#1
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of applied behavior analysis (ABA) research?
Highly controlled experimental settings
Emphasis on socially significant behaviors
Use of subjective interpretations without empirical evidence
Focus on behavior-environment interactions
#2
What is the primary goal of a systematic literature review in applied behavior analysis research?
To summarize findings from empirical studies
To generate new hypotheses
To conduct experimental studies
To develop theoretical frameworks
#3
Which research method involves systematically observing and recording behavior in its natural environment?
Experimental research
Correlational research
Descriptive research
Survey research
#4
Which of the following is NOT a component of the ABC model used in ABA research?
Antecedent
Behavior
Consequence
Analysis
#5
In ABA research, what is the primary purpose of conducting a baseline assessment?
To establish a comparison point for evaluating the effectiveness of interventions
To determine the statistical significance of research findings
To analyze the grammatical structure of behavior
To establish interobserver agreement among researchers
#6
What is a single-case design in applied behavior analysis research?
A research design that involves only one participant
A design that can only be used in group studies
A type of qualitative research method
A research method that cannot be used to evaluate interventions
#7
Which of the following is a disadvantage of the reversal design in ABA research?
It requires multiple baseline measurements
It does not allow for the evaluation of treatment effects
It may result in undesirable behavior changes during intervention withdrawal
It is not suitable for studying behavior changes over time
#8
Which statistical test is commonly used to analyze the effectiveness of behavioral interventions in ABA research?
Chi-square test
Analysis of variance (ANOVA)
T-test
Regression analysis
#9
What is the purpose of a multiple baseline design in ABA research?
To evaluate the effectiveness of a single intervention across different behaviors, individuals, or settings
To compare the outcomes of two or more different interventions
To control for extraneous variables in the research setting
To measure changes in behavior over time
#10
In ABA research, what is the purpose of interobserver agreement?
To ensure that participants understand the study procedures
To establish consistency and reliability in data collection
To measure changes in behavior over time
To assess the effectiveness of behavioral interventions
#11
What is the purpose of a functional analysis in ABA research?
To assess the effectiveness of behavioral interventions
To identify the antecedents and consequences influencing behavior
To analyze the grammatical structure of behavior
To establish interobserver agreement among researchers
#12
In ABA research, what does the term 'treatment integrity' refer to?
The consistency and accuracy of implementing the intervention procedures
The number of participants included in the study
The reliability of the measurement instruments used
The generalizability of the study findings
#13
Which ethical principle emphasizes the importance of obtaining informed consent from research participants in ABA studies?
Beneficence
Nonmaleficence
Autonomy
Justice
#14
What is a confounding variable in ABA research, and why is it important to control for it?
A variable that influences both the independent and dependent variables, which can obscure the true relationship between them
A variable that only affects the dependent variable
A variable that researchers intentionally manipulate to see its effect on behavior
A variable that is irrelevant to the study and does not need to be controlled
#15
Which type of research design involves comparing the effectiveness of two or more interventions?
Single-case design
Reversal design
Multiple baseline design
Between-groups design