Portfolio Part B: Comprehensive Study Guide: Check Point 1
SPCE 630: Research Methods for Behavior Analysis
BACB 6th Edition Test Content Outline Items to Cover
• A.1. Identify the goals of behavior analysis as a science (i.e., description,
prediction, control)
• A.2. Explain the philosophical assumptions underlying the science of behavior
analysis (e.g., selectionism, determinism,
empiricism, parsimony, pragmatism).
• E.1. Identify and apply core principles underlying the ethics codes for BACB
certificants (e.g., benefit others; treat others with compassion, dignity, and respect;
behave with integrity). (as related to research)
Outline
In this section, provide a comprehensive outline for the BACB Test Content Outline
items above. You may only use content from this course. You may use your textbook,
assigned
articles, lectures, or instructional materials. You may not use content from outside of
this course.
• A.1 Identify the goals of behavior analysis as a science (i.e., description,
prediction, control)
Description
o Describe the target behavior(s) as observable and measurable
• Prediction
o How will the independent variable impacts the dependent variable
• Control
o . Will the behavior be manipulated
• A.2. Explain the philosophical assumptions underlying the science of behavior
analysis
• Selectionism: Behavior is shaped by natural selection
• o Phylogenic: studying the relationship between groups and organisms
• o Oncogenic: how people learn through environment
(ecological) o Cultural: learning though social imitation/modeling
• Determinism: how environmental factors impact behavior
• Empiricism: based on observable and measurable behavior
• Parsimony: Explaining behavior in its simplest form before considering more
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, complicated reasoning.
• Pragmatism: how prepare/implement replacement behaviors for real world situations
E.1. Identify and apply core principles underlying the ethics codes for BACB certificates
• Benefit Others
o Protecting the welfare and rights of clients
o Focusing on long- and short-term effects of intervention
o Identify and addressing negative impacts of health on profession, conflicts of
interest, and resolving/minimizing them.
o Collaborating with others when needed
• Treat Others with Compassion, Dignity, and Respect
o Equitably for all
o Respect privacy, confidentiality, self-determination, and personal choice
o Provide all parties with all necessary information
• Behave with Integrity
o Honest and trustworthy
o No misrepresentation or fraud, maintain a professional environment
o Follow through on obligations and hold oneself accountable for work and knowledge about
BACB regulations
o Educating others about BACB ethics and professional misconduct
• Ensure
o Scope of practice
their Competence
o the expansion of knowledge on current interventions/practices, risk of harm, and cultural
responsiveness
o Always evaluate boundaries of others competence
Visual Support
Provide 1 visual aid to enhance understanding of a complex topic (e.g., chart, diagram,
table, illustration). You must complete this independently and cannot use content that is
available on the Internet.
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SPCE 630: Research Methods for Behavior Analysis
BACB 6th Edition Test Content Outline Items to Cover
• A.1. Identify the goals of behavior analysis as a science (i.e., description,
prediction, control)
• A.2. Explain the philosophical assumptions underlying the science of behavior
analysis (e.g., selectionism, determinism,
empiricism, parsimony, pragmatism).
• E.1. Identify and apply core principles underlying the ethics codes for BACB
certificants (e.g., benefit others; treat others with compassion, dignity, and respect;
behave with integrity). (as related to research)
Outline
In this section, provide a comprehensive outline for the BACB Test Content Outline
items above. You may only use content from this course. You may use your textbook,
assigned
articles, lectures, or instructional materials. You may not use content from outside of
this course.
• A.1 Identify the goals of behavior analysis as a science (i.e., description,
prediction, control)
Description
o Describe the target behavior(s) as observable and measurable
• Prediction
o How will the independent variable impacts the dependent variable
• Control
o . Will the behavior be manipulated
• A.2. Explain the philosophical assumptions underlying the science of behavior
analysis
• Selectionism: Behavior is shaped by natural selection
• o Phylogenic: studying the relationship between groups and organisms
• o Oncogenic: how people learn through environment
(ecological) o Cultural: learning though social imitation/modeling
• Determinism: how environmental factors impact behavior
• Empiricism: based on observable and measurable behavior
• Parsimony: Explaining behavior in its simplest form before considering more
messages.downloa
, complicated reasoning.
• Pragmatism: how prepare/implement replacement behaviors for real world situations
E.1. Identify and apply core principles underlying the ethics codes for BACB certificates
• Benefit Others
o Protecting the welfare and rights of clients
o Focusing on long- and short-term effects of intervention
o Identify and addressing negative impacts of health on profession, conflicts of
interest, and resolving/minimizing them.
o Collaborating with others when needed
• Treat Others with Compassion, Dignity, and Respect
o Equitably for all
o Respect privacy, confidentiality, self-determination, and personal choice
o Provide all parties with all necessary information
• Behave with Integrity
o Honest and trustworthy
o No misrepresentation or fraud, maintain a professional environment
o Follow through on obligations and hold oneself accountable for work and knowledge about
BACB regulations
o Educating others about BACB ethics and professional misconduct
• Ensure
o Scope of practice
their Competence
o the expansion of knowledge on current interventions/practices, risk of harm, and cultural
responsiveness
o Always evaluate boundaries of others competence
Visual Support
Provide 1 visual aid to enhance understanding of a complex topic (e.g., chart, diagram,
table, illustration). You must complete this independently and cannot use content that is
available on the Internet.
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