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What is behavior?
What is behavior?
Anything a person does or says
Achieving an A, losing 10 lbs., and a neatly made bed are all examples of:
Achieving an A, losing 10 lbs., and a neatly made bed are all examples of:
- Consequences of behavior
- Reinforcements
- Antecedents
- Products of behavior (correct)
All are examples of behavior except:
All are examples of behavior except:
- Talking
- Athletic (correct)
- Running
- Eating
Behavior analysts rely on subjective definitions of behavior.
Behavior analysts rely on subjective definitions of behavior.
Behavioral definitions must be _________ so that the behavior can be __________.
Behavioral definitions must be _________ so that the behavior can be __________.
Behavior analysts help to change behavioral excesses and behavioral deficits.
Behavior analysts help to change behavioral excesses and behavioral deficits.
What are behavioral excesses?
What are behavioral excesses?
All of the following are examples of behavioral excesses except:
All of the following are examples of behavioral excesses except:
What are behavioral deficits?
What are behavioral deficits?
What are good behavioral definitions?
What are good behavioral definitions?
What are antecedents to behavior?
What are antecedents to behavior?
In order to accurately describe behavior, you must also be able to describe the _______________ surrounding the behavior.
In order to accurately describe behavior, you must also be able to describe the _______________ surrounding the behavior.
Sometimes the actual behavior is not the problem, but it is the conditions under which the behavior occurs that has to be changed.
Sometimes the actual behavior is not the problem, but it is the conditions under which the behavior occurs that has to be changed.
The following are aspects of behavior that can be measured except:
The following are aspects of behavior that can be measured except:
What must behavioral definitions be described in?
What must behavioral definitions be described in?
Flashcards
What is behavior?
What is behavior?
Anything a person does or says.
Products of behavior
Products of behavior
Results or outcomes that come from specific actions.
Subjectivity in behavior analysis
Subjectivity in behavior analysis
Behavioral science relies on observable realities vs. beliefs.
Characteristics of good behavioral definitions
Characteristics of good behavioral definitions
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Behavioral excesses
Behavioral excesses
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Behavioral deficits
Behavioral deficits
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Good behavioral definitions
Good behavioral definitions
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Antecedents of behavior
Antecedents of behavior
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Changing conditions, not behaviors.
Changing conditions, not behaviors.
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How behavior should be described.
How behavior should be described.
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Duration of behavior
Duration of behavior
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Frequency of behavior
Frequency of behavior
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Latency of behavior
Latency of behavior
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Intensity of behavior
Intensity of behavior
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Accuracy of behavior
Accuracy of behavior
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Study Notes
Overview of Behavior
- Behavior encompasses any actions or verbal expressions made by individuals.
- Products of behavior include tangible outcomes such as achieving an A grade, losing weight, or having a tidy living space.
Behavior Types
- Athletic activities are not considered a behavior to be defined in this context.
- Behavioral excesses are undesirable behaviors that require reduction, while behavioral deficits are desirable behaviors that need to be increased.
- Examples of behavioral excesses include negative actions that should be decreased; eating healthy foods is not considered a behavioral excess.
Behavioral Analysis
- Behavior analysts depend on objective definitions to accurately observe and measure behaviors.
- Effective behavioral definitions are characterized by clarity, accuracy, objectivity, and the ability to be observed by others.
Antecedents and Surroundings
- Antecedents are events occurring before a behavior takes place, providing essential context for understanding the behavior.
- Understanding the physical events or antecedents surrounding a behavior is crucial for accurate description.
Behavior Modification
- Sometimes, the issue lies not in the behavior itself but in the circumstances surrounding its occurrence; changes may be needed in these conditions.
- Measuring behavior can involve aspects like frequency, duration, intensity, and latency, while reinforcement is not considered a measurable aspect of behavior.
Summary Insights
- Behavior must always be defined in observable and measurable terms, adhering to objectivity.
- Recognizing antecedents is vital in behavioral analysis and potentially modifying problematic behaviors.
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This quiz covers key concepts related to behavior definitions as referenced in the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) training. It includes various examples and clarifications on what constitutes behavior and its analysis. Test your understanding of behavioral principles and definitions in this engaging flashcard format.
