BEHV 5610 - Study Guide: Some Current
Dimensions of Applied Behavior Analysis
(Baer, Wolf, & Risley)
When is society likely to support the application of a technology of behavior?
when other disciplines suggest that technology might be effective
when multiple works have been published about that technology
when traditional methods are no longer effective.
when the behavior of interest for application is socially important - ANS-when the
behavior of interest for application is socially important
According to Baer et al., which of the following are key features of the process of
analytic behavioral application?
(Select all that apply)
works to improve certain behaviors
developing and testing hypotheses related to behavior
critical analysis of the effect of intervention on behavior
utilizes known principles of behavior for behavioral improvement - ANS-works to
improve certain behaviors
critical analysis of the effect of intervention on behavior
utilizes known principles of behavior for behavioral improvement
What are some of the similarities between applied and basic behavioral research?
(Select all that apply)
Both study behavior in highly controlled settings.
Both seek to improve socially significant behavior.
Both seek to determine controlling variables for behavior.
Both study behavior as it's primary subject matter. - ANS-Both seek to determine
controlling variables for behavior.
Both study behavior as it's primary subject matter.
Which of the following is an example of behavior that applied research may study?
(Select all that apply)
matching performance of individuals with disabilities in a laboratory
, aggressive behavior of adults with mental illness in hospitals
lever pressing behavior of rats in an operant chamber
reading behavior of children in classrooms - ANS-aggressive behavior of adults with
mental illness in hospitals
reading behavior of children in classrooms
Why are the standards for experimental control lower for applied researchers as
compared to basic researchers?
(Select all that apply)
Extraneous variables often confound results of applied studies.
Experimental control is not necessary for showing that a particular treatment is effective
in natural settings.
Repeated demonstration of experimental control in applied settings is sometimes
unethical.
Experiential control is discouraged in applied and basic research settings. -
ANS-Experimental control is not necessary for showing that a particular treatment is
effective in natural settings.
Extraneous variables often confound results of applied studies.
What kinds of questions should be asked to determine if a research study is or is not
applied?
(Select all that apply)
Does society view this behavior as being important to them?
Was this behavior examined in its natural setting?
Did the researchers demonstrate experimental control?
Were the treatments implemented effective for this behavior? - ANS-Does society view
this behavior as being important to them?
Was this behavior examined in its natural setting?
What is required in order for a study to adhere to the dimension of behavioral as
described by Baer et al.?
(Select all that apply)
selection of an independently observable behavior as its primary subject matter
accurate measurement of the behavior of interest at the individual level
an evaluation of the reliability of measurement techniques for behavior
participants to report on the status of their own behavior to investigators - ANS-selection
of an independently observable behavior as its primary subject matter
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