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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?
Suggested Answer: C
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33 comments · newest first
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Lindsey
10 months ago
Empiricism is key here too, but yeah, determinism feels violated.
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Sherell
11 months ago
Hmm, I thought behavior could be spontaneous sometimes?
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Elvera
11 months ago
Wait, are we sure it's not just a misunderstanding of the data?
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Callie
11 months ago
I agree, that makes no sense. Everything has a cause!
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Kimberely
11 months ago
Definitely determinism! Can't just say behavior is random.
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Emelda
12 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
12 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
12 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year ago
B) empiricism
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Cordelia
1 year ago
I agree, determinism is crucial in behavior analysis.
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Tu
1 year ago
A) determinism
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Sue
1 year ago
Haha, 'spontaneous' behavior? That's like saying 'random' data. Gotta love those armchair psychologists.
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Chanel
1 year ago
D) parsimony
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Barrett
1 year ago
C) philosophic doubt
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Keena
1 year ago
B) empiricism
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Justine
1 year ago
A) determinism
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Ernestine
2 years 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
1 year ago
D) parsimony
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Jeff
1 year ago
C) philosophic doubt
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Ariel
1 year ago
B) empiricism
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Ryan
1 year ago
A) determinism
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Gracia
2 years 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
2 years 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
2 years 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
2 years ago
I think the assumption of determinism has been violated.