PSYC 3027: Behaviour Management

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What is a primary purpose of behavioural assessment?

To measure the effectiveness of the treatment plan after its implementation
To determine whether treatment is necessary or not (correct)
To develop a treatment plan without evaluating the target behaviour
To choose a recording instrument without defining the target behaviour

What is essential for the observer when recording behaviour?

To have a concrete definition of the target behaviour (correct)
To choose a recording instrument without defining the target behaviour
To have a general idea of the target behaviour
To register the occurrence of the behaviour when it is convenient

What is a benefit of measuring the target behaviour before and after treatment?

To ensure that the treatment plan is implemented properly
To develop a treatment plan without evaluating the target behaviour
To determine whether the given treatment plan has worked or failed (correct)
To choose a recording instrument without defining the target behaviour

What is the primary focus of behavioural assessment?

Measuring the target behaviour/behaviours (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is an outcome of behavioural assessment in determining treatment options?

Determining which treatment options would be best for modifying the target behaviour (C) Signup and view all the answers

When is the target behaviour measured in behavioural assessment?

Both before and after the treatment plan is implemented (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Step 1 in developing a behaviour recording plan?

Defining the target behaviour (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a behavioural definition?

It is objective and unambiguous (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for when two people independently observe the same behaviour and both record that the behaviour occurred?

Interobserver agreement (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why are labels not considered behavioural definitions?

They are ambiguous and can mean different things to different people (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a behavioural definition?

To identify the specific behaviour to be observed and recorded (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is an important consideration when defining a target behaviour?

That the behaviour can be observed and recorded (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the behavioral definition of tantrumming for Bobby?

Crying and kicking the floor or walls (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of assertiveness for Pat?

Saying no to a request that is not part of her job (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the behavioral definition of studying for Rae?

Reading pages from a textbook and completing exercises (D) Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for observing and recording the behavior?

The observer or recorder (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of stuttering for Joel?

Repeating a word or prolonging a sound (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the behavioral definition of nail-biting for Mark?

Putting his finger in his mouth and closing his teeth on the nail (A) Signup and view all the answers

In frequency-within-interval recording, what is the primary objective of the observer?

To record the frequency of the target behavior within each interval (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of using a data sheet prepared in advance for recording behavior?

It helps organize the recording process and clarifies what to write down when the behavior occurs (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of time sample recording?

The observer observes and records the behavior during only part of each interval (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a recording instrument in behavioral assessment?

To register or make a permanent product of the occurrence of the behavior (A) Signup and view all the answers

In which recording method does the observer not need to identify the onset and offset of the behavior?

Frequency-within-interval recording (A) Signup and view all the answers

What can be considered as a behavior recording instrument?

Any device that can register each occurrence of a behavior (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of indirect assessment?

It relies on an individual's recall of the target behavior. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of direct assessment over indirect assessment?

It provides more accurate information. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a limitation of indirect assessment?

The people providing information may not have been trained to observe the target behavior. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between direct and indirect assessment?

When the target behavior is recorded. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is direct assessment preferred in research and application in behavior modification?

It provides more accurate information. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of direct assessment?

It requires the observer to be trained to observe the target behavior. (A) Signup and view all the answers

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