When might a B-A-B design be more appropriate than an A-B-A-B design? Cite an appropriate reason.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Suggested answer points:One appropriate reason might be when the target behavior is such that having an extended baseline would be unethical. For example, many experts, if not most, would argue that a student who is self-abusive should not be allowed to continue merely for the sake of obtaining baseline data.However, a very brief baseline period might be acceptable (B-A-B) to establish the functional relationship. In this instance, it would only be necessary to show a very brief change in trend or level of responding in the target behavior before returning to intervention (final B phase).
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