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A comparative analysis is conducted to?
A comparative analysis is conducted to?
- Assess whether a treatment package is needed to address a behavior
- Evaluate the effect of treatment on two different behaviors
- Establish the correct magnitude of a reinforcer
- Determine if one intervention is more effective than another (correct)
Conduct a component analysis to?
Conduct a component analysis to?
- Demonstrate a functional relation
- Determine what elements of treatment are effective (correct)
- Demonstrate external validity
- Determine which experimental design is appropriate
Which is an example of a comparative analysis?
Which is an example of a comparative analysis?
- A time-out plus token economy treatment for aggression is compared to baseline
- None of these are a comparative analysis
- A mand training program is compared to another mand training program (correct)
- A DRO FI 15 minute compared to a DRO FI 10 minute procedure for hand mouthing
Which multiple treatments design conditions may enable a component analysis of a DRO/token system (TS) treatment package?
Which multiple treatments design conditions may enable a component analysis of a DRO/token system (TS) treatment package?
Which of these is not a threat to the internal validity of a comparative analysis?
Which of these is not a threat to the internal validity of a comparative analysis?
Which of the following is not a comparative analysis?
Which of the following is not a comparative analysis?
Which exemplifies a parametric analysis of protective equipment?
Which exemplifies a parametric analysis of protective equipment?
Which of the following questions is addressed by a comparative analysis?
Which of the following questions is addressed by a comparative analysis?
Which of the following questions is addressed by a component analysis?
Which of the following questions is addressed by a component analysis?
Which exemplifies a parametric analysis of time out?
Which exemplifies a parametric analysis of time out?
Reinforcement of appropriate social skills, DRO, and punishment are components of an intervention that have been used to reduce a child's aggression. To determine which element is effective?
Reinforcement of appropriate social skills, DRO, and punishment are components of an intervention that have been used to reduce a child's aggression. To determine which element is effective?
A parametric analysis?
A parametric analysis?
You've determined experimentally that a treatment package works. However, some elements of that package may be difficult to implement. What should you do to see if you could streamline your treatment?
You've determined experimentally that a treatment package works. However, some elements of that package may be difficult to implement. What should you do to see if you could streamline your treatment?
A behavior analyst has developed and researched a new approach to teaching manding in children with ASD. The best way to demonstrate its effectiveness relative to the most often used conventional training program would be to?
A behavior analyst has developed and researched a new approach to teaching manding in children with ASD. The best way to demonstrate its effectiveness relative to the most often used conventional training program would be to?
A parametric analysis?
A parametric analysis?
Which of the following questions is addressed by a parametric analysis?
Which of the following questions is addressed by a parametric analysis?
Which is an example of a comparative analysis?
Which is an example of a comparative analysis?
Which multiple treatments design conditions may enable a component analysis of a DRO/token system (TS) treatment package?
Which multiple treatments design conditions may enable a component analysis of a DRO/token system (TS) treatment package?
Component analysis that incorporates multiple treatment designs allow for convincing demonstrations of experimental control. The required comparisons between treatments?
Component analysis that incorporates multiple treatment designs allow for convincing demonstrations of experimental control. The required comparisons between treatments?
Which is an appropriate strategy for determining whether DRO and/or punishment are responsible for a decrease in public masturbation?
Which is an appropriate strategy for determining whether DRO and/or punishment are responsible for a decrease in public masturbation?
Which is an example of a comparative analysis?
Which is an example of a comparative analysis?
Study Notes
Comparative Analysis
- A comparative analysis evaluates the effectiveness of one intervention against another, establishes the right magnitude of a reinforcer, and assesses treatment impacts on different behaviors.
- Examples include comparing variations of interventions, such as different durations of procedures or approaches for similar issues.
Component Analysis
- Conducting a component analysis identifies which elements of a treatment are effective and demonstrates the functional relationship of components.
- Essential for determining the necessity of a treatment package tailored to specific behavioral needs.
Internal Validity Threats
- Multiple treatment interference, non-reversibility of effects, and incorrect attribution of effects are all threats to the internal validity of comparative analyses.
Parametric Analysis
- A parametric analysis examines the range of values of the independent variable, confirming how variations in the procedure affect outcomes.
- Examples include analyzing different amounts of reinforcement or intervention durations.
Treatment Comparisons
- A minimum of two comparisons of adjacent conditions is essential to establish experimental control in multiple treatments designs.
- Demonstrations include withdrawing components one at a time to identify critical elements in treatment success.
Effective Design Implications
- Comparative analyses focus on assessing overall treatment efficacy, while component analyses concentrate on the effectiveness of specific treatment components.
- Strategies for analyzing the components of treatment packages can significantly influence the understanding of effective intervention parameters.
Multiple Treatment Designs
- Graphical representations in multiple treatment designs allow for comparing sequences of interventions and their effects on behaviors.
- A well-structured design requires baseline conditions, and adequate comparisons to draw precise conclusions about the treatment efficacy.
Practical Implications of Findings
- Comparative studies inform which interventions may be superior in efficacy while maintaining a focus on understanding behavior principles rather than simply determining "winners."
- Effective intervention design may necessitate both comparisons of established treatments and experimental manipulations of treatment elements to optimize behavioral outcomes.
Example Scenarios
- Effectiveness can be highlighted by comparing treatment durations or different types of interventions, such as mand training programs or timeout procedures.
- Understanding the results of investigations allows practitioners to adjust interventions meaningfully, impacting better behavioral management strategies.
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