Practice Quiz
1. An empirical statement presents ________.
a) Causal facts
b) Observable facts
c) Valuable facts
d) Subjective facts
2. The belief that everything has a cause, that nothing is random, is known as ________.
a) Empiricism
b) Philosophical doubts
c) Determinism
d) Behaviorism
3. A carefully conducted comparison of some measure of the phenomenon of interest (the dependent variable) under two or more different conditions in which only one factor at a time (the independent variable) differs from one condition to another
a) Parsimony
b) Philosophical doubts
c) Experimentation
d) Pragmatism
4. This attitude requires the scientist to continually question the truthfulness of what is regarded as fact; scientists must constantly be willing to replace their beliefs and findings with knowledge derived from new discoveries
a) Experimentation
b) Philosophical doubts
c) Parsimony
d) Replication
5. An assumption that the universe (or at least the part to be studied) is a lawful and orderly place where cause/effect relationships exist
a) Empiricism
b) Determinism
c) Pragmatism
d) Philosophical doubts
6. The level of investigation in which functional relations can be derived is:
a) Prediction
b) Experimentation
c) Description
d) Control
7. This is the idea that simple, logical explanations must be ruled out, experimentally or conceptually, before more complex or abstract explanations are considered.
a) Philosophic Doubt
b) Experimentation
c) Replication
d) Parsimony
8. The level of investigation that involves the collection of facts about observed events that can be quantified, classified, and examined for possible relations with other known facts, and often suggests hypotheses or questions for additional research is:
a) Prediction
2) Experimentation
3) Description
4) Control
9. The level of investigation that demonstrates correlation between events and is based on repeated observations is:
a) Prediction
b) Experimentation
c) Description
d) Control
10. What are the seven defining dimensions of research or behavior change programs recommended by Baer, Wolf, and Risley?
a) Applied, Cognitive, Analytic, Technological, Conceptual, Emotional, Generality
b) Applied, Behavioral, Analytic, Technological, Conceptual, Effective, Generality
c) Observational, Experimental, Analytical, Technological, Conceptual, Effective, Generality
d) Applied, Behavioral, Analytic, Technological, Theoretical, Effective, Specificity
12. How can you apply the effective dimension of ABA to help a child with autism improve their social skills?
a) Implement evidence-based interventions, monitor progress, and adjust strategies to achieve meaningful improvement
b) Teach the child to mimic others' behavior, practice role-playing, and attend social events
c) Provide a list of social rules, reward good behavior, and punish inappropriate behavior
d) Encourage the child to watch more TV shows, play video games, and interact with peers online
13. What is the fundamental assumption upon which science is based?
a) Empiricism
b) Determinism
c) Parsimony
d) Experimentation
14. By altering a variable between a setting event and a behavior we are utilizing what dimension of behavior analysis?
a) Applied
b) Analytic
c) General
d) Social
15. Joseph learns to tell his mom he needs to use the restroom at home so his mom will help him with his bathroom routine. However, when they are in the car Joseph frequently has accidents. What has not occurred?
a) Maintenance
b) Habituation
c) Discrimination
d) Generalization