History & Myths Flashcards
Behaviour analysis is a _______ underpinned by a philosophy.
Science
Conceptually systematic means that…
tactics used for behaviour change are based on basic principles
The applied dimension of ABA means that…
targeted behaviours are those of social significance
check
Studies conducted in the experimental analysis in behaviour are often conducted….
in laboratories, using arbitrary responses
ABA is just for people with autism spectrum disorder.
False
Parsimony means that….
simple explanations for behaviour are explored first
The assumption that the universe is a lawful place and phenomena occur due to other events is…
determinism
Which wording best captures the concept of philosophic doubt?
Evidence was found for….
Which of the following is NOT an explanation of behaviour based on a mentalism?
The boy jumped because he wanted to.
The dog’s sitting behaviour had been reinforced in the past.
The woman passed the test because she is intelligent.
The dog’s sitting behaviour had been reinforced in the past.
What is a Mentalism?
Explanation of behaviour involving an inner dimension
Which of the following is the motivating operation in the 3-term contingency?
being hungry
If Joe does the dishes, he doesn’t have to vacuum. He is more likely to do the dishes in the future. This is an example of…
negative reinforcement
Negative reinforcement decreases the future probability of a behaviour. T/F
False
Positive punishment decreases the future probability of a behaviour. T/F
True
