Unit 1

Question 1

Basic operation

Direct observation of:

Answer 1

Behavior and environmental events within environmental context

Question 2

Basic operation

Measurement:

Answer 2

Quantifying different dimensions of behavior and environmental events

Question 3

Basic operation

Graphed data:

Answer 3

Ongoing data charted on different types of graphical displays

Question 4

Basic operation

Environmental manipulation:

Answer 4

Systematically altering antecedents and/or consequences

Question 5

Basic operation

Systematic evaluation:

Answer 5

Using single-case designs to control for extraneous variable

Question 6

Single case design

Individuals serve as:

Answer 6

Their own control

Question 7

Basic operation

Analysis and interpretation:

Answer 7

Examining data displays to identify functional relations

Question 8

Pragmatism:

Answer 8

Truth of theories evaluated based on the success of application

Question 9

Aba practice

Answer 9

Assess and improve socially significant human behavior with behavior analysis

Question 10

Outcomes

Functional statements about:

Answer 10

What a person wants to accomplish and attain in their life

Question 11

Response cycle:

Answer 11

Beginning , middle and end of a response

Question 12

Target behavior:

Answer 12

A behavior of interest defined by its topography or function

Question 13

Functional response definitions

Responses defined by

Answer 13

Occurrence under particular antecedents or consequences

Question 14

Topographical response definitions:

Responded defined by

Answer 14

Physical features or form of response

Question 15

Response products :

Answer 15

Observable changed in environment after a response

Question 16

Episodes are

Answer 16

Brief periods of responding

Question 17

Episodes include:

Answer 17

Occurrence of one or more behaviors

Question 18

Good response definitions are:

Answer 18

Objective, clear, and complete

Question 19

Complete definitions:

Answer 19

Boundaries defined

Question 20

Clear definitions:

Answer 20

1) Readable and unambiguous
2) allow for replication

Question 21

Testing response definitions
3 questions

Answer 21

1)can you count it
2) can someone else see it?
3) can you break it down?

Question 22

Reasons for targeting behavior

Development

Answer 22

Skill deficit or performance problem

Question 23

Reasons for targeting behavior

Strengthening

Answer 23

Performs behavior, but lacks mastery or fluency

Question 24

Reasons for targeting behavior
Weakening and/or replacement

Answer 24

Behavior excess

Question 25

Reasons for targeting behavior Stimulus control

Answer 25

Performs behaviors at the wrong time or in the wrong place

Question 26

Reasons for targeting behavior Maintenance

Answer 26

Behavior change doesn’t persist after the program ends

Question 27

Reasons for targeting behavior Generalization

Answer 27

Performs behavior under limited circumstances only

Question 28

Objective definitions:

Answer 28

Observable and Can be reliably recorded by others