4 AND 5: Graphics+ Seven Dimensions

Question 1

1. Overview of data
   
   • Type of display (cumulative record, line graphs )
   -Range in continuity of AXES :
   • Making sure NO BREAKS
   • making sure RANGES ARE EQUAL-Specific variables under consideration
   • What is the target behavior
   •What’s the independent variable ; what do we change in the environment
2. Data inspection and analysis (for line graphs)
   
   • Level
   • Variability
   • Trend
   • Number of data points

Answer 1

Visual analysis-(what we look at/for)

Cumulative record and line graphs

Question 2

Cumulative records

Equal interval line graphs

Answer 2

Types of graphic displays

Question 3

Look at:

Level

Variability

Trend

Number of data points

Answer 3

Data inspection and analysis for LINE GRAPHS only

Visual analysis –

Question 4

On a cumulative record what type of line would represent a zero rate of responding

Answer 4

Horizontal line-(Flat Line)

Question 5

You have taken date on frequency of a parking permit, the best way to display your data is in a

Answer 5

Line graph

Question 6

Hint: GET A CAB

Generality

Effective

Technological

Applied

Conceptually systematic

Analytic

Behavioral

Answer 6

Seven dimensions ABA

Question 7

Use to EVALUATE whether interventions are behavior analytic in nature

Answer 7

Seven dimensions of Abs

Question 8

Behavior change maintains and transfers to other settings and situations, and spreads to other behaviors

Answer 8

Generality

Question 9

Clinically significant changes in behavior are demonstrated, not just statistical differences

Treatment revisions are data based

Answer 9

Effective

Question 10

Procedures are completely and precisely described so they can be verified and REPLICATED.

Answer 10

Technological

described in detail
Well described

Question 11

Target behaviors are of social significance,

directly beneficial toward improving lives of clients

Answer 11

Applied.

Applies to improving client lives and social significance)

Question 12

Behavioral procedures AND Explanations are tied to basic principles of behavior

Use our “concepts” when Assessing, teaching, etc.

How we explain, discuss our science, procedures, why we do what we do,

Answer 12

Conceptually systematic

Everything we do ties back to our concepts

Question 13

Directly observable and measurable behavior is the primary target for change.

Indirect measures, and so called underlying causes, are not the focus

Answer 13

Behavioral

Question 14

If the intervention results in the client learning to ask for help from only her main caregiver, then the intervention likely fouls in the dimension of

Answer 14

Generality

Question 15

If the intervention is designed to ensure the client always makes his own bed to the same specifications as a five-star hotel, then the intervention likely fouls in the dimension of

Answer 15

Applied.

Making his own bed (Not the hotels bed) To hotel specifications is unlikely to improve his life.

Question 16

If the intervention is designed to target Low self esteem, then the intervention likely fails in the dimension of

Answer 16

Behavioral. ABA targets directly measurable behavior, not underlying causes

Question 17

If the intervention is based on the caregivers anecdotal observations regarding what is causing the self injury us behavior, then the intervention likely fails in the dimension of

Answer 17

Analytic.

Should determine functional relationships, (causes of behavior) Between environment and behavior via scientific systematic manipulation EG., A multi element research design

Question 18

Systematic manipulation of environmental variables is used to demonstrate functional relationships between environment and behavior

Answer 18

Analytic

Analyzing the behavior

Question 19

If a review board approved intervention is altered because of a caregivers impression that it’s not working (Based on 12 minute anecdotal observation), then that Alteration likely fails in the dimension of

Answer 19

Effective

If an intervention isn’t working we change it ASAP, but our determination needs to be database. Graft data should reveal if a change in behavior is robust. Moreover, it might be revealed in the data that this review board approved treatment is actually producing effects that are large enough to make a clinically significant difference in the clients life, and that should not be altered on a whim

Question 20

If the intervention is described as very generally, and without much detail, then the intervention likely fails in the dimension of

Answer 20

Technological

Can’t replicate will verify interventions or procedures that are poorly described ie, described with insufficient detail

Question 21

If the rationale for the behavioral interventions success appeals to simultaneously stimulating both free will and super ego of the patient, then the rationale for this intervention likely fails in the dimension of……

Explanations should be tied to basic principles of behavior e.g., Reinforcement histories, environmental contingencies, etc.
“Appeals to free will and super ego” are not based on scientific behavioral principles

Answer 21

Conceptually systematic

Question 22

If the intervention used an ABA be with drawl design to confirm reinforcers it is likely_____. Then, if those reinforcers were used to increase conversation initiation (rather than self-esteem), From zero per day to 20 per day in 3 weeks (As shown on the graph), Then it’s likely

_____, _____, and ______

Answer 22

1. Analytic
2. !Applied
3. Behavioral
4. Effective

Analytic because a functional relation was determined to confirm reinforcers

Applied because conversation initiation is socially significant and directly beneficial to client

Behavioral because the target was a directly measurable behavior, not some unobservable underlying cause such as poor self-esteem

Effective because the visual display demonstrates a large, clinically significant change in the behavior

Question 23

The BC BA help Sally to Amanda for help. Which dimension does this best characterizes

Answer 23

Applied

Question 24

The written procedure in a behavior plan stated the following: Use differential reinforcement to increase mending. This demonstrates the dimension of technological.

True or false

Answer 24

False.

Needs to be clear enough to replicate as it stated it’s way too vague. What kind of reinforce her? How much? Who delivers it? When is it delivered? Under what schedule? What kind of mending? How much banding? Is there a limit

Question 25

Data collection in EAB Labs

Slope represents rate per minute, OR per session, etc.

Ex. Saving money
      Exercise
      Learned verbal operant’s
      Source of feedback
      Occur Versus nonoccurrence

Answer 25

Cumulative records

Question 26

Most commonly used to display ABA data

X and Y axis

Data collection in functional analysis

Evaluate treatment effectiveness

Primary tool

Answer 26

Equal interval line graphs

Question 27

An upward SLOPE on the cumulative graph means…

AlWAYS look at the SLOPE when using cumulative graph

Answer 27

Responding

Question 28

The steeper the slope, you know it’s dope.

If the line goes flat, you better watch that.

You want Data to increase

Answer 28

Interpreting the cumulative graph… Study tip

Question 29

Horizontal axis

Vertical axis

Phase change line: Solid line

Condition change line: dotted line

Data point

Data path

Figure legend

Phase label

Answer 29

Line graph labels