Baer, Wolf, & Risely (1968)

Question 0

2. Focus is on behaviors having social ________.

Answer 0

Applied

Question 1

1. List the seven dimensions of applied behavior analysis as described by Baer, Wolf, and Risely.

Answer 1

1. Applied
2. Behavioral
3. Analytical
4. Technological
5. Conceptually
6. Effective
7. Generality

Question 2

3. Focus is on observable events.

Answer 2

Behavioral

Question 3

4. Emphasis is on demonstration of functional relationships.

Answer 3

Analytical

Question 4

5. All procedures are identified and clearly described.

Answer 4

Technological

Question 5

6. Procedures are related to basic principles from which they are derived.

Answer 5

Conceptually

Question 6

7. Intervention results in socially significant behavior change.

Answer 6

Effective

Question 7

8. Extension of behavior change across time, setting, or other behaviors.

Answer 7

Generality

Question 8

9. What is the difference between basic and applied research?

Answer 8

Applied research has some application in the “real world,” while basic research is not directly or obvious application, but is basically knowledge for the sake of knowledge.

Question 9

10. How are basic and applied research similar and different?

Answer 9

Common: how and when behavior occurs, and importantly applied research is like basic research, based on previous theory.