lawfulness of behavior Correct Answer: behavior is determined by specific conditions/variables
empiricism Correct Answer: objective observation of the phenomena of interest based on thorough description, systematic
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lawfulness of behavior Correct Answer: behavior is determined by specific conditions/variables
empiricism Correct Answer: objective observation of the phenomena of interest based on thorough description, systematic and repeated measurement and precise quantification of the phenomena of interest.
experimental analysis Correct Answer: manipulate IV to observe changes DV
parsimony Correct Answer: all simple logical explanations for phenomenon under investigation must be ruled out before more complex explanations are considered (choose the simplest explanation that requires the fewest assumptions)
explain determinism as it relates to behavior analysis Correct Answer: in behavior analysis there is an assumption that behavior is lawfuland determined based upon specific conditions/variables
what is the difference between mentalistic and environmental explanations of behavior? Correct Answer: mentalistic is internal (thoughts feelings) environmental is external
what is experimental analysis of behavior? Correct Answer: the field of scientific investigation concerned with analysis of operant behavior
What is applied behavior analysis? Correct Answer: science in which the tactics derived from the principles of behavior are applied to improve socially significant behavior and experimentation is used to identify the variables responsible for the improvement in the behavior
what are behavioral technologies? Correct Answer: clearly defined operative procedures that may be replicated by others based upon their descriptions
explain behavior in behavior analytic terms. Correct Answer: A-B-C three term contingency
Baer, Wolf & Risley 1968 - what are the dimensions of applied behavior analysis? Correct Answer: Applied - socially si
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