Which Is NOT a Characteristic of Applied Behavior Analysis

question 81

Multiple Choice

Which is NOT a characteristic of applied behavior analysis?

• A) describing behavior in a way that can be objectively measured
• B) precisely describing procedures and the rationales for using them
• C) an emphasis on the current function of the behavior in question
• D) reliably determining the variables that initially caused the behavior

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Definitions:

Conditioning

A process of behavioral modification where a response becomes more frequent or predictable in a given environment due to reinforcement or association with a stimulus.

Metronome

A device used by musicians to mark time at a selected rate by giving a regular tick sound at adjustable intervals.

Biscuit

A small baked product that varies in texture and flavor across different cultures, typically soft and flaky in the USA and crunchy in the UK.

Conditioned Response

The learned response to a previously neutral stimulus after it has been paired repeatedly with an unconditioned stimulus.