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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?

Antecedents (D) Signup and view all the answers

What do overt behaviors in ABA include?

Walking (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of empiricism in ABA?

Emphasizing the importance of objective observation and data collection. (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

By conducting experiments to establish cause-and-effect relationships. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What principle does parsimony refer to in ABA?

Striving for simplicity and avoiding unnecessary complexity. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is philosophical doubt important in ABA?

To promote continuous questioning and openness to new ideas. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What foundation principles guide the practice and research in ABA?

Determinism, empiricism, experimentation, replication, parsimony, and philosophical doubt. (A) Signup and view all the answers