Behavior and Data Collection Flashcards
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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?

<p>Count it, time it, measure its length, width, height, depth, volume, perimeter, score it, weigh it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Discontinuous Data Collection?

<p>It captures a sample of behavior during an observation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are Continuous Numbers?

<p>Numbers that occur in a range.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are Discrete Numbers?

<p>Whole numbers used for measuring behaviors with discernible stop and start.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Behavior definitions should be:

<p>Clear</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does S.M.A.R.T. stand for?

<p>Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time-Based.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is social validity?

<p>The degree to which treatment goals are acceptable and meaningful.</p> Signup and view all the answers

James is hyperactive is a behavioral statement.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

How to use money is a _________________ skill.

<p>conceptual</p> Signup and view all the answers

Whether to give my money to a person in need is a _______________ skill.

<p>social</p> Signup and view all the answers

How much money to pay for my groceries is a _______________________ skill.

<p>practical</p> Signup and view all the answers

JJ's mother is essentially saying the goal has no ______________________.

<p>social validity</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of number is 7.14?

<p>Continuous number</p> Signup and view all the answers

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.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

What follows Fisher's approach to problem behavior?

<p>Token economy</p> Signup and view all the answers

Another word for function is purpose.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mary is wondering if her skillset ______________________________ between clients.

<p>generalizes</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of data collection does Jaime's RBT use?

<p>Discontinuous data collection using discrete numbers</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following behavior analysis professionals are not usually required to hold a state-issued professional license?

<p>RBT</p> Signup and view all the answers

What data is needed to reduce the time required for James to begin work?

<p>Latency</p> Signup and view all the answers

To ensure a behavior definition is complete, what should be included?

<p>Exclusionary examples</p> Signup and view all the answers

If the child is responding well to ADHD medication, behavioral interventions are not necessary.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

This is a good behavior goal: Mr. Miller will greet at least three coworkers for 3 consecutive days.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is behavior?

<p>Observable and measurable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Pavlov's dogs demonstrated the process of?

<p>Classical conditioning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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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