BCBA Foundations of Behavior Analysis Flashcards
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Which of the following best defines a behavior in applied behavior analysis (ABA)?
Answer: Observable and measurable action
In ABA, behavior is defined as any observable and measurable action made by a living organism.
What is the principle of reinforcement?
Answer: Increasing behavior through consequences
Reinforcement increases the likelihood of a behavior occurring again in the future by providing a consequence immediately following that behavior.
Which of the following is an example of a discriminative stimulus (SD)?
Answer: A bell indicating recess time
An SD signals the availability of reinforcement, increasing the probability that a specific behavior will occur.
Which philosophy underpins the science of behavior analysis?
Answer: Determinism
Determinism, the belief that the universe is a lawful and orderly place, is a foundational philosophy in behavior analysis.
Which is a key element of respondent conditioning?
Answer: Stimulus pairing
Respondent conditioning, also called classical conditioning, involves pairing a neutral stimulus with an unconditioned stimulus to produce a conditioned response.
What does the term 'environment' refer to in behavior analysis?
Answer: Events and conditions influencing behavior
In ABA, the environment includes all external conditions and stimuli that affect a behavior.