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Which of the following scenarios exemplifies a value coming from the perspective of a radical behaviorist?
A. Because of her mercilessness, Kathleen is okay with yelling and “being stern” with her employees.
B. Dewey’s supervision style often involves delivering tons of positive feedback and praise. He does this because if his “progressive” mentality and dedication to moving careers forward.
C. Celia often delivers her reports on time and sometimes early because she has previously received praise such as “Thank you for being a model employee.”
D. Rick’s ego does not allow him to accept when he is in the wrong, no matter how much data is presented against him. |
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| C. Celia often delivers her reports on time and sometimes early because she has previously received praise such as “Thank you for being a model employee.” (Past environmental event to explain behavior |
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Lisa treats others respectfully. This was a lesson she learned as part of her upbringing and something she carefully considers even when she meets someone she doesn’t necessarily get along with. This scenario exemplifies which value type?
A. Morals
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This community should gather representatives from different religious and cultural backgrounds and discuss how to make everyone feel included and respected. This scenario exemplifies which of the following levels of moral and ethical behavior?
A. Within oneself
B. Between individuals
C. Between individuals and cultural entities
D. Between cultural entities |
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| D. Between cultural entities |
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When I meet with my client this afternoon, I should be honest about my role and goals of services, including what I can and cannot do. Which of the following levels of moral and ethical behavior does this scenario exemplify?
A. Within oneself
B. Between individuals
C. Between individuals and cultural entities
D. Between cultural entities |
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| I should never accept any gifts from clients under any circumstances. This scenario exemplifies which of the following approaches to moral and ethical codes? A. Absolutist B. Relativist |
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| Which of the following scenarios exemplifies a relativistic position on a moral or ethical code? A. Omar informed staff that under no circumstances should they accept a referral fee. B. When developing behavior plans, Wm always recommended the least restrictive procedures possible. C. Marta believed it was okay to befriend her supervisees, but only if it did not impact the supervisory relationship. D. Nicholas believed he should never falsify or backdate session notes as doing so would be fraudulent. |
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| C. Marta believed it was okay to befriend her supervisees, but only if it did not impact the supervisory relationship. |
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Skinner on Mind and Body
A. Our minds account for the development of verbal behavior
B. The concept of a mind could only exist because of a verbal repertoire
C. Both of these are views of Skinner on this topic
D. Neither of these are views of Skinner on this topic |
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| B. The concept of a mind could only exist because of a verbal repertoire |
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Skinner on Determinism
A. Decision-making is compatible with determinism B. Decisions are determined by environmental events C. Both of these are views of Skinner on this topic D. Neither of these are views of Skinner on this topic |
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| C. Both of these are views of Skinner on this topic |
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Skinner on Selectionism
A. Our science came about through the genius mind of individuals B. Individuals select behavior as a product of internal processes C. Both of these are views of Skinner on this topic D. Neither of these are views of Skinner on this topic |
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| D. Neither of these are views of Skinner on this topic (The behavior we see is the product of ontogenic and phylogenic selection) |
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| A behavior analyst, Juan, is speaking with a student about behavior analysis. Juan tells the student about his work with clients and how variables in the environment impact behavior. The confused student asks how the weather, plants, or wind could impact a client’s behavior. This scenario is an example of which of the following challenges to using words in behavior analysis? A. Conflicts with everyday use B. Conflicts over precision among behavior analysts C. Creates confusion when communicating with non- behaviorists |
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| A. Conflicts with everyday use (the word “environment” is used differently in behavior-analytic versus everyday context) |
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| BCBA Joe is sitting at a bar with his friend. Joe rips up a coaster without being aware while enjoying a beer and chatting about life. His friend laughs at Joe and says, “You’re making a mess!” Joe laughs and says, “Oh, sorry. It’s just automatically reinforcing.” His friend raises his eyebrow and replies, “I don’t know what that means. How about you keep the jargon in the classroom, professor.” This scenario is an example of which of the following challenges to using words in behavior analysis? A. Conflicts with everyday use B. Conflicts over precision among behavior analysts C. Creates confusion when communicating with non-behaviorists |
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| C. Creates confusion when communicating with nonbehaviorists |
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The behavior analyst claimed that the client continuing to engage in minor, nuisance behavior was "simply part of his personality" and did not need to be targeted as part of the behavior program. Which of the following examples is the best self-edit?
A. The client's nuisance behavior has been ingrained in the environment, and targeting it would be detrimental to his wellbeing.
B. The client is unlikely to be motivated to change.
C because of the long history of engaging in nuisance behavior. The nuisance behavior is reinforcing for the client, and alternatives would be punishing,
D. The client has a long reinforcement history of engaging in this behavior, and stakeholders have not indicated that it should be targeted to decrease. |
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| D. The client has a long reinforcement history of engaging in this behavior, and stakeholders have not indicated that it should be targeted for decrease |
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Jack believed in solving problems using practical, effective solutions that produced tangible results. He was not interested in abstract theories or ideas that could not be applied in the real world. Which philosophical assumption underlying radical behaviorism does this scenario exemplify?
A. Selectionism
B. Pragmatism
C. Scientific skepticism
D. Empiricism |
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A student frequently strikes himself in the jaw. The student’s interdisciplinary team suggested that the behavior analyst write a complex behavior plan to address the student’s SIB. The behavior analyst indicated that the student might have a toothache. Which philosophical assumption underlying radical behaviorism does this scenario exemplify?
A. Scientific skepticism
B. Selectionism
C. Pragmatism
D. Parsimony |
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| Skinner on Research Methods A. Non-human animals are beneficial to use as subjects in research because they do not generate rules B. Humans with advanced verbal behavior may attend to self-generated rules rather than current contingencies C. Both of these are views of Skinner on this topic D. Neither of these are views of Skinner on this topic |
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| C. Both of these are views of Skinner on this topic |
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Mira turns down an offer to provide additional babysitting services for her clients, as the organization’s guidelines warn against entering multiple relationships. This scenario exemplifies which value type?
A. Morals
B. Ethics |
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| rently, the extinction phase of the intervention is in place, the behavior analyst notices that the behavior occurred twice during the session. The behavior analyst lets the caregiver know that sometimes this can happen during the extinction phase and that this is spontaneous recovery. The caregiver does not understand what this means. This scenario is an example of which of the following challenges to using words in behavior analysis? A. Conflicts with everyday use B. Conflicts over precision among behavior analysts C. Creates confusion when communicating with nonbehaviorists |
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| C. Creates confusion when communicating with nonbehaviorists |
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Norm believes he must always help those less fortunate as his grandmother, who raised him, encouraged him to do so. This scenario exemplifies which value type?
A. Morals
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Which of the following scenarios exemplifies a value coming from the perspective of a radical behaviorist? A. Leonard believes he needs to treat clients fairly.
A belief that he credits to his “innate moral compass.”
B. Victoria encourages her coworkers to empathize with their students whenever possible, which they often attribute to her “good nature.”
C. Noel claims her boss makes unreasonable requests because he has a long history of getting his way when he does so.
D. Guillermo’s fierce drive results in him going above and beyond every time. |
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| C. Noel claims her boss makes unreasonable requests because he has a long history of getting his way when he does so. (Past environmental event to explain behavior) |
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| Tom believed knowledge came from personal experience and observation, not abstract ideas or theories. He trusted his own senses and judgment over any external authority. Which philosophical assumption underlying radical behaviorism does this scenario exemplify? A. Scientific skepticism B. Selectionism C. Pragmatism D. Empiricism |
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| I should follow the Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts to appropriately represent the field and my organization. This scenario exemplifies which of the following levels of moral and ethical behavior? A. Within oneself B. Between individuals C. Between individuals and cultural entities D. Between cultural entities |
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| C. Between individuals and cultural entities |
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Skinner on Philosophy
A. ABA and Philosophy both share an interest in introspection
B. Philosophy has been interested in feelings for thousands of years without progress
C. Both of these are views of Skinner on this topic
D. Neither of these are views of Skinner on this topic |
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| B. Philosophy has been interested in feelings for thousands of years without progress |
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Skinner on Private Events
A. Senses (e.g., seeing, hearing) are physiological events
B. Sensing in the absence of overt stimuli is the same process as occurs in their absence
C. Both of these are views of Skinner on this topic
D. Neither of these are views of Skinner on this topic |
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| C. Both of these are views of Skinner on this topic |
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When offered a higher-value gift from a client, Kyle politely turns it down as it may impair his objectivity. He learned to do this from his supervisor. This scenario exemplifies which value type?
A. Morals
B. Ethics |
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| Skinner on Origins of Causes of Behavior A. The environment produces both private feelings and behavior B. Because I feel a certain way at the time of behavior, the feeling produced that behavior C. Both of these are views of Skinner on this topic D. Neither of these are views of Skinner on this topic |
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| A. The environment produces both private feelings and behavior |
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I should be open-minded if confronted with a well-thought-out view that opposes my own. This scenario exemplifies which of the following levels of moral and ethical behavior? A. Within oneself
B. Between individuals
C. Between individuals and cultural entities
D. Between cultural entities |
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Randolph avoids telling dirty jokes in front of his parents. The last time he did so, he was scolded for several minutes. Which philosophical assumption underlying radical behaviorism does this scenario exemplify?
A. Scientific skepticism
B. Selectionism
C. Pragmatism
D. Empiricism |
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| Which of the following scenarios exemplifies an absolutist position on a moral or ethical code? A. Salvatore informed his supervisee that he could accept a client’s gift if it were low in value and if the supervisee was comfortable doing so. B. Alma believed that she should always follow the Ethics code exactly as written. C. Janis said lying was okay, but only if the other person would not be hurt. D. Kristi stated that confidentiality could be broken under certain but limited circumstances. |
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| B. Alma believed that she should always follow the Ethics code exactly as written. |
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Clark is a behavior analyst attending a meeting with his coworkers. During the meeting, BCBAs each share a graph and speak about the data represented on it. While showing a chart depicting problem behaviors, Clark states, “As seen on this graph, the client is engaging in fewer behaviors over the last several weeks.” Donna, another BCBA, replies, “I hope he engages in behaviors all the time!” Brendan looks at her, confused, before realizing and correcting his mistake. This scenario is an example of which of the following challenges to using words in behavior analysis?
A. Conflicts with everyday use
B. Conflicts over precision among behavior analysts
C. Creates confusion when communicating with non-behaviorists 93 |
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| B. Conflicts over precision among behavior analysts |
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Skinner on Development of Behaviorism
A. Behaviorism was immediately a very successful idea
B. Behaviorism reduces the need to look internally for cause of behavior
C. Both of these are views of Skinner on this topic
D. Neither of these are views of Skinner on this topic |
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| B. Behaviorism reduces the need to look internally for cause of behavior |
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Skinner on Cognition
A. Memories are stored in the organism, and those stored memories impact
B. Cognitive psychology places a heavier interest on verbal behavior over other forms of behavior
C. Both of these are views of Skinner on this topic
D. Neither of these are views of Skinner on this topic |
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| B. Cognitive psychology places a heavier interest on verbal behavior over other forms of behavioR |
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| Tessa turns left at the light because she ran into a ton of traffic the last time she continued straight. Which philosophical assumption underlying radical behaviorism does this scenario exemplify? A. Determinism B. Pragmatism C. Scientific skepticism D. Empiricism |
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A. Determinism
Phenomena occur in relation to other events |
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| Under certain circumstances, multiple relationships would not impair a behavior analyst’s objectivity and are therefore acceptable. This scenario exemplifies which of the following approaches to moral and ethical codes? A. Absolutist B. Relativist |
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| Skinner on Values A. Behavior is an innate part of the human experience. This is an example of Skinner’s view of values related to the philosophy of behaviorism. B. A culture determines an individual’s values long before they are born. C. Both of these are views of Skinner on this topic D. Neither of these are views of Skinner on this topic |
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| D. Neither of these are views of Skinner on this topic |
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| Skinner on Private Events A. Once you have a science of human behavior and discover that environmental antecedents cause behavior, you no longer need to look inside the organism for behavior causes. B. If we expand our view of behavior wide enough, we can solely focus on public events, and private events become irrelevant. (Baum’s view) C. Both of these are views of Skinner on this topic D. Neither of these are views of Skinner on this topic 1 |
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| A. Once you have a science of human behavior and discover that environmental antecedents cause behavior, you no longer need to look inside the organism for behavior causes. |
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| Which of the following situations portrays the behavior of a good behavior analyst according to Dr. Lattal? A. The BCBA attended a client’s developmental pediatrician appointment due to concerns with medications that were prescribed to the client and the side effects that were occurring. The BCBA discusses these concerns and documents any time that a new behavior occurs in relation to changes in medications and dosage changes. The BCBA provides these concerns to the developmental pediatrician at follow-up visits and discusses what they have observed. B. The BCBA told a parent that they believed a different medication would be better for their child due to their observation that the medication had worked for another client. C. A parent mentioned to the BCBA that they thought their child was having adverse side effects to a new medication that they were taking. The BCBA told the parent that medication was not a part of ABA services and they shouldn’t discuss changes in medication. D. The BCBA met with the new speech therapist on their client’s team. The speech therapist told the BCBA about a new program they wanted to try. The BCBA told the speech therapist that the program did not sound like something that a BCBA should consider and did not research the idea any further |
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| A. The BCBA attended a client’s developmental pediatrician appointment due to concerns with medications that were prescribed to the client and the side effects that were occurring. The BCBA discusses these concerns and documents any time that a new behavior occurs in relation to changes in medications and dosage changes. The BCBA provides these concerns to the developmental pediatrician at follow-up visits and discusses what they have observed. |
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| Which of the following an example of a value coming from the perspective of a radical behaviorist? A. Alexis claims that her manager yells at the employees because he was a ruthless person that expected the job done a certain way. B. Marian claims that her manager yells at the employees at work because the manager has a long history of employees working faster or harder after he yelled, resulting in the behavior repeating itself. C. Ervin claims that his manager yells at the employees because he has a very “old school mentality.” D. Theodore claims that his manager yells at the employees because he has a huge ego. |
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| B. Marian claims that her manager yells at the employees at work because the manager has a long history of employees working faster or harder after he yelled, resulting in the behavior repeating itself. |
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| The BACB guidelines ensure that those certified refrain from entering multiple relationships. Therefore, I do not enter multiple relationships. This scenario is an example which of the following types of values? A. Morals B. Ethics |
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| As Jane grew up, she created a personal set of rules that were valuable to her as a person. For example, she believes it is important to help the vulnerable. As such, whenever she sees an elderly person in need, she will always offer to assist. This scenario is an example of which of the following types of values? A. Morals B. Ethics |
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| A Christian leadership group decides to sit down with leadership groups from other religions in the community to determine similarities and differences. This scenario is an example of which of the following levels of moral and ethical behavior? A. Within oneself B. Between individuals C. Between individuals and cultural entities D. Between cultural entities |
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| D. Between cultural entities |
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| I should be honest. This scenario is an example of which of the following levels of moral and ethical behavior? A. Within oneself B. Between individuals C. Between individuals and cultural entities D. Between cultural entities |
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I should follow the guidelines for responsible conduct listed in the ethics code. This scenario is an example of which of the following levels of moral and ethical behavior?
A. Within oneself
B. Between individuals
C. Between individuals and cultural entities
D. Between cultural entities |
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| C. Between individuals and cultural entities |
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I should be totally honest with my client about the expectations during session. This scenario is an example of which of the following levels of moral and ethical behavior? A. Within oneself
B. Between individuals
C. Between individuals and cultural entities
D. Between cultural entities |
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| Although stealing is illegal, there could be some instances when it is the right thing to do, for example, if your children are starving and the only way to feed them is to steal some food. This scenario is an example of which of the following approaches to moral and ethical codes? A. Absolutist B. Relativist |
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| Lying is always wrong. You should never lie and always tell the truth, no matter what the circumstances are. This scenario is an example of which of the following approaches to moral and ethical codes? A. Absolutist B. Relativist |
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| Which of these is an example of an absolutist’s view on moral and ethical codes? A. In some situations, engaging in aggression may be necessary B. Under some circumstances, accepting a small token of appreciation is less damaging to the professional relationship with a client than a refusal of such a gift C. Engaging in aggression is never justified D. Given certain circumstances, it is appropriate for a behavior analyst to use their skills to help the immediate need of another person even if the behavior analyst’s scope of practice is in a different area |
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| C. Engaging in aggression is never justified |
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I should be totally honest with my client about the expectations. This scenario is an example of which of the following levels of moral and ethical behavior?
A.Within oneself
B.Between individuals (behavior analysts and clients) C.Between individuals and cultural entities
D.Between cultural entities |
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| B.Between individuals (behavior analysts and clients) |
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We should sit down and discuss differences before we make harsh statements about other religions. This scenario is an example of which of the following levels of moral and ethical behavior?
A.Within oneself
B.Between individuals (behavior analysts and clients) C.Between individuals and cultural entities
D.Between cultural entities |
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D.Between cultural entities
Between Cultural Entities E.g., “Professional organizations should work together" |
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I should follow the guidelines for responsible conduct for a behavior analyst. This scenario exemplifies which of the following levels of moral and ethical behavior?
A.Within oneself
B.Between individuals (behavior analysts and clients)
C.Between individuals and cultural entities
D.Between cultural entities |
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| C.Between individuals and cultural entities |
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Lying is always wrong. You should never lie and always tell the truth, no matter what the circumstances are. This scenario is an example of which of the following approaches to moral and ethical codes?
A.Absolutist
B.Relativist |
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Although stealing is illegal, there could be some instances when it is the right thing to do, for example, if your children are starving and the only way to feed them is to steal some food. This scenario exemplifies which of the following approaches to moral and ethical codes?
A.Absolutist
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Which of these is an example of an absolutists view on moral and ethical codes?
A.In some situations, engaging in aggression may be necessary
B. Under some circumstances, accepting a small token of appreciation is less damaging to the professional relationship with a client than a refusal of such a gift
C. Engaging in aggression is never justified
D.Given certain circumstances, it is appropriate for a behavior analyst to use their skills to help the immediate need of another person even if the behavior analyst’s scope of practice is in a different area |
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| C. Engaging in aggression is never justified |
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One BCBA remarked to another that their client had not wanted any of the toys they usually played with. The other BCBA said, “They may have been satiated with those toys.” This scenario is an example of the following challenges to the use of words in behavior analysis.
A.Conflicts with everyday use
B.Conflicts over precision among behavior analysts C.Creates confusion when communicating with non-behaviorists |
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| B.Conflicts over precision among behavior analysts |
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Currently, the extinction phase of the intervention is in place, the behavior analyst notices that the behavior occurred twice during the session. The behavior analyst lets the caregiver know that sometimes this can happen during the extinction phase and that this is simply spontaneous recovery. The caregiver does not understand what this means. This scenario is an example of which of the following challenges to the use of words in behavior analysis.
A. Conflicts with everyday use
B. Conflicts over precision among behavior analysts
C. Creates confusion when communicating with nonbehaviorists |
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| C. Creates confusion when communicating with nonbehaviorists |
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Marnie, the behavior analyst, tells the client’s caregivers about variables in the environment and how this impacts behavior. The parents ask how the weather, plants, or wind could impact their child’s behavior. This scenario is an example of which of the following challenges to the use of words in behavior analysis.
A.Conflicts with everyday use
B.Conflicts over precision among behavior analysts C.Creates confusion when communicating with non-behaviorists |
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A. Conflicts with everyday use
Conflicts with everyday use –Behavior analytic terms vs everyday use • “Punishment” • “Reinforcement” • “Extinction” |
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The behavior analyst claimed that the client continuing to engage in minor stimulatory behavior was "simply part of his personality" and did not need to be targeted as part of the behavior program. Which of the following examples is the best self-edit?
A. The client has a long reinforcement history of engaging in this behavior, and stakeholders have not indicated that it should be targeted for decrease
B. The client's nuisance behavior has been ingrained in the environment, and targeting it would be detrimental to his well-being
C. Because of the long history of engaging in the nuisance behavior, the client is unlikely to be motivated to change
D. The nuisance behavior is clearly reinforcement for the client and should not be targeted for decrease. |
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| A. The client has a long reinforcement history of engaging in this behavior, and stakeholders have not indicated that it should be targeted for decrease. |
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Even though mom stated Kiki always wants attention when acting out, the BCBA still collected data and conducted an FA. Which philosophical assumption underlying radical behaviorism?
A.Determinism
B.Selectionism
C.Pragmatism
D.Scientific skepticism
E.Empiricism
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D.Scientific skepticism
Maintain objectivity; withhold judgement until evidence is evaluated |
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The child did not need a complex behavior plan for head banging related to access to attention and tangibles as parents reported. The child reported he was banging his head simply because he had a headache. Which philosophical assumption underlying radical behaviorism? A.Determinism
B. Selectionism
C. Pragmatism
D. Scientific skepticism
E. Empiricism
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Nelson’s mom claims that his tantrums appear out of nowhere and are very random. The BCBA tells mom that although it seems random, all behavior has a cause, it will be a matter of assessing the tantrums to try to determine that cause. Which philosophical assumption underlying radical behaviorism?
A.Determinism
B. Selectionism
C. Pragmatism '
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E. Empiricism
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The BCBA uses a reinforcer survey instead of just randomly guessing what might reinforce the client’s behavior. Which philosophical assumption underlying radical behaviorism? A.Determinism
B.Selectionism
C.Pragmatism
D.Scientific skepticism
E.Empiricism
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C.Pragmatism
Assess our science based on its practical application |
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Ryan always chooses to go home via Market St. instead of Main St. because in the past it took him 10 extra minutes to go the Main St. route. Which philosophical assumption underlying radical behaviorism?
A.Determinism
B.Selectionism
C.Pragmatism
D.Scientific skepticism
E.Empiricism
F. Parsimony |
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B.Selectionism
Behavior occurs due to phylogenic and ontogenic events which select for and against |
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Tina is using self-monitoring and self-management to meet her exercise goals. Even though Tina feels better as a result of exercising, she insists on graphing her data daily and assessing the graph to measure her progress towards her goals. Which philosophical assumption underlying radical behaviorism?
A.Determinism
B. Selectionism
C. Pragmatism
D. Scientific skepticism
E. Empiricism
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| ❑What did Skinner suggest was required before the concept of the mind could develop? a. The body b. Verbal behavior c. Concept of the self d. Intelligence |
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| ❑Skinner suggested the focus of psychology until 1913 was: a. The mind b. Introspection c. Feelings |
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| When attempting to determine basic behavioral processes, Skinner suggests behavioral scientists study: a. Humans (verbal or nonverbal) b. Nonhuman animals (not verbal organisms) c. Humans (verbal only) |
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| b. Nonhuman animals (not verbal organisms) |
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