Question 1

What are the seven dimensions of ABA as defined by Baer, Wolf, and Risley (1968)?

Accepted Answer

Applied, Behavioral, Analytic, Technological, Conceptually Systematic, Effective, and Generality.

Question 2

Which dimension of ABA requires that the behavior being changed must be socially significant and meaningful to the individual?

Accepted Answer

Applied – this dimension emphasizes that the behaviors targeted must matter to the individual and society.

Question 3

What does the 'Technological' dimension of ABA require?

Accepted Answer

It requires that procedures are described clearly and completely enough that any trained person could replicate them.

Question 4

Which dimension of ABA is demonstrated when a behavior change is maintained over time, appears in new settings, or spreads to untrained behaviors?

Accepted Answer

Generality – this dimension ensures that improvements extend beyond the training environment.

Question 5

What does the 'Analytic' dimension of ABA require a behavior analyst to demonstrate?

Accepted Answer

It requires demonstrating a functional relationship between the intervention and the behavior change (experimental control).

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