EDF 6225 Foundations Final Exam
Questions with Correct Answers 2026-
2027
Independent Variable - CORRECT ANSWER -
The variable that is systematically manipulated by the researcher in an expierement to see wh
eather changes in the independent bariable produce reliable changes in the dependent variabl
e.
Dependent Variable - CORRECT ANSWER -
The measured behavior in an experiment to determine if it changes as a result of manipulation
s of the independent variable.
In ABA it represents some measure of a socially significant behavior.
Stimulus Class - CORRECT ANSWER -
A group of stimuli that share specified common elements along formal (size and color), tempor
al (antecedent or consequent), and/or functional dimensions (discriminative stimulus).
Response Class - CORRECT ANSWER -
A group of responses of varying topography, all of which produce the same effect on the envir
onment.
4 Term Contingency - CORRECT ANSWER -• Motivating Operation
• Antecedent
• Behavior
• Consequence
Escape Contingency - CORRECT ANSWER -
A contingency in which a response terminates (produces escape from) an ongoing stimulus.
, Avoidance Contingency - CORRECT ANSWER -
A contingency in which a response prevents or postpones the presentation of a stimulus.
Matching Law - CORRECT ANSWER -
The allocation of responses to choices available on concurrent schedules of reinforcement; rate
s of responding across choices are distributed in proportions that match the rates of reinforce
ment received from each choice alternative
Punishment - CORRECT ANSWER -A basic principle of behavior describing a response-
consequence functional relation in which a response is followed immediately by a stimulus cha
nge that decreases future occurrences of that type of behavior
Reinforcement - CORRECT ANSWER -A basic principle of behavior describing a response-
consequence functional relation, in which a response is followed immediately by a stimulus ch
ange that results in similar responses occurring more often.
Antecedent - CORRECT ANSWER -
An environmental condition or stimulus change existing or occurring prior to a behavior of inte
rest.
Behavior - CORRECT ANSWER -
That portion of an organisms interaction with its environment that involves movement of some
part of the organism.
Consequence - CORRECT ANSWER -
A stimulus change that follows a behavior of interest. Some consequences, especially those tha
t are immediate and relevant to current motivational states, have significant influence on futur
e behavior; others have little effect.
Questions with Correct Answers 2026-
2027
Independent Variable - CORRECT ANSWER -
The variable that is systematically manipulated by the researcher in an expierement to see wh
eather changes in the independent bariable produce reliable changes in the dependent variabl
e.
Dependent Variable - CORRECT ANSWER -
The measured behavior in an experiment to determine if it changes as a result of manipulation
s of the independent variable.
In ABA it represents some measure of a socially significant behavior.
Stimulus Class - CORRECT ANSWER -
A group of stimuli that share specified common elements along formal (size and color), tempor
al (antecedent or consequent), and/or functional dimensions (discriminative stimulus).
Response Class - CORRECT ANSWER -
A group of responses of varying topography, all of which produce the same effect on the envir
onment.
4 Term Contingency - CORRECT ANSWER -• Motivating Operation
• Antecedent
• Behavior
• Consequence
Escape Contingency - CORRECT ANSWER -
A contingency in which a response terminates (produces escape from) an ongoing stimulus.
, Avoidance Contingency - CORRECT ANSWER -
A contingency in which a response prevents or postpones the presentation of a stimulus.
Matching Law - CORRECT ANSWER -
The allocation of responses to choices available on concurrent schedules of reinforcement; rate
s of responding across choices are distributed in proportions that match the rates of reinforce
ment received from each choice alternative
Punishment - CORRECT ANSWER -A basic principle of behavior describing a response-
consequence functional relation in which a response is followed immediately by a stimulus cha
nge that decreases future occurrences of that type of behavior
Reinforcement - CORRECT ANSWER -A basic principle of behavior describing a response-
consequence functional relation, in which a response is followed immediately by a stimulus ch
ange that results in similar responses occurring more often.
Antecedent - CORRECT ANSWER -
An environmental condition or stimulus change existing or occurring prior to a behavior of inte
rest.
Behavior - CORRECT ANSWER -
That portion of an organisms interaction with its environment that involves movement of some
part of the organism.
Consequence - CORRECT ANSWER -
A stimulus change that follows a behavior of interest. Some consequences, especially those tha
t are immediate and relevant to current motivational states, have significant influence on futur
e behavior; others have little effect.
