PSYC 2030 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Applied Behavior Analysis, Time Series, Confirmation Bias
24 Apr 2015
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Example, individual noncontinuity learning (sudden jump in chance -> 100% accuracy) looks like continuity learning (gradual increase) when grouped due to different length of time to learn the correct criterion. Rate of response = slope of response pen: ratio schedules: high response rates, esp variable. Fixed: need certain number of responses before reinforce. Variable: varied number of responses with an average number: interval schedule: low responses, Fixed: certain time needs to pass for reinforce, scalloping effect where response increases near end of interval. Variable: variable time, with fixed average: applied behavior analysis: procedure that uses behavioral (operant) principles to solve real life problems. Internal validity is very strong with small n studies: no statistical analysis. Case studies: qualitative research, evaluation, level of detail that is not found in any other methods, can analyze rare cases to shed light on normal behavior, point of comparison for prototypes, inductive support for theories /falsifiability, problems:
