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Summary

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This study introduces the Function Acquisition Speed Test (FAST) as a behavior-analytic alternative to cognitive implicit measures like the Implicit Association Test (IAT). FAST offers a scientifically rigorous approach to assessing stimulus relations, addressing limitations in existing methods.

Keywords:

Function acquisition speed test Functional response classes Implicit association test Implicit relational assessment procedure Stimulus equivalence

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Psychological Measurement

Background:

The Implicit Association Test (IAT) is a popular measure of implicit associations but suffers from conceptual and methodological limitations.
Existing behavioral alternatives, such as the Implicit Relational Assessment Procedure (IRAP), have inherited some of these limitations.
A behavior-analytic framework emphasizes stimulus control as crucial for understanding implicit measures.

Purpose of the Study:

To present a behavior-analytic critique of the IAT and IRAP.
To introduce the Function Acquisition Speed Test (FAST) as a behavior-analytic alternative.
To highlight the importance of stimulus control in the development of implicit measures.

Main Methods:

Critique of the theoretical underpinnings and procedural artifacts of the IAT and IRAP from a behavior-analytic perspective.
Review of early research studies foundational to the development of a new behavioral measure.
Description of stepwise research employing behavior-analytic methods to refine the FAST procedure.

Main Results:

The IAT and IRAP are shown to have significant limitations due to their cognitive origins and methodological issues.
The FAST procedure is presented as a theoretically sound and methodologically robust behavior-analytic alternative.
The development of FAST is rooted in empirical research and adherence to behavior-analytic principles.

Conclusions:

A behavior-analytic approach, prioritizing stimulus control, is essential for developing accurate implicit measures.
The FAST offers a scientifically rigorous alternative for assessing stimulus relations, overcoming the limitations of previous implicit measures.
Future research should continue to refine and validate the FAST within the behavior-analytic framework.