ABA 620 MIDTERM REVIEW Latest Update 2024-
2025 Actual Exam from Credible Sources with 50
Questions and Verified Correct Answers Golden
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Cuddles only growls at Grover when she has food in a bowl and Grover is near Cuddles'
food bowl. The fact that growling behavior occurs at a higher rate in this condition
compared to others indicated that there is a __________ ____________. - CORRECT
ANSWER: Functional relation
Dr. Hollingsworth is a BCBA-D. He is developing a program for a 3yr old boy that often
screams and tantrums to get preferred items. This program will target increasing
functional communication skills and decreasing inappropriate vocalization. What
scientific approach is he executing? - CORRECT ANSWER: Applied behavior analysis
(ABA)
During this course, you will examine how your study skills impact your test score. Your
test score is being measures. Your test score is the _______ _________. - CORRECT
ANSWER: Dependent variable
If the volleyball player knows that the opponent is somewhat weak at defending their left
side, this may be useful knowledge that isn't at all certain or concrete. - CORRECT
ANSWER: Pragmatism
Mariah is conduction a study of work behaviors in a factory environment. The
observations are being conducted in a "real" work environment rather than a lab. The
findings can possibly be generalized to other subjects, settings, and/or behaviors. -
CORRECT ANSWER: External validity
Mikala doesn't read as well as you would expect from her reading aptitude scores
because she is an under-achiever in reading. This represents ________ __________. -
CORRECT ANSWER: Explanatory fiction
, Mom always says that a simple explanation is always better than a complexed one. -
CORRECT ANSWER: Parsimony
Mrs. Garcia decided to reward her students/class with a party or a special treat at the
end of the week for good behavior throughout the week. What theory is Mrs. Garcia
using? - CORRECT ANSWER: Behaviorism
The __________ _________ denies the existence of "inner" events or considers them
outside the realm of science. - CORRECT ANSWER: Methodological behaviorism
The assignment called for the students to list the organisms in order, as they evolved,
with respect to function. - CORRECT ANSWER: Selectionism
The Attorney continually questioned the truthfulness of my story even though the
evidence/facts supported my statement. - CORRECT ANSWER: Philosophic Doubt
The baby blinked when the wind hit his face. - CORRECT ANSWER: Phylogeny
The BCBA suspects illness may be influencing the dependent variable. Illness is a(n)
________ ________. - CORRECT ANSWER: Confounding variable
The camp counselor had her young campers observe the changes in the lake in a
systematical approach for a better understanding of the natural phenomena. -
CORRECT ANSWER: Science
The graduate student was so excited about her internship. She wanted to seek and
understand all human behavior that are both publicly and privately observed. -
CORRECT ANSWER: Radical behaviorism
The lab assistants followed the protocol to prevent factors other than those being
studied from affecting the outcome. - CORRECT ANSWER: Experimental control
2025 Actual Exam from Credible Sources with 50
Questions and Verified Correct Answers Golden
Ticket to Guaranteed A+ Verified by Professor
Cuddles only growls at Grover when she has food in a bowl and Grover is near Cuddles'
food bowl. The fact that growling behavior occurs at a higher rate in this condition
compared to others indicated that there is a __________ ____________. - CORRECT
ANSWER: Functional relation
Dr. Hollingsworth is a BCBA-D. He is developing a program for a 3yr old boy that often
screams and tantrums to get preferred items. This program will target increasing
functional communication skills and decreasing inappropriate vocalization. What
scientific approach is he executing? - CORRECT ANSWER: Applied behavior analysis
(ABA)
During this course, you will examine how your study skills impact your test score. Your
test score is being measures. Your test score is the _______ _________. - CORRECT
ANSWER: Dependent variable
If the volleyball player knows that the opponent is somewhat weak at defending their left
side, this may be useful knowledge that isn't at all certain or concrete. - CORRECT
ANSWER: Pragmatism
Mariah is conduction a study of work behaviors in a factory environment. The
observations are being conducted in a "real" work environment rather than a lab. The
findings can possibly be generalized to other subjects, settings, and/or behaviors. -
CORRECT ANSWER: External validity
Mikala doesn't read as well as you would expect from her reading aptitude scores
because she is an under-achiever in reading. This represents ________ __________. -
CORRECT ANSWER: Explanatory fiction
, Mom always says that a simple explanation is always better than a complexed one. -
CORRECT ANSWER: Parsimony
Mrs. Garcia decided to reward her students/class with a party or a special treat at the
end of the week for good behavior throughout the week. What theory is Mrs. Garcia
using? - CORRECT ANSWER: Behaviorism
The __________ _________ denies the existence of "inner" events or considers them
outside the realm of science. - CORRECT ANSWER: Methodological behaviorism
The assignment called for the students to list the organisms in order, as they evolved,
with respect to function. - CORRECT ANSWER: Selectionism
The Attorney continually questioned the truthfulness of my story even though the
evidence/facts supported my statement. - CORRECT ANSWER: Philosophic Doubt
The baby blinked when the wind hit his face. - CORRECT ANSWER: Phylogeny
The BCBA suspects illness may be influencing the dependent variable. Illness is a(n)
________ ________. - CORRECT ANSWER: Confounding variable
The camp counselor had her young campers observe the changes in the lake in a
systematical approach for a better understanding of the natural phenomena. -
CORRECT ANSWER: Science
The graduate student was so excited about her internship. She wanted to seek and
understand all human behavior that are both publicly and privately observed. -
CORRECT ANSWER: Radical behaviorism
The lab assistants followed the protocol to prevent factors other than those being
studied from affecting the outcome. - CORRECT ANSWER: Experimental control
