Behavior Analysis Overview

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Questions and Answers

What are the three branches of the science of behavior analysis?

  • Applied Behavior Analysis (correct)
  • Experimental analysis of behavior (correct)
  • Behaviorism (correct)
  • Cognitive psychology

Who is commonly attributed for discovering the law of effect?

Edward Thorndike

Who is commonly considered the father of behaviorism?

John Broadus Watson

Which of the following is a dimension of ABA as outlined by Baer, Wolf & Risley (1968)?

<p>Generality (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of participants reached recovery in the Lovaas (1987) study?

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What was one of the primary lessons learned from Lovaas (1973)?

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In the Lovaas (1987) study, what was the criteria for the best outcome?

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ABA

Applied Behavior Analysis. One of the three branches of the science of behavior analysis.

Law of Effect

Edward Thorndike is commonly attributed with discovering the law of effect.

Father of Behaviorism

John Broadus Watson is commonly considered the father of behaviorism.

Generality

Generality is a dimension of ABA as outlined by Baer, Wolf & Risley (1968).

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Lovaas (1987) Recovery Rate

47% of participants reached recovery in the Lovaas (1987) study.

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Lovaas (1973) Lesson

Emphasis on parental training was one of the primary lessons learned from Lovaas (1973).

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Lovaas (1987) Best Outcome

IQ, school placement & diagnosis was the criteria for the best outcome in the Lovaas (1987) study.

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Study Notes

Behavior Analysis

  • The science of behavior analysis consists of three branches: Experimental analysis of behavior, Behaviorism, and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).

Key Figures in Behavior Analysis

  • Edward Thorndike is recognized for discovering the law of effect, demonstrating that behaviors followed by favorable outcomes are likely to be repeated.
  • John Broadus Watson is commonly known as the father of Behavioralism, emphasizing the importance of observable behavior.

Dimensions of ABA

  • One of the crucial dimensions of ABA, as outlined by Baer, Wolf & Risley in 1968, is Generality, which ensures that behavior change generalizes across different settings and people.

Research Findings

  • In the Lovaas (1987) study, 47% of participants achieved recovery, highlighting significant outcomes from ABA interventions.
  • A primary lesson from Lovaas (1973) was the importance of parental training in effectively implementing behavioral strategies.

Outcome Criteria

  • The Lovaas (1987) study defined best outcomes through specific criteria including IQ, school placement, and diagnosis, emphasizing comprehensive measures of success in behavioral interventions.

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