EAB 6118
Theoretical Foundations of
Behavior Analysis
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,1. Which of the following best describes radical behaviorism as
proposed by B.F. Skinner?
- A) Emphasizes the role of cognitive processes in behavior.
- B) Considers only observable behavior and disregards any
internal states.
- C) Focuses on the comprehensive analysis of all factors
influencing behavior, including internal events.
- D) Prioritizes genetic factors and biological predispositions in
understanding behavior.
Answer: C
Rationale: Radical behaviorism, proposed by B.F. Skinner,
incorporates both observable behaviors and internal events (like
thoughts and feelings) as part of the analysis of behavior, contrary
to the misconception that it ignores internal events.
2. What is the primary goal of a functional analysis in behavior
analysis?
- A) Diagnose psychological disorders.
- B) Determine the consequences that maintain behavior.
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, - C) Map neural activity related to behaviors.
- D) Assess developmental milestones.
Answer: B
Rationale: The goal of functional analysis is to identify the
antecedents and consequences that maintain and influence the
target behavior.
3. In a matching law scenario, if an organism receives twice as
much reinforcement from option A compared to option B, what is
the expected behavior distribution according to the matching law?
- A) Equal distribution between A and B.
- B) Twice as much behavior directed to option A.
- C) Behavior will primarily focus on B due to diminishing
returns from A.
- D) Indecisive, unpredictable distribution due to variability.
Answer: B
Rationale: The matching law predicts that behavior will match
the proportion of reinforcement received; hence the organism will
direct twice the behavior towards the more reinforced option.
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Theoretical Foundations of
Behavior Analysis
LATEST FINALS REVIEW
Q&S
©2024/2025
,1. Which of the following best describes radical behaviorism as
proposed by B.F. Skinner?
- A) Emphasizes the role of cognitive processes in behavior.
- B) Considers only observable behavior and disregards any
internal states.
- C) Focuses on the comprehensive analysis of all factors
influencing behavior, including internal events.
- D) Prioritizes genetic factors and biological predispositions in
understanding behavior.
Answer: C
Rationale: Radical behaviorism, proposed by B.F. Skinner,
incorporates both observable behaviors and internal events (like
thoughts and feelings) as part of the analysis of behavior, contrary
to the misconception that it ignores internal events.
2. What is the primary goal of a functional analysis in behavior
analysis?
- A) Diagnose psychological disorders.
- B) Determine the consequences that maintain behavior.
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, - C) Map neural activity related to behaviors.
- D) Assess developmental milestones.
Answer: B
Rationale: The goal of functional analysis is to identify the
antecedents and consequences that maintain and influence the
target behavior.
3. In a matching law scenario, if an organism receives twice as
much reinforcement from option A compared to option B, what is
the expected behavior distribution according to the matching law?
- A) Equal distribution between A and B.
- B) Twice as much behavior directed to option A.
- C) Behavior will primarily focus on B due to diminishing
returns from A.
- D) Indecisive, unpredictable distribution due to variability.
Answer: B
Rationale: The matching law predicts that behavior will match
the proportion of reinforcement received; hence the organism will
direct twice the behavior towards the more reinforced option.
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