Which of the following is an example of a biophysical explanation of behavior?

1 Copyright © 2022 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved.Learning Outcome 1.1: Describe the limitations and potential usefulness of biophysical and biochemical explanations.[Q1] Which of the following is an example of a biophysical explanation of behavior?

1.Christopher engages in problem behavior due to a history of reinforcement.

2.Christopher engages in problem behavior because he lacks intrinsic motivation to work.

3.Christopher engages in problem behavior because he has failed to progress past the oral stage.

4.Christopher engages in problem behavior because of his genetic condition. [correct] [Feedback for Answer Choice 1] This explanation is aligned with a behavior analytic view.[Feedback for Answer Choice 2] This explanation is aligned with a cognitive view.[Feedback for Answer Choice 3] This explanation is aligned with a psychoanalytic view.[Feedback for Correct Answer 4] This explanation suggests that an individual’s genes will largely dictate how their behavior is expressed, consistent with a biophysical view.[Q2] Which of the following is an example of a biochemical explanation of behavior?

1.Riley’s learning challenges are due to her diagnosis.

2.Riley’s learning challenges are due to low levels of dopamine in her brain. [correct] 3.Riley’s parents had challenges learning, so it is hereditary.

4.Riley’s learning challenges are due to immature thought patterns.[Feedback for Answer Choice 1] This explanation is aligned with the biophysical view.[Feedback for Correct Answer 2] This explanation suggests that Riley’s brain functioning accounts for her behavior, consistent with the biochemical view.Applied Behavior Analysis for Teachers, 10e Paul A. Alberto (Instructor Manual with Test Bank, All Chapters. Test Answers at the end of each Chapter. 100% Original Verified, A+ Grade)

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2 Copyright © 2022 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved.[Feedback for Answer Choice 3] This explanation is aligned with the biophysical view.[Feedback for Answer Choice 4] This explanation is aligned with the developmental view.[Q3] Which of the following is a strength of the biophysical and biochemical views of behavior?

• Knowing an individual’s diagnosis will help predict their behavior.
• Using genetics to explain behavior is parsimonious.
• Certain genetic and psychological conditions can be tested. [correct]
• Understanding the role of the brain in controlling behavior leads to immediate

solutions for students.[Feedback for Answer Choice 1] One’s diagnosis cannot accurately predict future behavior.[Feedback for Answer Choice 2] One’s genes cannot accurately predict future behavior.[Feedback for Correct Answer 3] This is a strength of this view, as this allows for verification of particular disorders and conditions. However, verifying their presence does not suggest they can accurately predict behavior.[Feedback for Answer Choice 4] Teachers cannot manipulate or change student brains directly.[Q4] Dr. Shallowford is a school psychologist conducting an assessment with a new student, Reggie. Dr. Shallowford gets a family history from Reggie’s parents and reads a psychological evaluation completed several years ago for Reggie. When Dr.Shallowford reads the report, he notes that Reggie was identified as at-risk for developing autism spectrum disorder. When observing Reggie, he notes that Reggie engages in frequent lining of objects and repetitive hand movements. Dr. Shallowford concludes that these behaviors must be due to differences in Reggie’s serotonin and dopamine levels, related to autism. Dr. Shallowford is aligned with which view of behavior?

• Biochemical [correct]
• Biophysical
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• Hereditary

[Feedback for Correct Answer 1] Dr. Shallowford is assuming that brain chemistry is influencing the occurrence of Reggie’s behavior, consistent with a biochemical view.[Feedback for Answer Choice 2] This example does not specifically feature genetic or hereditary factors, more consistent with the biophysical view.[Feedback for Answer Choice 3] This example does not specifically include a relationship between genes and behavior.[Feedback for Answer Choice 4] This example does not specifically mention the heritability of Reggie’s behaviors, nor his diagnosis.Learning Outcome 1.2: State what can be learned from developmental explanations.[Q1] Which of the following is an example of a psychoanalytic explanation of behavior?

• George engages in problem behavior because of his inherited condition.
• George engages in problem behavior because he has fixated on a particular stage.

[correct]

• George engages in problem behavior because he has failed to demonstrate

concrete operations.

• George engages in problem behavior because of a faulty thought pattern.

[Feedback for Answer Choice 1] This explanation is aligned with a biophysical view.[Feedback for Correct Answer 2] This explanation suggests that failure to progress beyond a particular stage accounts for the observed behaviors, as theorized by Freud.[Feedback for Answer Choice 3] This explanation is aligned with the developmental view, theorized by Piaget.[Feedback for Answer Choice 4] This explanation is aligned with a cognitive view.

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4 Copyright © 2022 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved.Which of the following is an example of a developmental explanation of behavior?

• Kathryn’s learning challenges are due to oral regression.
• Kathryn’s learning challenges are due to insufficient reinforcement.
• Kathryn’s learning challenges are due to failure to construct meaning.
• Kathryn’s learning challenges are due to failure to achieve critical milestones.

[correct] [Feedback for Answer Choice 1] This explanation is aligned with the psychoanalytic view.[Feedback for Answer Choice 2] This explanation is aligned with the behavior analytic view.[Feedback for Answer Choice 3] This explanation is aligned with the cognitive view.[Feedback for Correct Answer 4] This explanation suggests that Kathryn’s challenges learning are due to poor progress through Piaget’s stages, consistent with the developmental view.[Q3] Which of the following is a strength of the developmental view of behavior?

• Developmental theories can help teachers develop intervention plans for students.
• Developmental theories can be easily tested.
• Developmental theories span a wide range of issues related to human development.

[correct]

• Developmental theories are very simple and directly account for behavior.

[Feedback for Answer Choice 1] Developmental theories do not include clear avenues for intervention that can be applied by teachers.[Feedback for Answer Choice 2] Developmental theories cannot be easily verified.[Feedback for Correct Answer 3] Developmental theories have been applied to explain a wide range of human behaviors, most positive and negative.[Feedback for Answer Choice 4]

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