Methodological & Interpretive Problems (Kazdin)

Question 1

ABCBC Follow up Graph:

In the preceding figure, _____________.

Answer 1

A. there was a sequence effect
B. the design would be improved with ABCACB + follow-up
C. the design would be improved with ABCABC + follow-up
D. group contingencies worked better than timeout
E. the slope suggests that perhaps no intervention was necessary
F. both A and B
G. A, B, and E****

Question 2

What are ways to deal with a downward trend in baseline data when using a single-subject designs?

Answer 2

A. Use an ABAB design
B. Use nonparametric tests
C. Use a between and within subjects design
D. All the above are possible solutions**

Question 3

Functional analysis ________.

Answer 3

A. Assesses the function of a behavior to gain or avoid something
B. experimental manipulations
C. Both A and B*****
D. None of the above

Question 4

What is the benefit of a ABAC versus ABCABC design?

Answer 4

A. It protects against sequential effects
B. It protects against regression to the mean
C. It protects against carryover
D. Just A
E. Just B
F. Both A and C**

Question 5

What is the reason that baseline data might be quite variable?

Answer 5

A. A third variable is effecting the behavioral response.
B. Low inter-observer agreement in the measurement of the behavior, so it is unreliable.
C. The validity of the measure might be suspect.
D. Both A and B.*****
E. Both A, B, and C.

Question 6

The percentage on the inter-observer agreement is_____.

Answer 6

A. The percentage of time the behavior is observed
B. The level of accuracy in the measurement of the behavior ****
C. How valid the measure is