EDF 6223 Final EXAM Questions and
Answers Graded A+
Reflexivity - Correct answer-A type of stimuli-to-stimulus relation in which the
learner, without any prior training or reinforcement, selects a stimulus that is the
same as the sample.
A=A, B=B, and C=C
Symmetry - Correct answer-A type of stimuli-to-stimulus relation in which the
learner, without prior training or reinforcement, demonstrates the reversibility of
the sample stimulus and the comparison stimulus.
A=B, then B=A, or A=C, then C=A
Transitivity - Correct answer-Describes the stimulus-stimulus relations that emerge
as a product of training two other stimulus-stimulus relations.
If A=B and A=C, then B=C
Stimulus equivalence - Correct answer-Describes a behavior analytic approach to
understanding and establishing symbolic function.
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,Generativity - Correct answer-The ability to create and understand an infinite
number of meaningful sentences and utterances.
Relational Frame Theory (RTF) - Correct answer-A theory of derived stimulus
relations proposing that such relations are inherently verbal and that the
accumulated experience with relational exemplars creates generalized repertoires
of relating.
derived stimulus relation - Correct answer-The relation between two or more
stimuli that is not directly trained or taught and is not based solely on the physical
properties of the stimuli.
Conditional Discrimination - Correct answer-Performance in a match-to-sample
procedure in which discrimination between the comparison stimuli is conditional
on, or depends on, the sample stimulus present on each trial.
Conditional Discrimination 4-term contingency - Correct answer-- sample stimulus
(antecedent stimulus)
- correct comparison (antecedent stimulus)
- selection response
- reinforcer
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,equivalence test - Correct answer-A probe for the emergence of untrained stimulus-
stimulus relations that evaluates both symmetry and transitivity simultaneously.
Mutual Entailment - Correct answer-A relation in one direction between two
stimuli (e.g., A to B) entails a relation in the other direction (e.g., B to A)
(symmetry)
if you are told that A = B, you can derive that B = A. That is, the specified A = B
relation mutually entails the (symmetrical) B = A relation.
Combinatory Entailment - Correct answer-A derived stimulus relation in which
two or more stimulus relations (trained or derived) mutually combine.
(transitivity)
if A is related to B and A is related to C, then B and C are mutually related in that
context.
Class merger - Correct answer-Independent equivalence classes are combined as
the result of teaching a new but interrelated conditional discrimination.
Class expansion - Correct answer-A new member is added to a demonstrated
stimulus equivalence class as the result of teaching a new conditional
discrimination.
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, Equivalence Class - Correct answer-The collection of stimuli that evoke the same
behavior.
Arbitrary stimulus class - Correct answer-Stimuli that evoke the same response, but
they do NOT share a common stimulus feature. They do not physically look alike
or share a relative relationship.
LIMITED number of stimuli
Developed through stimulus equivalence.
Equivalence Relations - Correct answer-Relations that are reflexive, symmetric,
and transitive.
Transformation of stimulus functions (Transformation of Function) - Correct
answer-Occur when the functions of one stimulus alter or transform the functions
of another stimulus in accordance with the derived relation between the two,
without additional training.
Generalized Operant - Correct answer-An operant in which the form of the
individual responses in the class vary considerably
Contextual cues - Correct answer-Establish what relations exists between stimuli
Allow(s) you to make an arbitrary relational responses between stimuli.
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Answers Graded A+
Reflexivity - Correct answer-A type of stimuli-to-stimulus relation in which the
learner, without any prior training or reinforcement, selects a stimulus that is the
same as the sample.
A=A, B=B, and C=C
Symmetry - Correct answer-A type of stimuli-to-stimulus relation in which the
learner, without prior training or reinforcement, demonstrates the reversibility of
the sample stimulus and the comparison stimulus.
A=B, then B=A, or A=C, then C=A
Transitivity - Correct answer-Describes the stimulus-stimulus relations that emerge
as a product of training two other stimulus-stimulus relations.
If A=B and A=C, then B=C
Stimulus equivalence - Correct answer-Describes a behavior analytic approach to
understanding and establishing symbolic function.
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,Generativity - Correct answer-The ability to create and understand an infinite
number of meaningful sentences and utterances.
Relational Frame Theory (RTF) - Correct answer-A theory of derived stimulus
relations proposing that such relations are inherently verbal and that the
accumulated experience with relational exemplars creates generalized repertoires
of relating.
derived stimulus relation - Correct answer-The relation between two or more
stimuli that is not directly trained or taught and is not based solely on the physical
properties of the stimuli.
Conditional Discrimination - Correct answer-Performance in a match-to-sample
procedure in which discrimination between the comparison stimuli is conditional
on, or depends on, the sample stimulus present on each trial.
Conditional Discrimination 4-term contingency - Correct answer-- sample stimulus
(antecedent stimulus)
- correct comparison (antecedent stimulus)
- selection response
- reinforcer
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,equivalence test - Correct answer-A probe for the emergence of untrained stimulus-
stimulus relations that evaluates both symmetry and transitivity simultaneously.
Mutual Entailment - Correct answer-A relation in one direction between two
stimuli (e.g., A to B) entails a relation in the other direction (e.g., B to A)
(symmetry)
if you are told that A = B, you can derive that B = A. That is, the specified A = B
relation mutually entails the (symmetrical) B = A relation.
Combinatory Entailment - Correct answer-A derived stimulus relation in which
two or more stimulus relations (trained or derived) mutually combine.
(transitivity)
if A is related to B and A is related to C, then B and C are mutually related in that
context.
Class merger - Correct answer-Independent equivalence classes are combined as
the result of teaching a new but interrelated conditional discrimination.
Class expansion - Correct answer-A new member is added to a demonstrated
stimulus equivalence class as the result of teaching a new conditional
discrimination.
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, Equivalence Class - Correct answer-The collection of stimuli that evoke the same
behavior.
Arbitrary stimulus class - Correct answer-Stimuli that evoke the same response, but
they do NOT share a common stimulus feature. They do not physically look alike
or share a relative relationship.
LIMITED number of stimuli
Developed through stimulus equivalence.
Equivalence Relations - Correct answer-Relations that are reflexive, symmetric,
and transitive.
Transformation of stimulus functions (Transformation of Function) - Correct
answer-Occur when the functions of one stimulus alter or transform the functions
of another stimulus in accordance with the derived relation between the two,
without additional training.
Generalized Operant - Correct answer-An operant in which the form of the
individual responses in the class vary considerably
Contextual cues - Correct answer-Establish what relations exists between stimuli
Allow(s) you to make an arbitrary relational responses between stimuli.
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