Questions and Answers
What is response topography?
The physical nature of the response, including its form, configuration, shape, appearance, force, and movements.
What does functional refer to in behavior analysis?
It includes the topography of response as well as the functional antecedents and consequences.
What is a response class?
A group of responses of varying topography, all of which produce the same effect on the environment.
What is a stimulus class?
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Each person has ________ with respect to language skills, academic tasks, everyday routines, recreation, and so on.
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What does environment refer to in behavior analysis?
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What is a stimulus?
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What does stimulus control mean?
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Behavior analysts often describe, measure, and manipulate stimuli according to their _____ dimensions.
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Behavior is affected most by stimulus changes that occur prior to and soon after the behavior. Because behavior and the environmental conditions that influence it occur within and across time, the _______ location of stimulus changes is important.
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What is the role of functional analysis in understanding stimuli?
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Study Notes
Response Topography
- Refers to the physical characteristics of a response.
- Includes the form, configuration, force, and movements involved in the response.
- Examples of response forms: kicking, hitting.
Functional
- Combines response topography with functional antecedents and consequences.
- Describes the purpose or reason behind the behavior (its function) and the behavior's form (topography).
Response Class
- A collection of varied responses that share common effects on the environment.
- Despite differing in shape, all responses within a class produce the same outcome.
Stimulus Class
- Comprises stimuli that share common characteristics across various dimensions.
- Can be defined by physical features (formally), timing of occurrence (temporally), and their effects on behavior (functionally).
Repertoire
- Often refers to all the behaviors an individual can perform.
- More specifically implies a person's knowledge and skills relevant to specific tasks or settings.
- Includes proficiency in language, academics, daily routines, and recreational activities.
Environment
- Encompasses all physical circumstances surrounding an organism.
- Covers all aspects of the physical world that may influence behavior.
Stimulus
- Defined as an energy change that impacts an organism via receptor cells.
Stimulus Control
- Describes the likelihood of a behavior occurring in response to a specific stimulus (SD).
- The behavior has been reinforced primarily in the presence of this stimulus, granting it control over the behavior.
Formally
- Behavior analysts assess stimuli by physical dimensions such as size, color, intensity, weight, and spatial position.
Temporally
- Recognizes that stimulus changes impacting behavior usually occur before and shortly after the behavior itself.
- The timing of stimulus changes significantly affects behavior and environmental interactions.
Functionally
- Stimuli are most accurately understood through a functional analysis of their behavioral effects.
- Physical characteristics of stimuli (like pitch or movement) also play a role, but their impact on behavior is paramount.
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Test your understanding of the concepts of response topography and functional behavior in psychology. This quiz covers the physical aspects of responses and their functions. Perfect for students studying psychology or behavioral science.
