ABA 620 MIDTERM REVIEW NEWEST 2026/2027
QUESTIONS and CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
ALREADY GRADED A+
Mrs. Garcia decided to reward her students/class with a party or a special treat at
the end of the week for good behavior throughout the week. What theory is Mrs.
Garcia using? - CORRECT ANSWER-Behaviorism
Mariah is conduction a study of work behaviors in a factory environment. The
observations are being conducted in a "real" work environment rather than a lab.
The findings can possibly be generalized to other subjects, settings, and/or
behaviors. - CORRECT ANSWER-External validity
The baby blinked when the wind hit his face. - CORRECT ANSWER-Phylogeny
They learned how to adapt to the situation due to their interactions with the
environment. - CORRECT ANSWER-Ontogeny
The camp counselor had her young campers observe the changes in the lake in a
systematical approach for a better understanding of the natural phenomena. -
CORRECT ANSWER-Science
, During this course, you will examine how your study skills impact your test score.
Your test score is being measures. Your test score is the _______ _________. -
CORRECT ANSWER-Dependent variable
The Psychologist has been working with a client/patient for a year. The
Psychologist is helping the client understand cause and effect of his behaviors and
to better understand that the world operates by lawfulness that is orderly and
predictable. What theory is this? - CORRECT ANSWER-Determinism
The Therapist keeps the same colored shirt on during each condition to keep this
________ __________ constant. - CORRECT ANSWER-Extraneous Variable
The __________ _________ denies the existence of "inner" events or considers
them outside the realm of science. - CORRECT ANSWER-Methodological
behaviorism
The researcher systematically manipulated the variable. - CORRECT ANSWER-
Independent variable
The researcher said that cognitive processes were the cause and function of the
observable behavior. This is __________. - CORRECT ANSWER-Mentalism
QUESTIONS and CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
ALREADY GRADED A+
Mrs. Garcia decided to reward her students/class with a party or a special treat at
the end of the week for good behavior throughout the week. What theory is Mrs.
Garcia using? - CORRECT ANSWER-Behaviorism
Mariah is conduction a study of work behaviors in a factory environment. The
observations are being conducted in a "real" work environment rather than a lab.
The findings can possibly be generalized to other subjects, settings, and/or
behaviors. - CORRECT ANSWER-External validity
The baby blinked when the wind hit his face. - CORRECT ANSWER-Phylogeny
They learned how to adapt to the situation due to their interactions with the
environment. - CORRECT ANSWER-Ontogeny
The camp counselor had her young campers observe the changes in the lake in a
systematical approach for a better understanding of the natural phenomena. -
CORRECT ANSWER-Science
, During this course, you will examine how your study skills impact your test score.
Your test score is being measures. Your test score is the _______ _________. -
CORRECT ANSWER-Dependent variable
The Psychologist has been working with a client/patient for a year. The
Psychologist is helping the client understand cause and effect of his behaviors and
to better understand that the world operates by lawfulness that is orderly and
predictable. What theory is this? - CORRECT ANSWER-Determinism
The Therapist keeps the same colored shirt on during each condition to keep this
________ __________ constant. - CORRECT ANSWER-Extraneous Variable
The __________ _________ denies the existence of "inner" events or considers
them outside the realm of science. - CORRECT ANSWER-Methodological
behaviorism
The researcher systematically manipulated the variable. - CORRECT ANSWER-
Independent variable
The researcher said that cognitive processes were the cause and function of the
observable behavior. This is __________. - CORRECT ANSWER-Mentalism
