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BACB BCBA Exam - Topic 5 Question 96 Discussion

Actual exam question for BACB's BCBA exam
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?

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

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Lindsey
3 months ago
Empiricism is key here too, but yeah, determinism feels violated.
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Sherell
3 months ago
Hmm, I thought behavior could be spontaneous sometimes?
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Elvera
3 months ago
Wait, are we sure it's not just a misunderstanding of the data?
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Callie
4 months ago
I agree, that makes no sense. Everything has a cause!
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Kimberely
4 months ago
Definitely determinism! Can't just say behavior is random.
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Emelda
4 months ago
I’m confused about this one. I thought philosophic doubt was about questioning assumptions, but I guess it could relate here if we're doubting the randomness claim?
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Halina
4 months ago
This reminds me of a practice question where we discussed how behavior must have a reason behind it. I feel like that ties back to determinism too.
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Elliott
4 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about empiricism being related to data and observations. Maybe that's the one?
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Rochell
5 months ago
I think the assumption that was violated is determinism because saying the behavior is spontaneous suggests there are no underlying causes.
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Juliana
5 months ago
Okay, I've got it! The assumption that's been violated is determinism, since the behavior is said to occur randomly, not as a result of any other events. I'm confident that's the right answer.
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Maxima
5 months ago
Hmm, the behavior is described as "spontaneous" and "random", which doesn't sound like it's following the assumption of determinism. I'm leaning towards A.
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Johna
5 months ago
This seems like a tricky one. I'll need to think carefully about the assumptions of behavior analysis to figure this out.
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Lashaunda
5 months ago
I'm a bit confused here. Is it really a violation of determinism if the behavior is truly random? Maybe it's more about the assumption of empiricism. I'll have to re-read the question carefully.
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Reyes
5 months ago
Ah, I've seen this type of question before. I think the key is having both devices in compatible modes, like AP and WDS. Let me double-check the options to confirm the right answer.
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Mila
5 months ago
Hmm, the question is asking about what other boundary must disappear besides the one between Development and Operations. I'm leaning towards option E, the boundary between the IT department and the business.
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Irene
10 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
8 months ago
B) empiricism
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Cordelia
8 months ago
I agree, determinism is crucial in behavior analysis.
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Tu
9 months ago
A) determinism
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Sue
10 months ago
Haha, 'spontaneous' behavior? That's like saying 'random' data. Gotta love those armchair psychologists.
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Chanel
9 months ago
D) parsimony
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Barrett
9 months ago
C) philosophic doubt
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Keena
9 months ago
B) empiricism
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Justine
10 months ago
A) determinism
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Ernestine
11 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
9 months ago
D) parsimony
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Jeff
9 months ago
C) philosophic doubt
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Ariel
10 months ago
B) empiricism
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Ryan
10 months ago
A) determinism
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Gracia
11 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
11 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
11 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
11 months ago
I think the assumption of determinism has been violated.
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