In other words
A BCBA is trying to determine to cause of a child’s vocal protest behavior in class. The BCBA directly observes the child and collects observable and measureable data.
Empiricism
Choosing the simplest, most logical explanation for a behavior that requires the fewest assumptions before considering more complex ones?
Parsimony
"Nothing happens by chance" is said to be true for which term?
Determinism
Behaviors are shaped, maintained, or eliminated by their consequences overtime
Selectionism
Jill’s dream job is working on Wall Street. She applies to a low-level position job so that she can provide for herself and her family.
Pragmatism
The practice of objective observation and measurements of phenomena
Empiricism
Jack was seen scratching his hand. Instead of his mother seeking immediate medical attention, Jack’s mom went looked at his hand and observed Jack was bit by a mosquito and able to treat his bite at home.
Parsimony
The philosophy that truth is evaluated by its practical consequences; if it solves the problem then it is considered valuable
Pragmatism
Sarah touched the hot coffee pot and as a result burned her hand. Sarah no longer touches the coffee pot.
Selectionism
The world is orderly, lawful, and everything occurs as a result of events
Determinism