BCABA Experimental Design and Research Methods 3

Question 1

Which design is most appropriate when reversing a behavior would be harmful or unethical?

Accepted Answer

Multiple baseline design

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Reversal (ABAB) design

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Changing criterion design

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Alternating treatments design

Question 2

A stable baseline in single-subject research is one that shows:

Accepted Answer

Minimal variability and no systematic trend in the undesired direction

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An upward trend

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High variability

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A downward trend toward zero

Question 3

Parametric research in ABA examines:

Accepted Answer

How different values (intensities/quantities) of an independent variable affect behavior

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Whether a treatment works

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Participant demographics

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The statistical power of a design

Question 4

Treatment integrity (procedural fidelity) refers to:

Accepted Answer

The degree to which the independent variable is implemented as planned

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IOA between observers

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Baseline stability

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Social validity ratings

Question 5

In ABA, the dependent variable is:

Accepted Answer

The behavior being measured and targeted for change

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The reinforcer delivered

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The experimental design selected

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The IOA calculation

Question 6

Component analysis is used in research to:

Accepted Answer

Identify which specific elements of a treatment package are responsible for behavior change

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Test generalization across environments

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Establish baseline stability

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Compare two full interventions