BACB Exam BCBA Topic 5 Question 96 Discussion

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Question #: 96
Topic #: 5

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The behavior analyst reviews Sandra's data and concludes that her behavior is spontaneous; that is, it occurs randomly, and not as a result of any other event(s).

Which of the assumptions underlying behavior analysis has been violated in this interpretation?

Adeterminism

Bempiricism

Cphilosophic doubt

Dparsimony

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Suggested Answer: C

by Curtis at Sep 07, 2024, 09:59 PM

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Irene

2 months ago

Definitely option A. Determinism is the key principle here. Without it, the whole field of behavior analysis falls apart. Better brush up on the basics, Sandra's analyst!

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Blondell

28 days ago

B) empiricism

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Cordelia

1 months ago

I agree, determinism is crucial in behavior analysis.

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Tu

1 months ago

A) determinism

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Sue

3 months ago

Haha, 'spontaneous' behavior? That's like saying 'random' data. Gotta love those armchair psychologists.

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Chanel

1 months ago

D) parsimony

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Barrett

1 months ago

C) philosophic doubt

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Keena

2 months ago

B) empiricism

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Justine

2 months ago

A) determinism

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Ernestine

3 months ago

Wow, I'm surprised the analyst didn't catch that. Determinism is like the foundation of behavior analysis; it's what separates us from the chaos theorists.

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Jeanice

2 months ago

D) parsimony

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Jeff

2 months ago

C) philosophic doubt

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Ariel

3 months ago

B) empiricism

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Ryan

3 months ago

A) determinism

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Gracia

3 months ago

I believe the behavior analyst should reconsider the data and look for possible antecedents or consequences that may be influencing Sandra's behavior.

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Merlyn

3 months ago

The behavior analyst's interpretation clearly violates the assumption of determinism. Behaviors don't just happen randomly; there must be some underlying causes or antecedents.

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Nieves

3 months ago

I agree with Giuseppe. Behavior analysis is based on the principle that behavior is lawful and determined by environmental events.

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Giuseppe

4 months ago

I think the assumption of determinism has been violated.

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