Psychology of Human Behavior

What is the primary purpose of recording the time indicated on the timer during real-time recording?

To identify the onset and offset of the behavior

What is the most challenging aspect of measuring behavior?

Measuring intensity

What is another term for intensity in measuring behavior?

Magnitude

What is an example of a measurement instrument used to measure intensity?

Decibel meter Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to define the behavior associated with each point on a rating scale?

To make the rating scale more reliable Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a rating scale to measure intensity?

To provide a numerical value of the behavior's intensity Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a pedometer in behavior recording?

To record each step taken during an observation Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to record the behavior immediately after it occurs?

To avoid forgetting to record the behavior Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of all behavior recording procedures?

The observer records the behavior immediately after it occurs Signup and view all the answers

Why should a recording procedure be practical?

To ensure the observer is more likely to carry out the recording successfully Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of a recording procedure that takes substantial time or effort?

It may not be practical Signup and view all the answers

Why should a recording procedure not draw attention to the observer?

To avoid affecting the behavior being observed Signup and view all the answers

What might unsportsmanlike behavior mean to different people?

Different specific behaviors such as fighting, cursing, or throwing a bat Signup and view all the answers

What is an incorrect use of a label?

Using a label to explain a behavior Signup and view all the answers

Why must a behavior be defined before it can be observed and recorded?

So that different people can observe the same behavior and agree that it is occurring Signup and view all the answers

What is interobserver reliability (IOR)?

When two people independently observe the same behavior and both record that the behavior occurred Signup and view all the answers

What is the main value of labels?

To use as convenient shorthand when referring to a target behavior Signup and view all the answers

What is an important characteristic of a good behavioral definition?

Different people can observe the same behavior and agree that the behavior is occurring Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in starting a self-management program?

Define a target behavior you want to change and develop a behavior recording plan Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of plotting the daily level of the target behavior on a graph?

To determine whether you changed your target behavior and achieved your goal Signup and view all the answers

What should you consider when developing a behavior recording plan?

The practicality of the recording method and potential problems that may arise Signup and view all the answers

What is the next step after defining a target behavior and developing a behavior recording plan?

Establish a goal for the desired change in the target behavior Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the self-monitoring component of the self-management program?

Recording and measuring the target behavior Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the questions suggested when developing a behavior recording plan?

To ensure the behavior recording plan is effective and practical Signup and view all the answers

What is the percentage of agreement between the two observers in the interval recording?

85% Signup and view all the answers

How is the IOR for time sample recording calculated?

By dividing the number of agreements by the total number of intervals Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula to calculate the percentage of agreement for each interval in frequency-within-interval recording?

Smaller frequency divided by the larger frequency Signup and view all the answers

What is the final step in calculating the IOR for frequency-within-interval recording?

Dividing the sum of the percentages by the number of intervals Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'D' indicate in Figure 2-7?

The observers disagreed on the occurrence of the behavior Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of calculating interobserver reliability?

To measure the accuracy of the observers Signup and view all the answers