Question 1

A partial-interval approach is preferred for behaviors that occur for an extended duration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

During an anecdotal observation, the observer records:

Accepted Answer

A)  The absence or presence of a behavior during each interval. 
B)  Everything observed about the individual's behavior. 
C)  The behavior every time it occurs in a specific time period. 
D)  Records whether behavior occurred at a particular moment or not. 
A)  The absence or presence of a behavior during each interval. 
B)  Everything observed about the individual's behavior. 
C)  The behavior every time it occurs in a specific time period. 
D)  Records whether behavior occurred at a particular moment or not. B

Question 3

During a momentary time sample the observer records:

Accepted Answer

A)  The absence or presence of a behavior during each interval. 
B)  Everything observed about the individual's behavior. 
C)  Counts the behavior every time it occurs in a specific time period. 
D)  Whether behavior occurred at a particular moment or not. 
A)  The absence or presence of a behavior during each interval. 
B)  Everything observed about the individual's behavior. 
C)  Counts the behavior every time it occurs in a specific time period. 
D)  Whether behavior occurred at a particular moment or not. C

Question 4

Which of the following terms best completes this sentence: Behaviors that are precisely defined are stated in terms that are _________and _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Measurable/appropriate 
B)  Appropriate/subjective 
C)  Observable/measurable 
D)  Clear/frequent 
A)  Measurable/appropriate 
B)  Appropriate/subjective 
C)  Observable/measurable 
D)  Clear/frequent

Question 5

Which of the following are elements of a behavioral objective?

Accepted Answer

A)  Terminal behavior 
B)  Condition 
C)  Behavioral criteria 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Terminal behavior 
B)  Condition 
C)  Behavioral criteria 
D)  All of the above

Question 6

Match between columns
                        Premises: Rate
Latency
Intensity
Duration
Frequency

Accepted Answer

The Answer of The amount of delay before behavior is is...

Question 7

In momentary time sampling the observer records behaviors if it occurs at any time during the interval.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

List the three data collection devices given in this chapter. Add one of your own, and include a short description of the behavior and setting of its use.

Accepted Answer

The three data collection devices given

Question 9

Which of the following is true of direct observation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Makes a subjective record of behavior 
B)  Records behavioral patterns across natural settings and situations 
C)  Identifies variables associated with behavior 
D)  B and C 
A)  Makes a subjective record of behavior 
B)  Records behavioral patterns across natural settings and situations 
C)  Identifies variables associated with behavior 
D)  B and C

Question 10

Target behaviors should be presented in positive terms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A graph that displays the data over time by adding each day to previous ones is called a:

Accepted Answer

A)  Bar graph. 
B)  Line graph. 
C)  Cumulative graph. 
D)  Frequency graph. 
A)  Bar graph. 
B)  Line graph. 
C)  Cumulative graph. 
D)  Frequency graph.

Question 12

The reliability of frequency counts is calculated by:

Accepted Answer

A)  Dividing the lower frequency by the higher frequency. 
B)  The shorter duration observed is divided by the longer duration observed. 
C)  Agreements divided by total intervals multiplied by 100. 
D)  The number of intervals the target behavior was observed by one observer divided by the number of intervals recorded by a second observer. 
A)  Dividing the lower frequency by the higher frequency. 
B)  The shorter duration observed is divided by the longer duration observed. 
C)  Agreements divided by total intervals multiplied by 100. 
D)  The number of intervals the target behavior was observed by one observer divided by the number of intervals recorded by a second observer.

Question 13

A cumulative graph is the most common graph used to chart a child's performance over time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Whole-interval recording allows the observer to monitor the duration of the behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

An effective method of collecting behavioral data makes data collection easier to operate than if no tools were used.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A factor or factors that may affect the accuracy of data collected during direct observations is/are:

Accepted Answer

A)  Personal values. 
B)  Characteristics of the setting. 
C)  Reliability. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  Personal values. 
B)  Characteristics of the setting. 
C)  Reliability. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 17

Observer expectations refer to social, cultural, or religious values that affect a caregiver's perception of a child's behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Reliability measures greater than 70-80 percent are usually considered adequate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The desired outcome of direct observation and measurement is a subjective record of performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A target behavior is the behavior targeted for observation, measurement, and /or change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A partial-interval approach is preferred for behaviors that occur for an extended duration.

During an anecdotal observation, the observer records:

During a momentary time sample the observer records:

Which of the following terms best completes this sentence: Behaviors that are precisely defined are stated in terms that are _and _.

Which of the following are elements of a behavioral objective?

In momentary time sampling the observer records behaviors if it occurs at any time during the interval.

List the three data collection devices given in this chapter. Add one of your own, and include a short description of the behavior and setting of its use.

Which of the following is true of direct observation?

Target behaviors should be presented in positive terms.

A graph that displays the data over time by adding each day to previous ones is called a:

The reliability of frequency counts is calculated by:

A cumulative graph is the most common graph used to chart a child's performance over time.

Whole-interval recording allows the observer to monitor the duration of the behavior.

An effective method of collecting behavioral data makes data collection easier to operate than if no tools were used.

A factor or factors that may affect the accuracy of data collected during direct observations is/are:

Observer expectations refer to social, cultural, or religious values that affect a caregiver's perception of a child's behavior.

Reliability measures greater than 70-80 percent are usually considered adequate.

The desired outcome of direct observation and measurement is a subjective record of performance.

A target behavior is the behavior targeted for observation, measurement, and /or change.

Basic Concepts of Behavior and Behavior Management

Legal Considerations for Public Schools

Diversity in the Classroom

Issues in Early Childhood Behavior

Issues in Adolescent Behavior

Single-Subject Designs

Formal Behavioral Assessment

Functional and Curriculum-Based Assessment

Positive Behavioral Supports:reinforcement Strategies

Cognitive Behavior Modification

Schoolwide Strategies for Positive Behavior Supports

Individual Strategies for Positive Behavior Supports

Strategies for Specific Behavior Challenges

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Exam 6: Data Collection Techniques

A partial-interval approach is preferred for behaviors that occur for an extended duration.

During an anecdotal observation, the observer records:

During a momentary time sample the observer records:

Which of the following terms best completes this sentence: Behaviors that are precisely defined are stated in terms that are _________and _________.

Which of the following are elements of a behavioral objective?

In momentary time sampling the observer records behaviors if it occurs at any time during the interval.

List the three data collection devices given in this chapter. Add one of your own, and include a short description of the behavior and setting of its use.

Which of the following is true of direct observation?

Target behaviors should be presented in positive terms.

A graph that displays the data over time by adding each day to previous ones is called a:

The reliability of frequency counts is calculated by:

A cumulative graph is the most common graph used to chart a child's performance over time.

Whole-interval recording allows the observer to monitor the duration of the behavior.

An effective method of collecting behavioral data makes data collection easier to operate than if no tools were used.

A factor or factors that may affect the accuracy of data collected during direct observations is/are:

Observer expectations refer to social, cultural, or religious values that affect a caregiver's perception of a child's behavior.

Reliability measures greater than 70-80 percent are usually considered adequate.

The desired outcome of direct observation and measurement is a subjective record of performance.

A target behavior is the behavior targeted for observation, measurement, and /or change.

Basic Concepts of Behavior and Behavior Management

Legal Considerations for Public Schools

Diversity in the Classroom

Issues in Early Childhood Behavior

Issues in Adolescent Behavior

Single-Subject Designs

Formal Behavioral Assessment

Functional and Curriculum-Based Assessment

Positive Behavioral Supports:reinforcement Strategies

Cognitive Behavior Modification

Schoolwide Strategies for Positive Behavior Supports

Individual Strategies for Positive Behavior Supports

Strategies for Specific Behavior Challenges

Filters

Which of the following terms best completes this sentence: Behaviors that are precisely defined are stated in terms that are _and _.