Unit 6

Question 1

Changing Criterion Design

Answer 1

The treatment phase is divided into subphases
Each subphase involves a different behavioral criterion (i.e., a different value of the IV)
Criterion in each subphase more closely resembles the terminal behavioral goal.

Question 2

Bi-Directional Change

Answer 2

Implement bi-directional changes to bolster demonstration of experimental control
Changing criteria to a previous subphase value and observing that behavior reverts to that criterion

Question 3

Component Analyses/Sequential Withdrawal

Answer 3

Systematically withdrawing treatment components to see if behavior change is maintained

Question 4

Parametric Analysis

Answer 4

The systematic examination of the effects of a range of values of the IV

Question 5

Probes

Answer 5

Evaluate whether treatment effects are evident before treatment occurs

Question 6

Extraneous Variables

Answer 6

Events not related to the IV that may affect the dependent variable

Question 7

Confound

Answer 7

An uncontrolled factor known or suspected to exert influence on the DV

Question 8

Sequence Effects

Answer 8

The effects on a person’s behavior in one condition can be influenced by the subject’s experience in a prior condition

Question 9

Type I Error

Answer 9

Concluding that the independent variable has produced a change in the dependent variable when in fact the relation does not exist

Question 10

Type II Error

Answer 10

Concluding that the independent variable has not produced a change in the dependent variable when in fact it has

Question 11

Procedural Integrity

Answer 11

The independent variables are implemented as dictated by the research or treatment plan

Question 12

Social Validity

Answer 12

Examination of the acceptability or viability of a programmed intervention