EDF6225 (Exam 1) Questions with Correct
Answers 2026-2027
Although most of you are preparing for the BACB certification exam, please know that the mat
erial is based on the work of and his science and philosophy of human behavior. The
re are occasions where we may spend time on items that are no longer specifically required fo
r the exam, but we feel are required to be an excellent behavior scientist. -
CORRECT ANSWER -B.F. Skinner
The is the only standardized form of data measurement in our science. In this course
, you will be charting your own behavior - specifically your daily study of ABA terminology. -
CORRECT ANSWER -Standard Celeration Chart (SCC)
The Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) is the single governing body for professionals i
n the field of . The BACB was established in 1998 to provide certification to profession
als in an effort to establish minimum criteria to be a reactionary in the field. -
CORRECT ANSWER -Applied Behavior Analysis
The standard celeration chart is the only standardized form of data in our science. -
CORRECT ANSWER -measurement
The word refers to a systematic approach for seeking and organizing knowledge about
the natural world. - CORRECT ANSWER -systematic approach
Scientific investigations can yield information regarding the three levels of understanding, whic
h are , , and . - CORRECT ANSWER -description, prediction, control.
What is the purpose for this systematic approach? - CORRECT ANSWER --
To achieve a thorough understanding of the phenomena under study.
-To seek to discover the real truths.
--so no bias by groups or organizations
,--or by the scientists themselves.
studies produce a collection of facts about the observed events that can be quantifie
d, classified, and examined for possible relations with other known facts.
(Can also suggest hypothesis, questions, or additional research ideas.) - CORRECT ANSWER -
Description
The highest level of scientific understanding is . In this regard, we specifically manipu
late one event (the independent variable) in order to produce a reliable change in another eve
nt (the dependent variable), and the change in the dependent variable is not likely due to othe
r extraneous factors (known as confounding variables). This relationship is referred to as a
. - CORRECT ANSWER -Control; functional relationship
The is the event in which we observe change. - CORRECT ANSWER -
dependent variable
What is a functional relationship? - CORRECT ANSWER -It exists when a well-
controlled experiment demonstrates that a specific change in one event (the dependent variab
le) is reliably produced by specific manipulations of another event (the independent variable),
and that the change in the dependent variable was unlikely to be the result of other extraneou
s factors (confounding variables).
The is the event in which we manipulate. - CORRECT ANSWER -independent variable
The "behavior" we wish to change in behavior analysis is known as the . (2) -
CORRECT ANSWER -dependent variable (2)
The "intervention" we employ in behavior analysis is known as the . (2) -
CORRECT ANSWER -independent variable (2)
, When we apply an intervention, we are manipulating the . The change we see in the t
arget behavior is known as the . - CORRECT ANSWER -
independent variable; dependent variable
A is demonstrated when we the independent variable and see a in th
e dependent variable and that change is not likely due to . - CORRECT ANSWER -
functional relationship; manipulate; change; extraneous variables
is the assumption that the universe is a lawful and orderly place in which phenomena
occur as a result of other events. is the objective observation of the phenomena of in
terest. is the repeating of experiments to determine the reliability and usefulness of t
he findings. - CORRECT ANSWER -Determinism; Empiricism; Replication
What is Determinism? - CORRECT ANSWER --
The idea that scientists follow that the universe is a lawful and orderly place in which all pheno
mena occur as the result of other events.
-Events do not occur at will.
-Events are related in systematic ways.
What is Accidentalism? - CORRECT ANSWER -
The idea that events occur by accident or without cause.
What is Fatalism? - CORRECT ANSWER -
the belief that all events are predetermined and therefore inevitable. The scientific discovery o
f functional relations and use of these discoveries to improve things would be impossible.
Can Accidentalism and Fatalism occur concurrently with Determinism? - CORRECT ANSWER -
NO. They are actually antithetical (opposite) to determinism.
Answers 2026-2027
Although most of you are preparing for the BACB certification exam, please know that the mat
erial is based on the work of and his science and philosophy of human behavior. The
re are occasions where we may spend time on items that are no longer specifically required fo
r the exam, but we feel are required to be an excellent behavior scientist. -
CORRECT ANSWER -B.F. Skinner
The is the only standardized form of data measurement in our science. In this course
, you will be charting your own behavior - specifically your daily study of ABA terminology. -
CORRECT ANSWER -Standard Celeration Chart (SCC)
The Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) is the single governing body for professionals i
n the field of . The BACB was established in 1998 to provide certification to profession
als in an effort to establish minimum criteria to be a reactionary in the field. -
CORRECT ANSWER -Applied Behavior Analysis
The standard celeration chart is the only standardized form of data in our science. -
CORRECT ANSWER -measurement
The word refers to a systematic approach for seeking and organizing knowledge about
the natural world. - CORRECT ANSWER -systematic approach
Scientific investigations can yield information regarding the three levels of understanding, whic
h are , , and . - CORRECT ANSWER -description, prediction, control.
What is the purpose for this systematic approach? - CORRECT ANSWER --
To achieve a thorough understanding of the phenomena under study.
-To seek to discover the real truths.
--so no bias by groups or organizations
,--or by the scientists themselves.
studies produce a collection of facts about the observed events that can be quantifie
d, classified, and examined for possible relations with other known facts.
(Can also suggest hypothesis, questions, or additional research ideas.) - CORRECT ANSWER -
Description
The highest level of scientific understanding is . In this regard, we specifically manipu
late one event (the independent variable) in order to produce a reliable change in another eve
nt (the dependent variable), and the change in the dependent variable is not likely due to othe
r extraneous factors (known as confounding variables). This relationship is referred to as a
. - CORRECT ANSWER -Control; functional relationship
The is the event in which we observe change. - CORRECT ANSWER -
dependent variable
What is a functional relationship? - CORRECT ANSWER -It exists when a well-
controlled experiment demonstrates that a specific change in one event (the dependent variab
le) is reliably produced by specific manipulations of another event (the independent variable),
and that the change in the dependent variable was unlikely to be the result of other extraneou
s factors (confounding variables).
The is the event in which we manipulate. - CORRECT ANSWER -independent variable
The "behavior" we wish to change in behavior analysis is known as the . (2) -
CORRECT ANSWER -dependent variable (2)
The "intervention" we employ in behavior analysis is known as the . (2) -
CORRECT ANSWER -independent variable (2)
, When we apply an intervention, we are manipulating the . The change we see in the t
arget behavior is known as the . - CORRECT ANSWER -
independent variable; dependent variable
A is demonstrated when we the independent variable and see a in th
e dependent variable and that change is not likely due to . - CORRECT ANSWER -
functional relationship; manipulate; change; extraneous variables
is the assumption that the universe is a lawful and orderly place in which phenomena
occur as a result of other events. is the objective observation of the phenomena of in
terest. is the repeating of experiments to determine the reliability and usefulness of t
he findings. - CORRECT ANSWER -Determinism; Empiricism; Replication
What is Determinism? - CORRECT ANSWER --
The idea that scientists follow that the universe is a lawful and orderly place in which all pheno
mena occur as the result of other events.
-Events do not occur at will.
-Events are related in systematic ways.
What is Accidentalism? - CORRECT ANSWER -
The idea that events occur by accident or without cause.
What is Fatalism? - CORRECT ANSWER -
the belief that all events are predetermined and therefore inevitable. The scientific discovery o
f functional relations and use of these discoveries to improve things would be impossible.
Can Accidentalism and Fatalism occur concurrently with Determinism? - CORRECT ANSWER -
NO. They are actually antithetical (opposite) to determinism.
