Describe the philosophical assumptions or "attitudes" of science and explain why these are important as a foundation for applied behavior analysis.

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Describe the philosophical assumptions or "attitudes" of science and explain why these are important as a foundation for applied behavior analysis.

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Step 1: Explaining Applied Behavior Analysis. (ABA)

A scientific method known as "Applied Behavior Analysis" (ABA) attempts to improve and change human behavior through the application of the concepts of behavior. The practice and research of ABA are informed by a number of fundamental philosophical presuppositions.

Scientific inquiry and research are governed by the philosophical presuppositions, or "attitudes," of science. To provide a methodical and impartial approach to knowledge acquisition, certain assumptions are essential. These philosophical presumptions are critical to establishing applied behavior analysis (ABA) as a scientific field for understanding and affecting human behavior.