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What is the primary focus of applied behavior analysis?
Objectively defined behaviors of social significance
What is the primary goal of applied behavior analysis?
To intervene and improve behaviors while demonstrating a reliable relationship between the interventions and the behavioral improvements
What are the key methods used in applied behavior analysis?
Objective description, quantification, and controlled experimentation
What is the primary purpose of applied behavior analysis?
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Which of the following best describes the philosophy that underlies applied behavior analysis?
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What distinguishes applied behavior analysis from other fields with similar intent?
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What is the overall goal of science?
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How does science differ from common sense and other sources of knowledge?
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What does descriptive knowledge in science consist of?
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Which level of understanding contributes to the scientific knowledge base by enabling accurate descriptions of phenomena?
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What is the primary purpose of White's 1975 study involving classroom teachers?
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What did the results of White's study on teacher behavior lead to?
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