also a valuable reference for clinical and ethical practice in diverse populations. Ideal for: – Graduate students in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) – Learners in Behavioral Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or Health Sciences – RBT and BCBA candidates preparing for theory-based assessments – Professionals and educators focused on ethics, culture, and equitable behavioral intervention Keywords: ABA 624, ABA Exam 1, applied behavior analysis, experimental analysis of behavior, behaviorism, topographical behavior, functional behavior, private events, phylogenetic variables, ontogenetic variables, seven dimensions of ABA, EAB vs ABA, parsimony, empiricism, determinism, cultural competence, healthcare equality, diversity in ABA, behavior science, Liberty University