ABA
Which of the 7 dimensions of ABA is demonstrated by Baby Albert's fear response to all fuzzy small creatures/items?
Generalizaiton
it is a reinforcement schedule wherein each occurrence of the response is occasionally reinforced. It is the reinforcement schedule used in slot machines.
Intermittent schedule (Variable Ratio)
This is used to determine whether the independent variable is responsible for the change in the target behaviour and to eliminate the possibility that extraneous variables are responsible.
Experimental Designs.
Why are operational definitions so important?
Replication - so that anyone can measure the behaviour of interest and get the same results.
In the 7 dimensions of ABA, behaviour is _______ and measurable
observable
The process by which stimuli sillier to the CS will also elect a CR
What is generalization
True or False. An operational definition can be generalized across other learners
False. Operational definitions are unique to the learner.
What type of research is used in behaviour analysis and why?
Single subject research is used in behaviour analysis because the nurturing factor that determines the behaviour is different for every individual.
Pavlov's conditioning of a dog is an example of what type of conditioning?
Stopping at a red light is an example of which type of conditioning (respondent or operant)
Operant (I had to be taught how to do this)
Feeling nauseous when I smell salt cod cooking because I ate so much when I was little I got sick is an example of which type of conditioning (respondent or operant)
Respondent - this is a paired stimulus relationship now - salt cod is paired with feeling sick from overeating and now elicits the conditioned response.
What is the most effective way to check if an operational definition is good?
check with a third person and if they understand and can correctly identify the behaviour you're definition is objective, clear and complete
What does the acronym GET A CAB stand for?
Generalization
Effective
Technological
Applied
Conceptually systematic
Analytic
Behavioural
What is the difference between generality and analytic
Generality makes sure the changes made last over time whereas analytic looks at the intervention itself being able to stop and start a behaviour through data analysis.
Which variable are we trying to influence or change in an experimental design?
The dependent variable.
What does conceptually systematic mean? Give an example
The interventions are consistent with the principles of applied behaviour analysis. For example, removing a stimulus contingent on a behaviour in an attempt to decrease that behaviour later (negative punishment)
In regard to the dimension “conceptually systematic” what are 4 principles that are determined to be effective according to research?
Extinction, stimulus control, reinforcement and punishment (and many more)
Pavlov studied which type of conditioning?
Classical Conditioning - Respondent conditioning
The use of conditioned reinforcers that are later exchanged for primary reinforcers is called a
token economy
True or false, covert behaviour is an action that can be observed and recorded by a person other than the one engaging in the behaviour.
False
What would be a downfall of using a group study design when compared to a single case design?
Group designs take means/averages of their results which may hide the overall results of the individual and you wouldn't be able to see how well the individual did - you may lose data points
What is the formula used to calculate the mean count per interval IOA? (IOA = inter observer agreement)
For each interval, divide the smaller number by the larger number. Then add all the dividends together and multiply the sum by 100 to get a percentage.
The dimension used to describe when the behaviour being changed is socially significant:
What is the Applied dimension of ABA
This type of assessment involves the use of interviews, questionnaires, and rating scales to obtain information on the target behaviour
Indirect assessment
_______________ is calculated by dividing the number of times a behaviour occurred by the total duration of the observation period
Rate