Questions and Answers
What is the definition of ABC recording?
An anecdotal observation is:
What does a behavioral checklist provide?
Descriptions of specific skills in hierarchical order.
What is a behavioral assessment?
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What is meant by behavioral cusp?
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What does ecological assessment acknowledge?
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What characterizes a function-based definition?
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_______ occurs when a person's repertoire has been changed.
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What is normalization in the context of intervention?
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What is pivotal behavior?
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Reactivity refers to effects of observation on behavior.
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What does the relevance of behavior rule state?
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Study Notes
ABC Recording
- Involves direct continuous observation.
- Records a sequenced account of behavior, antecedents, and consequences in the client's natural environment.
Anecdotal Observation
- Similar to ABC recording, involving direct, continuous observation.
- Captures a temporal description of behaviors along with antecedent and consequent conditions.
Behavior Checklist
- Provides hierarchical descriptions of specific skills.
- Can assess a particular skill area or multiple areas.
- Typically employs a Likert scale for rating responses.
Behavioral Assessment
- Comprehensive evaluation method using observation, interviews, and testing.
- Aims to identify controlling variables related to the target behavior including resources and reinforcers.
Behavioral Cusp
- A behavior with significant consequences, leading to exposure to new environments and reinforcers.
- Results in major changes beyond the immediate behavior itself.
Ecological Assessment
- Acknowledges the interrelationship between environment and behavior.
- Utilizes multiple settings and persons for comprehensive data collection.
Function-Based Definition
- Defines targeted responses based on their environmental effects.
- Focuses on the functional outcomes rather than the form of behavior.
Habilitation
- Adjustment that maximizes short- and long-term reinforcers while minimizing punishers.
- Aims for an improved behavior repertoire.
Normalization
- Philosophy advocating the integration of individuals with disabilities into mainstream society.
- Promotes interventions that use typical settings and procedures to maintain culturally normal behaviors.
Pivotal Behavior
- A specific behavior that, once learned, influences changes in other untrained behaviors.
- Drives broader behavioral modifications.
Reactivity
- Refers to the effect of measurement procedures on observed behavior.
- More evident when procedures are intrusive or when the individual is aware of the observation.
Relevance of Behavior Rule
- Targets behaviors that are likely to receive reinforcement in the person's environment.
- Ensures the focus is on behaviors that will have practical significance.
Social Validity
- Assesses appropriateness of target behaviors and acceptability of interventions.
- Evaluates significant changes in both target and collateral behaviors.
Target Behavior
- The specific response class selected for intervention.
- Can be defined either by functionality or the shape of the behavior.
Topography-Based Definition
- Classifies targeted responses by their physical shape or form.
- Focuses on how a behavior looks rather than its function.
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These flashcards focus on key concepts from Chapter 3 of Cooper's work, concentrating on selecting and defining target behaviors. Each card provides concise definitions and explanations of terms crucial for understanding behavior analysis methods.
