UWF EDF6225 FOUNDATIONS OF ABA EXAM 1 (2025/2026)
Actual Exam with Complete Questions and Answers | University of West Florida |
Applied Behavior Analysis
Overview
This 2025/2026 validated resource contains the complete UWF EDF6225 Foundations of
ABA Exam 1 with actual questions and verified answers, directly aligned with current
University of West Florida curriculum standards. Essential for behavior analysis students
preparing for foundational assessment and demonstrating competency in basic ABA
principles, terminology, and philosophical underpinnings.
Key Features
✓ 60-Question Comprehensive Exam matching UWF assessment format
✓ Basic ABA Principles & Terminology with conceptual applications
✓ Philosophical Foundations with historical context
✓ Updated 2025/2026 UWF ABA curriculum standards
✓ Professional Practice Guidelines with BACB alignment
Content Domains
• ABA Terminology & Definitions (14 Questions)
• Philosophical Underpinnings (13 Questions)
• Basic Principles of Behavior (12 Questions)
• Professional Practice Overview (11 Questions)
• Historical Foundations (6 Questions)
• Scientific Method Applications (4 Questions)
Answer Format
Verified correct answers in bold green with:
• Terminology application justifications
• Philosophical principle rationales
• Behavioral concept explanations
• Professional standard evaluations
Critical Updates 2025/2026
NEW - Enhanced diversity considerations
UPDATED - Professional practice standards
REVISED - Conceptual framework models
MODIFIED - Historical perspective interpretations
ABA TERMINOLOGY & DEFINITIONS (Questions 1–14)
1. Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is best defined as:
a) The science in which tactics derived from the principles of behavior are applied to
improve socially significant behavior
b) A philosophy of education
, c) A form of psychotherapy
d) A teaching method only
a) The science in which tactics derived from the principles of behavior
are applied to improve socially significant behavior
Rationale: Baer, Wolf & Risley (1968) emphasize applied, behavioral, analytic,
technological, conceptually systematic, effective, and generality.
2. Behavior in ABA is defined as:
a) Mental states
b) The activity of living organisms (observable and measurable actions)
c) Thoughts only
d) Emotions only
b) The activity of living organisms (observable and measurable actions)
Rationale: Must be observable and measurable; includes verbal behavior and physical
actions.
3. Which characteristic is NOT part of the seven dimensions of ABA?
a) Applied
b) Behavioral
c) Analytical
d) Cognitive
d) Cognitive
Rationale: The seven dimensions are: applied, behavioral, analytic, technological,
conceptually systematic, effective, and generality.
4. Analytic dimension requires:
a) Philosophical discussion
b) Demonstration of functional relationship between behavior and environment
(experimental control)
c) No data
d) Only opinions
b) Demonstration of functional relationship between behavior and
environment (experimental control)
Rationale: Requires experimental design showing behavior change is due to
intervention.
5. Technological dimension means:
a) Using computers
b) Procedures are completely identified and described (replicable)
c) No description needed
d) Only complex procedures
b) Procedures are completely identified and described (replicable)
Rationale: Allows replication by other researchers or practitioners; detailed
procedural descriptions.
6. Effective dimension means:
a) Procedures work in lab only
b) Produces clinically significant results (meaningful improvement)
c) Small effects
d) No measurement
b) Produces clinically significant results (meaningful improvement)
Rationale: Effects must be socially significant; magnitude matters for practical value.
Actual Exam with Complete Questions and Answers | University of West Florida |
Applied Behavior Analysis
Overview
This 2025/2026 validated resource contains the complete UWF EDF6225 Foundations of
ABA Exam 1 with actual questions and verified answers, directly aligned with current
University of West Florida curriculum standards. Essential for behavior analysis students
preparing for foundational assessment and demonstrating competency in basic ABA
principles, terminology, and philosophical underpinnings.
Key Features
✓ 60-Question Comprehensive Exam matching UWF assessment format
✓ Basic ABA Principles & Terminology with conceptual applications
✓ Philosophical Foundations with historical context
✓ Updated 2025/2026 UWF ABA curriculum standards
✓ Professional Practice Guidelines with BACB alignment
Content Domains
• ABA Terminology & Definitions (14 Questions)
• Philosophical Underpinnings (13 Questions)
• Basic Principles of Behavior (12 Questions)
• Professional Practice Overview (11 Questions)
• Historical Foundations (6 Questions)
• Scientific Method Applications (4 Questions)
Answer Format
Verified correct answers in bold green with:
• Terminology application justifications
• Philosophical principle rationales
• Behavioral concept explanations
• Professional standard evaluations
Critical Updates 2025/2026
NEW - Enhanced diversity considerations
UPDATED - Professional practice standards
REVISED - Conceptual framework models
MODIFIED - Historical perspective interpretations
ABA TERMINOLOGY & DEFINITIONS (Questions 1–14)
1. Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is best defined as:
a) The science in which tactics derived from the principles of behavior are applied to
improve socially significant behavior
b) A philosophy of education
, c) A form of psychotherapy
d) A teaching method only
a) The science in which tactics derived from the principles of behavior
are applied to improve socially significant behavior
Rationale: Baer, Wolf & Risley (1968) emphasize applied, behavioral, analytic,
technological, conceptually systematic, effective, and generality.
2. Behavior in ABA is defined as:
a) Mental states
b) The activity of living organisms (observable and measurable actions)
c) Thoughts only
d) Emotions only
b) The activity of living organisms (observable and measurable actions)
Rationale: Must be observable and measurable; includes verbal behavior and physical
actions.
3. Which characteristic is NOT part of the seven dimensions of ABA?
a) Applied
b) Behavioral
c) Analytical
d) Cognitive
d) Cognitive
Rationale: The seven dimensions are: applied, behavioral, analytic, technological,
conceptually systematic, effective, and generality.
4. Analytic dimension requires:
a) Philosophical discussion
b) Demonstration of functional relationship between behavior and environment
(experimental control)
c) No data
d) Only opinions
b) Demonstration of functional relationship between behavior and
environment (experimental control)
Rationale: Requires experimental design showing behavior change is due to
intervention.
5. Technological dimension means:
a) Using computers
b) Procedures are completely identified and described (replicable)
c) No description needed
d) Only complex procedures
b) Procedures are completely identified and described (replicable)
Rationale: Allows replication by other researchers or practitioners; detailed
procedural descriptions.
6. Effective dimension means:
a) Procedures work in lab only
b) Produces clinically significant results (meaningful improvement)
c) Small effects
d) No measurement
b) Produces clinically significant results (meaningful improvement)
Rationale: Effects must be socially significant; magnitude matters for practical value.
