E01.01 Reliance on Scientific Knowledge Flashcards
Which of the following is NOT an acceptable source of knowledge a behavior analyst may use to guide her clinical decisions?
An article from a science-oriented popular magazine featuring a promising new treatment
Peer review, also referred to as “refereeing”, is the process of
Subjecting scholarly work to the scrutiny of others who are experts in the field.
While toilet training her developmentally typical daughter, a BCBA developed a procedure that she thinks might be helpful for children with developmental disabilities. Before she tries it in her clinical practice, she should
Review the research for evidence that the procedure she developed is consistent with this literature
When an exhaustive literature review fails to result in an applicable evidence based treatment, a BCBA obtains the necessary approvals and tries a novel approach to treating anorexia with one of her clients. It proves effective and she wishes to publish a case report of her work. She must
Demonstrate its effectiveness using reliable and valid methods within the context of an experimental design.
A parent of a client want the BCBA to use a particular procedure for treating food refusal. The procedure was developed by a neurologist and is described in the literature using cognitive language. The behavior analyst’s first step should be to
Examine the treatment and the research to determine its relevance and appropriateness to the child.
Which of the following contains two acceptable sources of knowledge a behavior analyst may use to guide her clinical decisions?
Clinical data she has collected in the course of treatment and guidance from colleagues based on scientific literature
When researching an intervention to reduce problem behaviors, which of the following is a reliable source of knowledge that is based on science and behavior analysis?
A study presented at a professional conference using an ABAB design and showing a decrease in problem behavior.
To search for credible research on the internet, behavior analysts should look for
Characteristics of peer reviewed sources, such as authors who are scholars in the field, or content addressing research findings.
The parents of a child with autism want to change to intervention being used at school. They claim the child cries a lot at home and resists going to school since this intervention began. The intervention has been very successful at school. The behavior analyst should
Help the parents operationally define examples of temperamental behavior and prepare a data collection system they can use at home.
To search for credible research on the internet, behavior analysts should look for
Journals that are peer reviewed
A treatment team insists on purchasing an invalidated, trademarked “sleep treatment”. despite the fact that the BCBA has asserted that it is probably a gimmick to sell materials, the team moves forward with the purchase. The BCBA should
Offer to support the program by collecting data on relevant behaviors.
A BCBA takes a job working with high-schoolers who are labeled emotionally disturbed. Which of the following will be most useful to her as she prepares for a new role outside of her previous work experience?
A series of research articles describing a family-style group home for treating delinquency in teenagers
Peer reviewed scientific literature is the highest standard because the reviewers ensure that the scientific process was followed correctly and the
Results are plausible given the design of the research
According to the BACB compliance code, before implementing a new intervention with clients, you should
Determine if the intervention uses scientifically validated strategies
The purpose of peer review or refereeing is to verify that
The research is original, valid, and significant
