Unit 7: Assumptions Of Behavior Analysis

Question 1

Bx is lawful.

The universe is a lawful and orderly place. All phenomena occur as a result of other events.

Bx is a function of genetics and the environment.

Answer 1

Determinism

Question 2

Bx can be studied scientifically.

Objective observation with thorough description and quantification of the phenomena of interest, bx, with regard to behavioral dimensions.

Induction is used to derive scientific facts.

Answer 2

Empiricism

Question 3

Events that are thought to affect the phenomena of interest are carefully and systematically manipulated to elucidate their effects.

Answer 3

Scientific Manipulation

Question 4

A scientific approach to the study of functional relations bw bx and the environment

Answer 4

Behavior Analysis

Question 5

Requires that all simple, logical explanations for the phenomena of interest be ruled out experimentally before more complex or abstract explanations are considered.

Ocham’s Razor.

Answer 5

Parsimony

Question 6

(Skepticism) conclusions derived from scientific manipulation are tentative.

They may be modified or discarded when new facts or discoveries come to life.

Answer 6

Philosophical Doubt

Question 7

7 Dimensions of ABA

Answer 7

Applied
Behavioral
Analytic
Technological 
Conceptually Systematic
Effective 
Generality