Question 1

A single subject design that can be used to gradually increase or decrease a behavior using an increasingly or decreasingly stringent level of acceptable behavior is:

Accepted Answer

A)  The A-B-A-B design. 
B)  The alternating treatments design. a 
C)  The changing criterion design. b 
D)  The multiple baseline design. 
A)  The A-B-A-B design. 
B)  The alternating treatments design. a 
C)  The changing criterion design. b 
D)  The multiple baseline design. C

Question 2

In analyzing graph data "visual analysis" is adequate for classroom teachers to determine intervention effects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

A variation of the alternating treatments design that establishes a cause and effect relationship is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Repeated or rotating design. 
B)  Multiple schedule design. 
C)  Multi-element baseline design. 
D)  Repeated baseline alternating research design. 
A)  Repeated or rotating design. 
B)  Multiple schedule design. 
C)  Multi-element baseline design. 
D)  Repeated baseline alternating research design. D

Question 4

In group research designs, intervention or treatment effects are attributions of differences found between the performance of the experimental and control groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Build a case for the use of single subject research in your field of study or occupation. Provide a rationale, the strengths and two specific case examples when it might be used. Include the type of designs in your case examples.

Accepted Answer

Single subject research, also known as s

Question 6

An advantage of the A-B-A-B design over the A-B-A design is:

Accepted Answer

A)  The design ends during an intervention condition. 
B)  The design provides three comparisons to demonstrate an effect on student behavior. 
C)  A and B. 
A)  The design ends during an intervention condition. 
B)  The design provides three comparisons to demonstrate an effect on student behavior. 
C)  A and B.

Question 7

The purpose of the alternating treatments design is to assess the relative effectiveness of two (or more) treatment conditions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A research design characterized by one baseline and intervention condition is:

Accepted Answer

A)  The changing criterion design. 
B)  The A-B design. 
C)  A group research design. 
D)  The A-B-A design. 
A)  The changing criterion design. 
B)  The A-B design. 
C)  A group research design. 
D)  The A-B-A design.

Question 9

As single subject research designs become more complicated moving from A-B to A-B-A to A-B-A-B designs, they:

Accepted Answer

A)  Allow for the study of several interventions at once. 
B)  Allow for the gradual increase or decrease of a behavior by gradually changing the criterion. 
C)  Allow for the complete and permanent elimination of all inappropriate behaviors. 
D)  Allow the teacher to feel more confident that the change in student behavior is related to the intervention. 
A)  Allow for the study of several interventions at once. 
B)  Allow for the gradual increase or decrease of a behavior by gradually changing the criterion. 
C)  Allow for the complete and permanent elimination of all inappropriate behaviors. 
D)  Allow the teacher to feel more confident that the change in student behavior is related to the intervention.

Question 10

In single subject research there are two basic conditions-these are:

Accepted Answer

A)  Baseline and effect condition. 
B)  Baseline and intervention condition. 
C)  Effect and intervention condition. 
D)  Baseline and contract conditions. 
A)  Baseline and effect condition. 
B)  Baseline and intervention condition. 
C)  Effect and intervention condition. 
D)  Baseline and contract conditions.

Question 11

Most teachers and parents use single subject designs in order to demonstrate the effectiveness of their behavior change programs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Group research designs in which an average group performance is measured, communicate important individual performances.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The duration of the different phases in single subject research designs is equal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Describe three distinctly different single subject designs. Include in your answer their relative strengths and weaknesses, and describe why one design might be an improvement over another design.

Accepted Answer

The three distinctly different single su

Question 15

Which is NOT one of the advantages of single subject designs presented in this chapter?

Accepted Answer

A)  They allow caregivers to decide when to initiate or modify programs 
B)  Results are easy to interpret 
C)  They allow for the study of the effectiveness of an intervention 
D)  They allow the use of statistical methods 
A)  They allow caregivers to decide when to initiate or modify programs 
B)  Results are easy to interpret 
C)  They allow for the study of the effectiveness of an intervention 
D)  They allow the use of statistical methods

Question 16

A comparison across "conditions" is what allows caregivers to determine the most effective intervention.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following allow a researcher to attribute a cause and effect relationship between an intervention and a behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  The A-B design 
B)  The A-B-A-B design 
C)  The alternating treatments design 
D)  B and C 
A)  The A-B design 
B)  The A-B-A-B design 
C)  The alternating treatments design 
D)  B and C

Question 18

A minimum of three levels in required in a multiple baseline design.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Research studies that involve large samples of "subjects" in an experimental and control group are referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  A-B Designs. 
B)  Single Subject Designs. 
C)  Group Designs. 
D)  Quasi-experimental Designs. 
A)  A-B Designs. 
B)  Single Subject Designs. 
C)  Group Designs. 
D)  Quasi-experimental Designs.

Question 20

A design that can be used when it is important to demonstrate that an intervention works across subjects, settings, or interventions:

Accepted Answer

A)  The changing criterion design. 
B)  The alternative treatments design. 
C)  The A-B-A design. 
D)  The multiple baseline design. 
A)  The changing criterion design. 
B)  The alternative treatments design. 
C)  The A-B-A design. 
D)  The multiple baseline design.

A single subject design that can be used to gradually increase or decrease a behavior using an increasingly or decreasingly stringent level of acceptable behavior is:

In analyzing graph data "visual analysis" is adequate for classroom teachers to determine intervention effects.

A variation of the alternating treatments design that establishes a cause and effect relationship is:

In group research designs, intervention or treatment effects are attributions of differences found between the performance of the experimental and control groups.

Build a case for the use of single subject research in your field of study or occupation. Provide a rationale, the strengths and two specific case examples when it might be used. Include the type of designs in your case examples.

An advantage of the A-B-A-B design over the A-B-A design is:

The purpose of the alternating treatments design is to assess the relative effectiveness of two (or more) treatment conditions.

A research design characterized by one baseline and intervention condition is:

As single subject research designs become more complicated moving from A-B to A-B-A to A-B-A-B designs, they:

In single subject research there are two basic conditions-these are:

Most teachers and parents use single subject designs in order to demonstrate the effectiveness of their behavior change programs.

Group research designs in which an average group performance is measured, communicate important individual performances.

The duration of the different phases in single subject research designs is equal.

Describe three distinctly different single subject designs. Include in your answer their relative strengths and weaknesses, and describe why one design might be an improvement over another design.

Which is NOT one of the advantages of single subject designs presented in this chapter?

A comparison across "conditions" is what allows caregivers to determine the most effective intervention.

Which of the following allow a researcher to attribute a cause and effect relationship between an intervention and a behavior?

A minimum of three levels in required in a multiple baseline design.

Research studies that involve large samples of "subjects" in an experimental and control group are referred to as:

A design that can be used when it is important to demonstrate that an intervention works across subjects, settings, or interventions:

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Exam 7: Single-Subject Designs

A single subject design that can be used to gradually increase or decrease a behavior using an increasingly or decreasingly stringent level of acceptable behavior is:

In analyzing graph data "visual analysis" is adequate for classroom teachers to determine intervention effects.

A variation of the alternating treatments design that establishes a cause and effect relationship is:

In group research designs, intervention or treatment effects are attributions of differences found between the performance of the experimental and control groups.

Build a case for the use of single subject research in your field of study or occupation. Provide a rationale, the strengths and two specific case examples when it might be used. Include the type of designs in your case examples.

An advantage of the A-B-A-B design over the A-B-A design is:

The purpose of the alternating treatments design is to assess the relative effectiveness of two (or more) treatment conditions.

A research design characterized by one baseline and intervention condition is:

As single subject research designs become more complicated moving from A-B to A-B-A to A-B-A-B designs, they:

In single subject research there are two basic conditions-these are:

Most teachers and parents use single subject designs in order to demonstrate the effectiveness of their behavior change programs.

Group research designs in which an average group performance is measured, communicate important individual performances.

The duration of the different phases in single subject research designs is equal.

Describe three distinctly different single subject designs. Include in your answer their relative strengths and weaknesses, and describe why one design might be an improvement over another design.

Which is NOT one of the advantages of single subject designs presented in this chapter?

A comparison across "conditions" is what allows caregivers to determine the most effective intervention.

Which of the following allow a researcher to attribute a cause and effect relationship between an intervention and a behavior?

A minimum of three levels in required in a multiple baseline design.

Research studies that involve large samples of "subjects" in an experimental and control group are referred to as:

A design that can be used when it is important to demonstrate that an intervention works across subjects, settings, or interventions:

Basic Concepts of Behavior and Behavior Management

Legal Considerations for Public Schools

Diversity in the Classroom

Issues in Early Childhood Behavior

Issues in Adolescent Behavior

Data Collection Techniques

Formal Behavioral Assessment

Functional and Curriculum-Based Assessment

Positive Behavioral Supports:reinforcement Strategies

Cognitive Behavior Modification

Schoolwide Strategies for Positive Behavior Supports

Individual Strategies for Positive Behavior Supports

Strategies for Specific Behavior Challenges

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