5025 Part 2

Question 1

A B design

Answer 1

Baseline followed by treatment

Question 2

Bar graph

Answer 2

Dependent variable represented on the Y axis. Phase or condition represented on the X axis

Question 3

Behavioral assessment

Answer 3

Gather information to make data-based decisions on behavior-environment relations

Question 4

Best fit line

Answer 4

Bisect data with an equal number of data points above and below the line

Question 5

Changing criterion design

Answer 5

Treatment phase divided into sub phases which have different criteria that move closer to the goal

Question 6

Component analysis

Answer 6

Systemic withdrawal of treatment components to determine if behavior change is maintained

Question 7

Confound

Answer 7

An uncontrolled factor suspected of influencing DV

Question 8

Data

Answer 8

Quantitative results of controlled observation

Question 9

Data path

Answer 9

Series of straight lines connecting successive data points within a condition. Represents relationship between IV and DV

Question 10

Data points

Answer 10

Value of DV at any point in time

Question 11

Datum

Answer 11

Singular form of data

Question 12

Descriptive assessment

Answer 12

Direct observation of Abc events under naturally occurring conditions

Question 13

Dimensional quantities of response measures

Answer 13

Event, latency, duration and IRT

Question 14

Dimensionless quantities of response measures

Answer 14

Percent, trials to criterion, discrete categorization, partial interval, whole interval, momentary time sampling, PLACHECK

Question 15

Direct assessment methods

Answer 15

Measuring quantities of behavior, scatterplots and permanent products

Question 16

Evocative effect

Answer 16

Momentary increase in the rate of behavior

Question 17

Experimental design

Answer 17

Repeated, systematic presentation and removal of IV while measuring changes of DV

Question 18

External validity

Answer 18

Extent to which results are generalizable to other subjects, settings and/or behaviors

Question 19

Extraneous variables

Answer 19

Stimuli not related to the IV that may affect the DV

Question 20

Functional analysis

Answer 20

Systematic manipulations of antecedents and consequences in a controlled setting to determine purpose of behavior

Question 21

Functional assessment

Answer 21

Method to determine purpose of behavior

Question 22

Graphic displays of ABA

Answer 22

Equal interval line graph, bar graph, semi-logarithmic graph, cumulative record

Question 23

Indirect assessment methods

Answer 23

Record review, interviews and questionnaires

Question 24

Internal validity

Answer 24

Extent to which analysis assures measured change in behavior is due to manipulated IVs

Question 25

IOA criteria

Answer 25

80% agreement for 30% of observations

Question 26

IOA methods

Answer 26

Total count or percent agreement

Question 27

Level

Answer 27

Average value of data points across an entire condition or phase

Question 28

Minimizes validity threats

Answer 28

Measurement, stability, immediacy, replication

Question 29

Multielement design

Answer 29

Rapidly alternate between conditions

Question 30

Multiple baseline design

Answer 30

IV introduced in a staggered order once behavior is stable for first baseline

Question 31

Pairwise

Answer 31

One test condition alternated with control. Assists in discriminability of conditions

Question 32

Parametric analysis

Answer 32

Examines the effects of a range of IV values

Question 33

Partial interval recording

Answer 33

Occurrence is recorded if the response is observed during any part of the interval

Question 34

Parts of an equal interval line graph

Answer 34

Title, legend, X axis, Y axis, data points, data path, phase change lines and labels

Question 35

Phase change

Answer 35

Major change in the IV

Question 36

Placheck

Answer 36

Percent of individuals engaged in target behavior immediately following an interval

Question 37

Probes

Answer 37

Evaluate whether treatment affects are evident before treatment occurs

Question 38

Procedural integrity

Answer 38

IV implemented as stated by the treatment plan

Question 39

Progressive ratio schedule

Answer 39

Assess reinforcer effectiveness as response requirements increase

Question 40

Response definition should be:

Answer 40

Clear, complete and objective

Question 41

Sequential effects

Answer 41

Behavior in one condition influenced by experience in prior condition

Question 42

Single-case design

Answer 42

Repeated presentation and removal of treatment while keeping other factors constant

Question 43

Social validity

Answer 43

Treatment goals are useful for the individual and those around him

Question 44

Threats to internal validity

Answer 44

History, maturation, testing, instrumentation, diffusion of treatment, regression towards the mean, selection bias, attrition

Question 45

Trails to criterion

Answer 45

Number of consecutive responses required to achieve a performance standard

Question 46

Trend

Answer 46

Overall direction of a set of data points

Question 47

Type 1 error

Answer 47

Concluding the IV produced a change in the DV when it did not

Question 48

Type 2 error

Answer 48

Concluding the IV did not produce a change in the DV when it did

Question 49

Variability

Answer 49

Extent which measures of behavior diverge from one another

Question 50

Visual analysis of a graph

Answer 50

Level, variability, trend, number of data points

Question 51

Whole interval recording

Answer 51

Occurrence is recorded if the behavior is observed for the entire interval

Question 52

Abative effect

Answer 52

Momentary decrease in the rate of behavior