, Chapter 1: Roots of Applied Behavior Analysis
Chapter 1 Learning Outcome Quizzes
Learning Outcome 1.1: Describe the limitations and potential usefulness of biophysical
and biochemical explanations.
[Q1]
Which of the following is an example of a biophysical explanation of behavior?
1. Christopher engages in problem behavior due to a history of reinforcement.
R
2. Christopher engages in problem behavior because he lacks intrinsic motivation to
work.
U
3. Christopher engages in problem behavior because he has failed to progress past the
oral stage.
SE
4. Christopher engages in problem behavior because of his genetic condition. [correct]
[Feedback for Answer Choice 1]
This explanation is aligned with a behavior analytic view.
[Feedback for Answer Choice 2] IS
O
This explanation is aligned with a cognitive view.
N
[Feedback for Answer Choice 3]
This explanation is aligned with a psychoanalytic view.
N
[Feedback for Correct Answer 4]
O
This explanation suggests that an individual’s genes will largely dictate how their
behavior is expressed, consistent with a biophysical view.
C
[Q2]
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Which of the following is an example of a biochemical explanation of behavior?
1. Riley’s learning challenges are due to her diagnosis.
2. Riley’s learning challenges are due to low levels of dopamine in her brain. [correct]
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3. Riley’s parents had challenges learning, so it is hereditary.
4. Riley’s learning challenges are due to immature thought patterns.
[Feedback for Answer Choice 1]
This explanation is aligned with the biophysical view.
[Feedback for Correct Answer 2]
This explanation suggests that Riley’s brain functioning accounts for her behavior,
consistent with the biochemical view.
,[Feedback for Answer Choice 3]
This explanation is aligned with the biophysical view.
[Feedback for Answer Choice 4]
This explanation is aligned with the developmental view.
[Q3]
Which of the following is a strength of the biophysical and biochemical views of
behavior?
1. Knowing an individual’s diagnosis will help predict their behavior.
R
2. Using genetics to explain behavior is parsimonious.
U
3. Certain genetic and psychological conditions can be tested. [correct]
4. Understanding the role of the brain in controlling behavior leads to immediate
[Feedback for Answer Choice 2] IS
O
One’s genes cannot accurately predict future behavior.
N
[Feedback for Correct Answer 3]
This is a strength of this view, as this allows for verification of particular disorders and
N
conditions. However, verifying their presence does not suggest they can accurately
predict behavior.
O
[Feedback for Answer Choice 4]
C
Teachers cannot manipulate or change student brains directly.
ED
[Q4]
Dr. Shallowford is a school psychologist conducting an assessment with a new student,
Reggie. Dr. Shallowford gets a family history from Reggie’s parents and reads a
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[Feedback for Correct Answer 1]
Dr. Shallowford is assuming that brain chemistry is influencing the occurrence of
Reggie’s behavior, consistent with a biochemical view.
[Feedback for Answer Choice 2]
This example does not specifically feature genetic or hereditary factors, more consistent
with the biophysical view.
[Feedback for Answer Choice 3]
R
This example does not specifically include a relationship between genes and behavior.
U
[Feedback for Answer Choice 4]
SE
This example does not specifically mention the heritability of Reggie’s behaviors, nor his
diagnosis.
IS
Learning Outcome 1.2: State what can be learned from developmental explanations.
[Q1]
O
Which of the following is an example of a psychoanalytic explanation of behavior?
1. George engages in problem behavior because of his inherited condition.
N
2. George engages in problem behavior because he has fixated on a particular stage.
N
[correct]
3. George engages in problem behavior because he has failed to demonstrate
O
concrete operations.
4. George engages in problem behavior because of a faulty thought pattern.
C
[Feedback for Answer Choice 1]
ED
This explanation is aligned with a biophysical view.
[Feedback for Correct Answer 2]
This explanation suggests that failure to progress beyond a particular stage accounts
M
for the observed behaviors, as theorized by Freud.
[Feedback for Answer Choice 3]
This explanation is aligned with the developmental view, theorized by Piaget.
[Feedback for Answer Choice 4]
This explanation is aligned with a cognitive view.
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