Behavior Measurement Procedures

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Which measurement type is best suited for assessing how long a behavior lasts?

  • Frequency
  • Duration (correct)
  • Rate
  • Interresponse Time

What is the main advantage of using rate as a measurement type?

  • It measures how long a behavior persists.
  • It provides a total count of all behaviors.
  • It determines the exact moment a response is initiated.
  • It can assess behaviors over time, accommodating variable observation periods. (correct)

Which continuous measurement procedure assesses the time elapsed between two instances of behavior?

  • Frequency
  • Duration
  • Latency
  • Interresponse Time (correct)

In the context of continuous measurement procedures, what does latency measure?

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Which method of data recording is specifically used for recording the number of times a behavior occurs without estimating duration?

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Which measurement type focuses on the number of occurrences in relation to a specific timeframe?

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What does interresponse time (IRT) specifically assess?

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In the context of continuous measurement, which one is used to determine how quickly an individual reacts to an instruction?

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Which continuous measurement procedure would be least effective for tracking variable-length behaviors?

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What type of data recording method would you primarily use for assessing the total time a behavior lasts?

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Which example best illustrates the concept of rate in behavior measurement?

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What measurement type would be best suited for assessing the frequency of hand-raising behavior in a class?

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If a behavior needs to be spaced out, which measurement procedure is most appropriate?

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Flashcards

Continuous Measurement

Recording every instance of a behavior during a specified period. It provides a complete record and is best for behaviors with clear beginnings and ends.

Frequency

Counting how many times a behavior occurs during a specific period.

Rate

Frequency expressed in relation to time.

Duration

The total amount of time a behavior occurs.

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Latency

The time between the onset of a stimulus and the initiation of a response.

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Interresponse Time (IRT)

Time between two consecutive incidents of a behavior.

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Event Recording

A recording method that tallys each occurrence of a behavior.

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Timing

Employing timers for recording duration, latency, and interresponse time.

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Study Notes

Continuous Measurement Procedures

  • Continuous measurement records every instance of a behavior during a specified period.
  • It provides a complete record, best for behaviors with clear beginnings and ends.

Key Measurement Types

  • Frequency: Counts the number of times a behavior happens.

    • Ideal for discrete behaviors (clear start and stop).
    • Example: Counting how many times a student raises their hand.
  • Rate: Frequency divided by the observation time.

    • Useful when observation periods differ in length.
    • Example: A client hits 5 times per hour.
  • Duration: Total time a behavior lasts.

    • Used for behaviors that vary in length.
    • Example: Length of a tantrum.
  • Latency: Time between a stimulus and the response.

    • Assesses promptness.
    • Example: Time from instruction to start cleaning up.
  • Interresponse Time (IRT): Time between consecutive occurrences of a behavior.

    • Useful for behaviors needing a specific spacing.
    • Example: Time between bites while eating.

Data Recording Methods

  • Event Recording: Tallying each instance of a behavior.
  • Timing: Using timers to track duration, latency, and interresponse time.

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