SNA, CCD, ATD, FA, Trend, Variability Flashcards
List 3 things to consider when using Changing Criterion Design to
demonstrate experimental control
Length of phase, magnitude of criterion change, number of criterion
changes
List 2 disadvantages of the Changing Criterion Design
Behavior must be already in learner’s repertoire, not used for
shaping behavior
List 2 advantages of the Changing Criterion Design
Does not require reversal/withdrawal, gradually improves behavior
List 5 advantages of Alternating Treatment Design
Minimizes sequence eects, can be used with unstable data, does
not require a baseline, does not require the withdrawal of a
treatment, allows for the quick comparison of treatments
List 2 disadvantages of Alternating Treatment Design
Multiple treatment interference, rapidly alternating treatments may
seem contrived #NotNatural
List the 3 fundamental properties of behavior change
Level, trend, variability
List the 3 directions of a trend
Increasing, decreasing, no trend
List the 4 patterns of baseline
Ascending, descending, variable, stable
T/F: An advantage of the Changing
Criterion Design is that there is no
reversal/withdrawal required.
True
T/F: Changing Criterion Designs can be
used for shaping a new behavior.
False, cannot
T/F: . An Alternating Treatment design is
used to display the results/data from
a functional analysis.
True
T/F: Alternating Treatment Designs can
be used with unstable data.
True
T/F: . A disadvantage of the
Multi-element design is that it
requires a baseline.
False, does not
T/F: A changing criterion design must
be used with a behavior already in the
subject’s repertoire
True
T/F: The 3 Fundamental Properties of
Behavior Change include Level, Trend,
and Stability
False, variability
T/F: The trend refers to the general
direction in which the data path is
taking.
True
T/F: Variability refers to the value on the
vertical axis in which a series of data
points are plotted.
False, level
T/F: A high degree of variability is a
threat to a study’s internal validity.
True
T/F: Changing criterion design can be
used with multiple behaviors.
False, one behavior
The general direction that a
data path takes
Trend
The extent to which the data
points move around on the
graph
Variability
. #multi-element,
#SimultaneousTreatment
Alternating Treatments Design
An alternating treatments
design is used to visually
display the data from this
Functional Analysis
Value on the vertical axis in
which a series of data points
are plotted.
Level
Experimental design in which
an initial baseline phase is
followed by a series of
treatment phases consisting of
successive and gradually
changing criteria for
reinforcement or punishment
Changing Criterion Design
Best time to introduce an
intervention
Stable Baseline
Baseline Condition
Control
On a graph, _____________ is on the Y axis and ___________________ is
indicated on the X axis.
Behavior, time
Which research design involves increasing or decreasing goal levels for
target behavior over time?
changing criterion design
While looking at a graph, Liat says to Casey, “jeez that has a lot of bounce”.
Liat is talking about the graph’s….
Variability
On a graph, the frequency of using the phrase “100%” increased drastically
from baseline to intervention. It is most likely that the graph has a clear
change in….
Level
Which of the following steps is not a part of baseline logic?
Control
You are working with a client who curses frequently. You have developed
an intervention. You take baseline data and then set criteria to lower his
cursing to 6 times per session, then 4 times per session, then 2 times per
session. What type of experimental design are you using?
Changing Criterion
Wednesday wants to compare 2 interventions on Pugsley’s behavior. She
also wants to use these interventions even if baseline data is unstable.
What kind of experimental design should she use?
Alternating treatment
Jimmy is trying to teach his client to tie his shoes. He wants to measure
the eect his intervention has on his client’s acquisition of his new skill.
Which experimental design is least recommended for him to use?
Changing criterion
Liat has come up with multiple interventions for Casey’s nail biting.
However, she wants to avoid the possible problems of sequence eects,
irreversibility and unstable data. Which experimental design should Liat
use?
Alternating treatment
Frankie is looking at his client’s baseline data. He wants to implement an
intervention to decrease his severe SIB. His client’s data indicates that his
SIB is increasing. What should be his next step?
Implement intervention
Janelle is working with a client to increase positive social interactions.
During baseline, she sees an increasing trend. What is her next step?
Continue baseline
Celine is working with a client to reduce attention seeking behaviors.
During baseline she sees a stable trend with 5 data points. Can Celine now
proceed with her intervention?
Yes
Micah is reading a graph of her client’s behavior during intervention. She
is assessing the extent that the data points are moving around on a
graph. Which fundamental property of behavior change is she looking at?
Variability
