Cooper - Pearson Edition Applied Behavior Analysis

Cooper - Pearson Edition Applied Behavior Analysis -Assess the performance of persons considered competent -Experimentally manipulate the different levels of performance to determine which produces optimal results - correct answersTo determine socially valid goals: (2) -dangerous behaviors -ethics of withholding effective treatment -when treatment is already in place -when limited time is given to demonstrate results - correct answersBAB designs are appropriate when dealing with: -Doesn't enable assessment of effects on preintervention level -Possible sequence effects -In terms of demonstrating a functional relation - correct answersBAB designs are weak because: -Immediate access to record a behavior -Variation prompts exploration -Provides judgemental aid -Relatively easy to learn, no predetermine level of determining -Significance of change, no mathematical properties required -Conservative method -Encourages independent judgment and interpretation -Effective source of feedback - correct answersBenefits of graphic display (7) -Multiple probe design -Delayed multiple baseline design - correct answersTwo variations of multiple baseline design include: -Multiple treatment interference -Rapid switching of treatments viewed as artificial/undesirable -Limited to a maximum of 4 different treatment conditions -Most effective for treatment conditions that differ significantly -Not effective for assessing IV effects that produces important changes in behavior only when consistently administered over continuous period of time - correct answersDisadvantages of alternating treatments design: (5) -Only affect future behavior -Select response classes, not individual responses