Mod 10 CHH 9

Question 1

The most widely used tactic for experimental design in applied behavior analysis is the:

changing criterion design
reversal design
alternating treatments design
multiple baseline design

Answer 1

multiple baseline design

Question 2

Which experimental design involves the sequential application of an independent variable across two or more different behaviors?

multiple baseline
alternating treatments
reversal
changing criterion

Answer 2

multiple baseline

Question 3

In which multiple baseline design are two or more responses of a single individual (or group) targeted?

across settings
across behaviors
across schedules of reinforcement
across subjects

Answer 3

across behaviors

Question 4

Which design applies the independent variable in a second setting after stable responding is achieved?

multiple baseline
alternating treatments
changing criterion
reversal

Answer 4

multiple baseline

Question 5

In which multiple baseline design is a single behavior of an individual targeted in two or more conditions?

across settings
across subjects
across behaviors
across schedules of reinforcement

Answer 5

across settings

Question 6

In which multiple baseline design is one target behavior selected for two or more individuals in the same setting?

across settings
across behaviors
across schedules of reinforcement
across subjects

Answer 6

across subjects

Question 7

A multiple baseline design might be used instead of a reversal design in which of the following circumstances?

-it is unethical or undesirable to withdraw the treatment
-terminating the treatment does not reestablish conditions that existed prior to treatment
-the target behavior is likely to be irreversible
-when there are multiple subjects involved in the study

Answer 7

-it is unethical or undesirable to withdraw the treatment
-terminating the treatment does not reestablish conditions that existed prior to treatment
-the target behavior is likely to be irreversible

Question 8

In a multiple baseline design, verification of a predicted level of responding for one behavior is obtained:
-if little or no change is observed in the data paths of the the behaviors that are still exposed to the conditions under which the prediction was made
-all the behaviors show significant change
-if the behavior returns to baseline levels when the intervention is removed
-if a significant change is observed in the data paths of the the behaviors that are still exposed to the conditions under which the prediction was made

Answer 8

-if little or no change is observed in the data paths of the the behaviors that are still exposed to the conditions under which the prediction was made

Question 9

A multiple baseline design is _____ [Stronger or Weaker] than a reversal design for revealing functional relations between the independent variable and the target behavior.

Answer 9

weaker

Question 10

The multiple baseline is a true single-case design.
True
False

Answer 10

False

Question 11

In which design do intermittent measurements serve as the basis for determining whether or not behavior change has occurred prior to intervention?

multiple probe
multiple baseline
delayed multiple baseline
alternating treatments

Answer 11

multiple probe

Question 12

The multiple probe design can be useful when extended baseline measurement may prove too:

costly
reactive
variable
unreliable

Answer 12

costly
reactive

Question 13

Situations in which the delayed multiple baseline design can prove useful include:

limited resources preclude a full-scale multiple baseline
additional subjects displaying the same behavior become available
a reversal design is no longer possible
a NEW behavior becomes available

Answer 13

all of the above

Question 14

Limitations of the delayed multiple baseline design include:

-fewer baseline data points in later tiers
-it can be used where other experimental tactics could not be implemented
-it can require a lengthy wait before intervention
-it may mask the interdependence of the dependent variables

Answer 14

-fewer baseline data points in later tiers
-it can require a lengthy wait before intervention
-it may mask the interdependence of the dependent variables

Question 15

Which of the following is the weakest design?

multiple probe design
reversal design
multiple baseline across subjects design
nonconcurrent multiple baseline design

Answer 15

nonconcurrent multiple baseline design

Question 16

Procedural guidelines for using a multiple baseline design include:

intervene on the most stable baseline first
do not apply the independent variable too soon
alternate independent variables across baselines
select independent yet functionally similar baselines

Answer 16

intervene on the most stable baseline first
do not apply the independent variable too soon
select independent yet functionally similar baselines

Question 17

The MOST important advantage of the multiple baseline design is that it:

provides more information about the effectiveness of the independent variable
does not require a reversal
is a more powerful method than the reversal for demonstrating experimental control
is easy to implement for teachers and parents

Answer 17

does not require a reversal

Question 18

Which is a limitation of the multiple baseline design?

it may result in multiple treatment interference
it requires a reversal
it may impede optimal learning rates
it provides more information about the intervention than about the target behavior

Answer 18

it provides more information about the intervention than about the target behavior

Question 19

Which design can be used to evaluate the effects of a treatment as it is applied to a single target behavior in a stepwise fashion?

alternating treatments
multiple baseline
reversal
changing criterion

Answer 19

changing criterion

Question 20

How do prediction and replication operate in the changing criterion design?

The intervention is repeated across each behavior until they have all meet the criterion.
Replication occurs each time the level of behavior changes in a systematic way when the criterion changes.
The baseline allows for prediction of the changes in the intervention condition.
When stable responding is attained within a phase of the design, a prediction of future responding is made.

Answer 20

Replication occurs each time the level of behavior changes in a systematic way when the criterion changes.

When stable responding is attained within a phase of the design, a prediction of future responding is made.

Question 21

Which is NOT a design factor to consider when implementing a changing criterion design?

number of criterion changes
magnitude of intervention
length of phases
magnitude of criterion changes

Answer 21

magnitude of intervention

Question 22

Limitations of the changing criterion design include:

It may not allow for a sufficient number of changes in criterion.
It may not allow students to progress as efficiently as possible.
It can only be used with behaviors already in the repertoire.
It does not include a baseline to measure treatment effects.

Answer 22

It may not allow students to progress as efficiently as possible.

It can only be used with behaviors already in the repertoire.

Question 23

The design most appropriate for analyzing the effects of a shaping program is the:

changing criterion design
multiple probe design
reversal design
multiple baseline design

Answer 23

multiple probe design

Question 24

Which design involves an improved level of performance in each phase?

changing criterion
reversal
alternating treatments
multiple baseline

Answer 24

changing criterion