Tasklist A

Question 1

Define ABA

Answer 1

A science based on the use of learning principles to improve socially important behavior.

Question 2

Define Science

Answer 2

An organized approach for collecting knowledge and understanding about the natural world.

Question 3

What are the 3 levels of scientific understanding?

Answer 3

Description, prediction, control

Question 4

Define description

Answer 4

Facts that are derived from systematically observed events that can be quantified and classified that can help us identify a hypothesis for further exploration. #objective

Question 5

Define Prediction

Answer 5

When repeated observations show that there is a consistent relationship between the occurrence of 2 events. This relationship can be used to predict the probability of 1 event occurring when the other event occurs. #correlation #covariation

Question 6

Define Control

Answer 6

A functional relation is established when science confirms what has been predicted: an experimental demonstration that manipulating 1 event (IV) results in a change another event (DV), and this change can only be attributable to the independent variable.

Question 7

What are the philosophical assumptions underlying the science of behavior analysis?

Answer 7

Parsimony
Selectionism
Determinism
Empiricism
Experimentation
Replication
Philosophical Doubt
Pragmatism

Question 8

Define Parsimony

Answer 8

Reliance on the simplest theory requiring the fewest assumptions. Before considering more complex explanations, you must 1st rule out the simple and logical explanations.

Question 9

Define Selectionism

Answer 9

Selection by consequences. The scientific belief that anything that evolves does so due to the consequences of behavior.

Question 10

Define Determinism

Answer 10

The world is an orderly, predictable, and lawful place, where everything is cause and effect; if/then conditions.
#Lawful # Cause&Effect

Question 11

Define Empiricism

Answer 11

The act of objective observation and measurement.
Empiricism = evidence = data = facts

Question 12

Define Experimentation

Answer 12

Controlled comparison of the DV under 2 or more conditions (IVs). Requires manipulating variables so as to see the effects on the DV.
(AKA: Experimental Analysis)

Question 13

Define Replication

Answer 13

Repeating experiments. Experiments should be repeated to determine the reliability and usefulness of their findings.

Question 14

Define Pragmatism

Answer 14

A practical approach to problems in which truth is found in the process of verification.
# PRAGtical

Question 15

Define Philosophical Doubt

Answer 15

Question the truth. Being open to being wrong.
#HealthySkepticism #BULLSHITDETECTOR

Question 16

Define Mentalism

Answer 16

Explains the behavior through assumptions about the existence of an inner and mental dimension as the cause of the behavior. Reliance on hypothetical construct, explanatory fiction, and circular reasoning.

Question 17

Define Hypothetical Construct

Answer 17

A presumed, but unobserved, process.
EXAMPLE: Jimmy learned his colors receptively because he is very intelligent.

Question 18

Define Explanatory Fiction

Answer 18

A mythical explanation for a behavior that is another name for the observed behavior.
EXAMPLE: Jimmy is using his words so much better today because he knows you are watching him.

Question 19

Define Circular Reasoning

Answer 19

The cause and effect are both inferred from the same info.
EXAMPLE: Can’t read ———— learning disability ———— can’t read

Question 20

Who founded Radical Behaviorism?

Answer 20

B.F. Skinner

Question 21

Define Radical Behaviorism

Answer 21

Includes private events into the understanding of behavior

Question 22

Who founded Methodological Behaviorism?

Answer 22

John B. Watson

Question 23

Define Methodologcial Behaviorism

Answer 23

Only looks at publicly observable events in their analysis of behavior. Not concerned with private events.

Question 24

What are the 4 branches of behavior analysis?

Answer 24

Behaviorism, Experimental Analysis of Behavior (EAB), Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Professional Practice Guided by the Science of Behavior Analysis

Question 25

Define Behaviorism

Answer 25

Examines the philosophical, theoretical, historical, and methodological issues within the science of behavior

Question 26

Define EAB

Answer 26

Research on basic processes and principles and conducted mainly in laboratories

Question 27

Define Profession Practice Guided by the Science of Behavior Analysis

Answer 27

Refers to the many individuals in various fields of work implementing ABA procedures within their professions

Question 28

What are the 7 dimensions of ABA?

Answer 28

Behavior
Applied
Technological
Conceptually Systematic
Analytic
Generality
Effective

Question 29

Define Behavioral

Answer 29

Target behavior in need of improvement, behavior must be measurable, including any use of language that’s behavioral.

Question 30

Define Applied

Answer 30

Improving individual’s everyday lives. Improves socially significant behaviors in real-world settings.

Question 31

Define Technological

Answer 31

Direct and precise replicable procedures

Question 32

Define Conceptually Systematic

Answer 32

All ABA procedures used should be derived from the basic principles of behavior analysis

Question 33

Define Analytic

Answer 33

ABA requires that a functional relationship is shown.
#FunctionalRelation # Experimentation #Control #Causation

Question 34

Define Generality

Answer 34

Any behavior change that persists across time, across settings, across other behaviors, and across other people.

Question 35

Define Effective

Answer 35

Practical improvement. ABA technologies should improve behavior enough that is makes a socially significant difference in the person’s life