Psychology Flashcards: Determinism Concepts

Questions and Answers

What does the Law of Determinism state?

Behavior is unexplainable

Behavior has no influences

All things are random

Behavior is caused by various factors (correct)

What is meant by the phrase 'Behavior is Determined'?

The occurrence of any event is determined by the functional relations it holds with other events.

Mentalism assumes that there is a mental dimension that directly causes behavior.

True

What is the focus of Environmental explanations of behavior?

Demonstrating functional relations between behavior and environmental events through systematic manipulation. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of Behaviorism?

To arrange environments to make desired behaviors more probable and undesired behaviors less probable. Signup and view all the answers

The Experimental Analysis of Behavior (EAB) was founded by _____

Skinner Signup and view all the answers

List the seven dimensions of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).

Applied, Behavioral, Analytic, Technological, Conceptually systematic, Effective, Generality. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary aim of Behavioral Technologies?

To discover environmental variables influencing behavior Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Determinism and Behavior

Behavior is assumed to be determined by functional relations with other events, forming the basis of an empirically supported assumption.
The law of determinism posits that every behavior is caused by independent variables, highlighting a pattern of causation across different situations.

Approaches to Understanding Behavior

Mentalism suggests the existence of a mental dimension that influences behavior, implying an inner mechanism that initiates or mediates actions.
Environmental explanations focus on the observable relationship between behavior and environmental events, utilizing systematic manipulation of stimuli to illustrate functional relations.

Behaviorism and Its Goals

Behaviorism, or Behavior Analysis, aims to organize environments to encourage desired behaviors and discourage unwanted ones, enhancing personal responsibility and reducing negative outcomes.

Experimental Analysis of Behavior (EAB)

Founded by Skinner, EAB is a scientific method for examining the relationships between behavior and environmental variables through five key features:
- Rate of response is the primary measure.
- Continuous measurement of well-defined responses.
- Use of within-subject comparisons rather than control group designs.
- Preference for visual data analysis over statistical inference.
- Emphasis on describing functional relations instead of formal theory testing.

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

ABA programs incorporate seven defining dimensions for behavior change:
- Applied: Focus on socially significant behaviors.
- Behavioral: Actual behavior is measured and tracked for change confirmation.
- Analytic: Demonstrates control over behavior occurrences.
- Technological: Procedures are documented in detail for replication.
- Conceptually systematic: Interventions are based on behavioral principles.
- Effective: Achieves practical results for clients.
- Generality: Ensures changes are enduring and transferable.

Behavioral Technologies

Aimed at identifying environmental variables that impact socially significant behavior, developing practical technologies to leverage these discoveries for problem-solving in society.

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Explore key concepts of determinism in psychology with these flashcards. Understand how behavior is determined by functional relations and the implications of the law of determinism. Perfect for students focusing on behavioral analysis and psychology principles.