Changing Criterion Desgin

Question 1

“A functional relation is demonstrated when rate changes correspond to the requirements of the contingencies“ characterizes which design?
	A. Multiple baseline
	B. Changing criterion
	C. Alternating treatments
	D. Reversal

Answer 1

A

Question 2

With a changing criterion design, demonstration of a functional relation can be enhanced by…
A. Instituting criterion changes only in the desired direction
B. Varying the size of criterion changes
C. Changing the criterion before stability is achieved
D. All of the above

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Which of the following criteria would most likely indicate experimental control in a changing criterion design?
	A. 10, 14, 16, 24, 22, 28
	B. 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20
	C. 10, 12, 16, 24, 32, 42
	D. 10, 14, 16, 20, 22, 26

Answer 3

A

Question 4

In a changing criterion design, experimental control is demonstrated when…
A. Performance approximates the requirement specified in the contingency as the criterion is varied
B. The criterion is altered several times and performance follows a gradual trend independent of condition transitions
C. Performance approximates the requirement specified in the objective, which changes as the student progresses
D. The criterion is altered several times and performance follows a gradual trend across condition transitions

Answer 4

A

Question 5

The changing criterion design is appropriate for…
	A. Very dangerous behaviors
	B. Promoting generalization
	C. Shaping behavior rates
	D. Teaching new skills

Answer 5

C

Question 6

Which experimental conditions can be found in a changing criterion design?
A. Baseline for four days then reinforcement contingent upon 10 responses per minute for S1; baseline for eight days then reinforcement contingent upon 10 responses per minute for S2.
B. Reinforcement contingent upon 10 responses per minute, 20 responses per minute, then 30 responses per minute
C. Baseline until a criterion rate of behavior is achieved, then reinforcement is contingent upon 10 responses per minute
D. Reinforcement contingent upon 10 responses per minute, baseline, reinforcement contingent upon 10 responses per minute

Answer 6

B

Question 7

For which situation might you use a changing criterion design? Evaluating the effect of…
A. A prompting procedure on dressing
B. A contingency contract on light head tapping
C. A DRL on severe headbanging
D. Two interventions on teasing

Answer 7

B
The criteria that are changed involve a dimension of an existing behavior. The changing criterion design is not amenable to evaluating skill acquisition programs, it is not appropriate for behaviors for which there is very little tolerance, and it is not a comparison design.

Question 8

In a changing criterion design, a larger magnitude change…
A. Is critical to establishing stable responding
B. Is never advised because it contradicts good instructional practice
C. Provides more evidence of experimental control than a small change
D. All of the above

Answer 8

C

Question 9

With a changing criterion design, demonstration of a functional relation can be enhanced by…
A. Changing the criterion before stability is achieved
B. Instituting same size criterion changes
C. Instituting a criterion contrary to the general trend
D. All of the above

Answer 9

C

Question 10

The researcher collected baseline measures of exercise duration until measures were stable. What’s the next step to implement a changing criterion design? The researcher would set a reinforcement criterion for exercise that…
A. Was slightly higher than the average during baseline
B. Rapidly alternated between higher and lower than the average during baseline
C. Was slightly higher than the average during baseline in one setting only
D. Was substantially higher than the average during baseline

Answer 10

A

Question 11

For which situation might you use a changing criterion design? Evaluating the effect of…
A. A punishment contingency on severe headbanging
B. A DRL on teasing
C. A prompting procedure on dressing
D. Two interventions on teasing

Answer 11

B