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UWF EDF 6225 Exam 2 – Foundations of
ABA | 2025/2026 Actual Exam | Complete
Verified Questions & Answers | University
of West Florida
Overview
This examination resource is designed to support learners in mastering foundational concepts in
Applied Behavior Analysis. The content reflects the most current 2025/2026 curriculum
expectations, integrating behavioral principles, philosophical assumptions, conceptual foundations,
and applied practice guidelines. Students using this resource will gain a clear, structured
understanding of the essential topics commonly assessed in early ABA coursework.
What This Exam Includes
• 80 professionally structured exam questions
• Verified answers with concise explanations
• Clear alignment with modern ABA terminology
• Coverage of key domains essential for introductory behavioral science courses
Content Domains
• Terminology & Definitions
• Basic Behavioral Principles
• Philosophical Foundations
• Professional Practice Frameworks
• Historical Context
• Scientific Concepts & Behavioral Measurement
What is habituation, and how does it differ from other forms of learning like extinction or
generalization?
Habituation is the decrease in response to a stimulus that occurs after repeated presentations of
the same stimulus
Extinction occurs when a previously conditioned response decreases in frequency and eventually
disappears
Generalization is a process in which after a stimulus has been conditioned to produce a particular
reasons, other stimuli that are similar to the original produce the same response
What role does a neutral stimulus play in classical conditioning before any learning has occurred
Before the conditioning the neutral stimulus does not naturally bring about the response we are
interested in
, How can classical conditioning explain the development of irrational fears or phobias?
The unconditioned stimulus (fear) paired with the neutral stimulus (bee for example). A person
stung by a bee may develop a phobia of bees and whenever they see a bee they are filled with
fear
What did Thorndike's work with cats reveal about learning through consequences?
The law of effect // response that leads to satisfying consequence are more likely to be repeated
What does reinforcement mean in behavioral psychology, and how does it shape behavior?
Process by which a stimulus increases the probability that a preceding behavior will be repeated
Positive reinforcer - added stimulus increase response
Negative reinforcer - removal of stimulus increase in repeat
What is a reinforcer, and how does it differ from simply a reward?
Reward is limited to positive occurrences // reinforcers can be positive or negative
What is a positive reinforcer, and how might it be used to strengthen behavior
Added stimulus to the environment brings about an increase in the response. Example, a person
getting a raise increases the chance of them continuing to excel in their work.
How does negative reinforcement work, and why is it not the same as punishment?
Negative reinforcement refers to unpleasant stimulus whose removal leads to an increase in the
probability that the response will be repeated in the future
Punishment stimulus that decreases the probability the behavior will occur again
What is a fixed-interval reinforcement schedule, and how does it affect behavior patterns?
Provide reinforcement for a response only if a fixed time period has elapsed. Long pauses in
response after reinforcement
Produce kind of a 'scalloping' pattern
How does stimulus control training help shape behavior in specific contexts?
Stimulus control training is a behavior reinforced in the presence of a specific stimulus but not in
its absence.
Teaches to respond different to varying stimuli
studying certain cues to see if someone is interested romantically or not. When cues (increased
eye contact, touching” are absent , person there is not romantic cues /// if they are present the
person knows there is romantic attraction // both situations have different responses
How do classical and operant conditioning differ in terms of the behaviors they influence?
Classical conditioning behaviors are natural biological responses
Operant conditioning applies to voluntary responses that an organism performs to produce and
desirable outcome
UWF EDF 6225 Exam 2 – Foundations of
ABA | 2025/2026 Actual Exam | Complete
Verified Questions & Answers | University
of West Florida
Overview
This examination resource is designed to support learners in mastering foundational concepts in
Applied Behavior Analysis. The content reflects the most current 2025/2026 curriculum
expectations, integrating behavioral principles, philosophical assumptions, conceptual foundations,
and applied practice guidelines. Students using this resource will gain a clear, structured
understanding of the essential topics commonly assessed in early ABA coursework.
What This Exam Includes
• 80 professionally structured exam questions
• Verified answers with concise explanations
• Clear alignment with modern ABA terminology
• Coverage of key domains essential for introductory behavioral science courses
Content Domains
• Terminology & Definitions
• Basic Behavioral Principles
• Philosophical Foundations
• Professional Practice Frameworks
• Historical Context
• Scientific Concepts & Behavioral Measurement
What is habituation, and how does it differ from other forms of learning like extinction or
generalization?
Habituation is the decrease in response to a stimulus that occurs after repeated presentations of
the same stimulus
Extinction occurs when a previously conditioned response decreases in frequency and eventually
disappears
Generalization is a process in which after a stimulus has been conditioned to produce a particular
reasons, other stimuli that are similar to the original produce the same response
What role does a neutral stimulus play in classical conditioning before any learning has occurred
Before the conditioning the neutral stimulus does not naturally bring about the response we are
interested in
, How can classical conditioning explain the development of irrational fears or phobias?
The unconditioned stimulus (fear) paired with the neutral stimulus (bee for example). A person
stung by a bee may develop a phobia of bees and whenever they see a bee they are filled with
fear
What did Thorndike's work with cats reveal about learning through consequences?
The law of effect // response that leads to satisfying consequence are more likely to be repeated
What does reinforcement mean in behavioral psychology, and how does it shape behavior?
Process by which a stimulus increases the probability that a preceding behavior will be repeated
Positive reinforcer - added stimulus increase response
Negative reinforcer - removal of stimulus increase in repeat
What is a reinforcer, and how does it differ from simply a reward?
Reward is limited to positive occurrences // reinforcers can be positive or negative
What is a positive reinforcer, and how might it be used to strengthen behavior
Added stimulus to the environment brings about an increase in the response. Example, a person
getting a raise increases the chance of them continuing to excel in their work.
How does negative reinforcement work, and why is it not the same as punishment?
Negative reinforcement refers to unpleasant stimulus whose removal leads to an increase in the
probability that the response will be repeated in the future
Punishment stimulus that decreases the probability the behavior will occur again
What is a fixed-interval reinforcement schedule, and how does it affect behavior patterns?
Provide reinforcement for a response only if a fixed time period has elapsed. Long pauses in
response after reinforcement
Produce kind of a 'scalloping' pattern
How does stimulus control training help shape behavior in specific contexts?
Stimulus control training is a behavior reinforced in the presence of a specific stimulus but not in
its absence.
Teaches to respond different to varying stimuli
studying certain cues to see if someone is interested romantically or not. When cues (increased
eye contact, touching” are absent , person there is not romantic cues /// if they are present the
person knows there is romantic attraction // both situations have different responses
How do classical and operant conditioning differ in terms of the behaviors they influence?
Classical conditioning behaviors are natural biological responses
Operant conditioning applies to voluntary responses that an organism performs to produce and
desirable outcome
