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What is behavior?
Any human action that can be observed and measured.
What does Continuous Data Collection capture?
Every possible behavioral occurrence.
What does it mean if something is 'observed'?
I cannot see it, hear it, touch it, smell it, or taste it.
What is meant by measurable?
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What is Discontinuous Data Collection?
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What are Continuous Numbers?
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What are Discrete Numbers?
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Behavior definitions should be:
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What does S.M.A.R.T. stand for?
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What is social validity?
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James is hyperactive is a behavioral statement.
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How to use money is a _________________ skill.
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Whether to give my money to a person in need is a _______________ skill.
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How much money to pay for my groceries is a _______________________ skill.
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JJ's mother is essentially saying the goal has no ______________________.
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What kind of number is 7.14?
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Milton's RBT is collecting duration data on how much time he spends with friends all day on Friday. This is continuous data collection using continuous numbers.
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What follows Fisher's approach to problem behavior?
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Another word for function is purpose.
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Mary is wondering if her skillset ______________________________ between clients.
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What type of data collection does Jaime's RBT use?
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Which of the following behavior analysis professionals are not usually required to hold a state-issued professional license?
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What data is needed to reduce the time required for James to begin work?
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To ensure a behavior definition is complete, what should be included?
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If the child is responding well to ADHD medication, behavioral interventions are not necessary.
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This is a good behavior goal: Mr. Miller will greet at least three coworkers for 3 consecutive days.
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What is behavior?
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Pavlov's dogs demonstrated the process of?
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Study Notes
Key Concepts in Behavior Analysis
- Behavior: Any observable and measurable human action.
- Continuous Data Collection: Records every instance of behavior or its duration continuously, allowing for thorough tracking.
- Discontinuous Data Collection: Records behavior samples at specific intervals to assess presence during designated times.
Measurement Types
- Continuous Numbers: Range of numbers used for behaviors lacking clear start and end points.
- Discrete Numbers: Whole numbers measured for behaviors with distinct beginnings and endings.
- Measurable Behavior Definitions: Should be observable, quantifiable, comprehensive, and clear.
Principles of Effective Goals (S.M.A.R.T)
- Specific: Define behaviors explicitly with conditions and prompts.
- Measurable: Identify how to quantify the behavior (count, time, weight).
- Attainable: Ensure goals are achievable within the provided timeframe and conditions.
- Relevant: Choose socially valid and behaviorally meaningful goals.
- Time-Based: Set timelines for achieving goals and evaluating progress.
Social and Practical Applications
- Social Validity: Goals and treatments must be meaningful and acceptable to the individuals and their support communities.
- Behavioral Skills: Differentiated into conceptual (understanding money), social (deciding to help), and practical skills (paying for groceries).
Behavioral Assessment Techniques
- Dead Man's Test: If a deceased person can perform it, it is not considered behavior.
- Generalization: Skills learned in one context should apply to others, as seen in the case of Mary, the RBT.
Specific Cases in Behavior Analysis
- Latency Data: Measures the time taken for a participant to begin an action after a prompt.
- Behavioral Goals: Should be clearly defined and structured, as exemplified by Mr. Miller's greeting objective.
Misconceptions and Clarifications
- ADHD medication may assist with symptoms, but behavioral interventions can still be necessary.
- Observations and definitions of behavior must be precise to be effective in treatment and assessment contexts.
Conditioning Principles
- Classical Conditioning: Illustrated through Pavlov’s dogs, emphasizing learned associations between stimuli.
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