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What is Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)?
What are the three levels of scientific understanding in behavior analysis?
Description, Prediction, and Control
What is the definition of Description in behavior analysis?
Facts that are derived from systematically observed events.
What does Prediction entail in the context of behavior analysis?
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What is Control in behavior analysis?
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What are the philosophical assumptions underlying the science of behavior analysis?
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What does Determinism imply in behavior analysis?
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Define Empiricism in the context of behavior analysis.
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What is Parsimony in behavior analysis?
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What is Pragmatism in behavior analysis?
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What does Selectionism refer to in behavior analysis?
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What is radical behaviorism?
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Define Ontogeny.
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What is Phylogeny?
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Distinguish among behaviorism, the experimental analysis of behavior, and applied behavior analysis.
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What is Behaviorism?
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Define Experimental Analysis of Behavior (EAB).
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What is the domain of Applied Behavior Analysis?
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What does Professional Practice Guided by the Science of Behavior Analysis include?
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What are the dimensions of applied behavior analysis as defined by Baer, Wolfe, Risley?
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Define Generality in behavior analysis.
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What does Effective mean in the context of applied behavior analysis?
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Study Notes
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
- A science utilizing behavioral principles to enhance socially significant behaviors through experimental methods.
Goals of Behavior Analysis
- Three levels of scientific understanding: Description, Prediction, and Control.
Description
- Relies on systematically observed facts.
Prediction
- Involves consistent relationships observed between two events over repeated observations.
Control
- Empirical demonstration connecting changes in dependent variables to manipulation of independent variables.
Philosophical Assumptions of Behavior Analysis (DEPPS-PER)
- Determinism: Universe operates in a lawful manner; events relate systematically.
- Empiricism: Emphasizes objective observation and measurement.
- Parsimony: Prefers simpler explanations before considering complex ones.
- Pragmatism: Truth is assessed through practical verification processes.
- Selectionism: All life forms evolve through interactions between function and survival value; core concept in operant behavior analysis.
Radical Behaviorism
- A comprehensive view of behavior, encompassing both overt and private events, interpreted through personal and species history.
Ontogeny
- Refers to the developmental history of an individual organism throughout its lifetime.
Phylogeny
- Concerns the evolutionary history of a species over time.
Behaviorism
- Philosophy surrounding the science of behavior, distinct forms include methodological and radical behaviorism.
Experimental Analysis of Behavior (EAB)
- Founded by B.F. Skinner; emphasizes response rate, repeated measurements, within-subject comparisons, visual data analysis, and functional relationships in behavior.
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Domain
- A technology aimed at improving socially significant behaviors, focused on human applications, underpinned by applied research.
Professional Practice Guided by ABA Science
- Involves applying ABA in professional settings, ensuring methods are socially valid while addressing current behaviors and symptom remediation.
Dimensions of Applied Behavior Analysis (Baer, Wolfe, Risley, 1968) - (GETACAB)
- Generality: Behavior change persists across different contexts and individuals.
- Effective: Interventions result in significant improvements in socially meaningful behaviors.
- Technological: Procedures are clearly defined and described.
- Applied: Focuses on addressing socially important issues.
- Conceptually Systematic: Strategies are built upon established principles of behavior.
- Analytic: Emphasizes data analysis to identify functional relationships.
- Behavioral: Centers on observable and measurable behaviors.
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This quiz includes flashcards covering key concepts from the BCBA Task List, 5th Edition. It focuses on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and the scientific goals of behavior analysis. Test your knowledge on these fundamental principles and their applications in the field of behavior analysis.