Behavior in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
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Which level of comprehension in understanding behavior involves accurately describing and defining the behavior?

  • Description (correct)
  • Antecedents
  • Control
  • Prediction
  • Covert behaviors in ABA refer to actions that are:

  • Predictable
  • Internal and not readily observable (correct)
  • Influenced by antecedents
  • Directly visible
  • What does the assumption of determinism in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) state?

  • All behavior is random and unpredictable
  • Behavior is determined by social factors only
  • Behavior is caused by prior events and follows predictable patterns (correct)
  • Behavior is not influenced by prior events
  • Which level of comprehension in understanding behavior focuses on understanding the causes or antecedents that precede the behavior?

    <p>Antecedents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do overt behaviors in ABA include?

    <p>Walking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of empiricism in ABA?

    <p>Emphasizing the importance of objective observation and data collection.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does ABA ensure the reliability and validity of its findings?

    <p>By conducting experiments to establish cause-and-effect relationships.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What principle does parsimony refer to in ABA?

    <p>Striving for simplicity and avoiding unnecessary complexity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is philosophical doubt important in ABA?

    <p>To promote continuous questioning and openness to new ideas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What foundation principles guide the practice and research in ABA?

    <p>Determinism, empiricism, experimentation, replication, parsimony, and philosophical doubt.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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