Exam 1: Introduction to Behavior Modification

Behavior modification procedures are designed to change:

All behavior is overt or observable by others.

Mark's parents are trying to figure out why he hits his little brother.The process of trying to identify the functional relationship between a behavior and the environment is referred to as:

Alex likes to drive faster than the speed limit.Alex's behavior of driving too fast is an example of a:

Behavior modification treatments are implemented by persons in everyday life.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of behavior modification?

Frequency, duration, intensity, and latency are called _________________________ of behavior.

What is the difference between overt and covert behavior?

A behavioral excess is defined as _______________________________________________.

Behavior modification places emphasis on current environmental events as important causes of behavior.

In behavior modification, measurement of behavior before and after treatment is important.

A behavior excess is a behavior that:

What are four dimensions of behavior that can be observed?

In what area(s) can behavior modification procedures be used?

Behavior has an impact on the ________________________ and/or __________________________environment.