Why Should Data Be Valid, Accurate, and Reliable? Behavior change is data driven. Decisions should be made based on what the data indicate after measurement has occurred by either the BCBA or the RBT. It is crucial that data be accurate, valid, and reliable, or we run the risk of making decisions based on incorrect …
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Derived Stimulus Relations (B15) | BCBA® Task List Study Guide Derived stimulus relations, often associated with relational frame theory, encompass the concepts of reflexivity, symmetry, and transitivity. While these topics can be complex, we can simplify them by relating them to matching-to-sample procedures. By understanding these three terms, we can delve into the formation of …
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What is Radical Behaviorism? Radical behaviorism, pioneered by B.F. Skinner, represents an extension of methodological behaviorism, which was spearheaded by John Watson. Radical behaviorism is the study of both observable behavior and private events such as thoughts and feelings. Radical behaviorism recognizes that our interactions with the environment are influenced not only by external factors …
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What Are Philosophical Assumptions in Applied Behavior Analysis? Science is not only about how scientists behave and act, but it is also about the tools and equipment they employ.Science is the pursuit of knowledge carried out in accordance with a set of overarching methodological principles.Scientists adhere to a set of principles that direct their work, …
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What is Stimulus Control? Stimulus control refers to behavior that occurs more often in the presence of a stimulus than in its absence. Stimulus control occurs when the rate, latency, duration, or magnitude of a response is altered in the presence of an antecedent stimuli. Drivers stop in the presence of stop signs, children act …
Conditioned Motivating Operations in ABA Conditioned motivating operations (CMOs) are motivating operations that are established through learning history. CMOs are just like unconditioned motivating operations (UMOs) except UMOs do not require learning. In ABA, motivating operations alter the value of consequences while evoking or abating behavior typically due to deprivation or satiation. Motivating operations are …
What is Positive and Negative Punishment? Positive and negative punishment are typically used as a last resort, or for dangerous behaviors, in applied behavior analysis. However, punishment can be an effective tool in any situation when used properly. BCBAs and BCaBAs must know how to use overcorrection, response cost, and time-out properly and effectively to …
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Verbal Behavior and Verbal Operants on the BCBA Exam B.F. Skinner introduced his definitions of verbal operants and verbal behavior in his famous book “Verbal Behavior.” Verbal behavior is socially mediated and reinforced by another person’s behavior. In Applied Behavior Analysis, verbal operants are the primary focus of verbal behavior. These operants include: mands, tacts, …
Mentalisms in Applied Behavior Analysis The BCBA exam will test your knowledge on the different types of mentalisms associated with ABA. As a BCBA, we always want to target behavior that is observable and measurable. Mentalisms are subjective attitudes, feelings, and other constructs that attempt to use internal factors to explain behaviors. To pass the …
What are the Seven Dimensions of Applied Behavior Analysis? The BCBA exam requires you to know the 7 dimensions of ABA. The seven dimensions of applied behavior analysis include: behavioral, applied, technological, conceptually systematic, analytical, generality, and effective. You will need to know how to apply each dimension in given scenarios on the BCBA exam. …
