Empiricism
In Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), empiricism emphasizes making decisions based on direct observation and objective measurement rather than opinion or theory. Practitioners collect data on behavior and analyze patterns to guide assessment and treatment planning.
Example: If a person shows fewer tantrums after introducing a reinforcement system, the documented decrease—verified through consistent data collection—provides empirical evidence that the intervention is effective.
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