Assignment
Alberto, P. & Troutman, A.C. (2019). Applied Behavior Analysis for Teachers (8th Edition) Pearson 9780131592896 PAPERBACK - Cloud 9 Books. (n.d.).
• Troutman and Alberto discuss that scientific theories should be inclusive, verifiable, parsimonious, and have predictive utility.
o state the definition of inclusive:
o state the definition of verifiable:
o state the definition of parsimonious:
o state definition of predictive utility:
• State how behavior analysis meets each of the criteria above and to what extent.
• State how another explanation of behavior (biophysical/biochemical, developmental, or cognitive) meets the criteria above and to what extent.
• Baer (1968) suggests criteria for research to qualify as applied behavior analysis. State these criteria and be inclusive. (see bottom of page 22)
Baum (2017) Chapter 2
o Define behaviorism.
o Describe the differences between realism and pragmatism and explain which philosophical theory informs the science of behavior.
o Describe what methodological behaviorism is. Discuss the similarities and differences between methodological and radical behaviorism.
o Define and state the shortcomings of mentalism for explaining human behavior.
o Describe how radical behaviorists explain covert behavior.
Baum (2007) Chapter 4
o Identify and describe the three levels of selection used by behavioral scientists.
o What three conditions must be met in order for the process of natural selection to occur? How do these conditions relate to fitness?
o Briefly define reflexes and fixed action patterns. How can these be selected?
o Describe how selection occurs at an operant level?
o State the three physiological considerations for reinforcement?
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.