Which of the Following Is Not an Acceptable Approach for Addressing

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not an acceptable approach for addressing the problem of excessive baseline variability in single-case designs?

• A) "waiting it out" - that is, continue taking baseline measures until behavior stabilizes
• B) making sure there are no errors in measurement
• C) dropping the results for those subjects whose baselines show excessive variability
• D) removing factors in the situation that might be producing the variability

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Definitions:

Optimal Interstimulus Intervals

The ideal time gap between consecutive stimuli that maximizes learning or the effectiveness of a response.

Reflex System

A biological system that enables organisms to respond automatically to specific stimuli without conscious thought.

CS

stands for Conditioned Stimulus, an originally neutral stimulus that, after association with an unconditioned stimulus, comes to trigger a conditioned response.