Question 1

Frequency, duration, intensity, and latency are dimensions of behavior that can be measured in a continuous recording procedure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which dimensions of behavior is NOT recorded using continuous recording?

Accepted Answer

A)  frequency 
B)  duration 
C)  intensity 
D)  time sample 
A)  frequency 
B)  duration 
C)  intensity 
D)  time sample

Question 3

Merlin counted the number of times that he picked his nose each day.What dimension of behavior was he recording? _____________________________

Accepted Answer

The answer of Merlin counted the number of times that...

Question 4

A track coach records how long it takes a sprinter to run 100 meters.The track coach is recording what dimension of behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  latency 
B)  frequency 
C)  duration 
D)  intensity 
A)  latency 
B)  frequency 
C)  duration 
D)  intensity

Question 5

In behavior modification, measurement of the target behavior is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  a behavioral indicator 
B)  behavioral assessment 
C)  observation 
D)  supervision 
A)  a behavioral indicator 
B)  behavioral assessment 
C)  observation 
D)  supervision

Question 6

A behavioral definition:

Accepted Answer

A)  is ambiguous 
B)  is subjective 
C)  involves identifying traits 
D)  describes specific behaviors 
A)  is ambiguous 
B)  is subjective 
C)  involves identifying traits 
D)  describes specific behaviors

Question 7

Jerry wants to improve his studying.He observes and records the times when he studies.Observing and recording your own behavior is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  private observation 
B)  self-monitoring 
C)  independent recording 
D)  direct recording 
A)  private observation 
B)  self-monitoring 
C)  independent recording 
D)  direct recording

Question 8

Zach's behavior of pushing other children typically occurs on the playground.The playground would be a(n) ________________ setting for Zach's behavior.

Accepted Answer

A)  analogue 
B)  manipulated 
C)  natural 
D)  controlled 
A)  analogue 
B)  manipulated 
C)  natural 
D)  controlled

Question 9

In interval recording procedures, the behavior is recorded in consecutive periods of time within the observation period.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The measurement of behavior is important because:

Accepted Answer

A)  measurement can determine if treatment is necessary 
B)  measurement can determine the best treatment 
C)  measurement can determine if the treatment is working 
D)  all of these 
A)  measurement can determine if treatment is necessary 
B)  measurement can determine the best treatment 
C)  measurement can determine if the treatment is working 
D)  all of these

Question 11

Calculate interobserver agreement for the interval recording of observer A and B.___________

Accepted Answer

The answer of Calculate interobserver agreement for the interval recording...

Question 12

Describe how you would conduct real-time recording.

Accepted Answer

Real time recording engages in aggressiv

Question 13

What is involved in determining the logistics of recording?

Accepted Answer

A)  who will do the recording 
B)  when the recording will occur 
C)  where the recording will occur 
D)  all of these 
A)  who will do the recording 
B)  when the recording will occur 
C)  where the recording will occur 
D)  all of these

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of an analogue setting?

Accepted Answer

A)  it is easier to control the situation during observation 
B)  it is easier to manipulate variables that affect behavior 
C)  it provides a more representative sample of the target behavior 
D)  all of these 
A)  it is easier to control the situation during observation 
B)  it is easier to manipulate variables that affect behavior 
C)  it provides a more representative sample of the target behavior 
D)  all of these

Question 15

Matthew frequently hits other children during class.However, he never hits other kids when he knows the teacher is observing him.This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  self-monitoring 
B)  reactivity 
C)  behavior modification 
D)  controlled behavior 
A)  self-monitoring 
B)  reactivity 
C)  behavior modification 
D)  controlled behavior

Question 16

Interobserver agreement involves an observer recording the person's behavior in another observation period to see if the behavior is the same.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A teacher wants to develop a behavior recording plan that she intends to use with one of her students.The teacher's first step would be:

Accepted Answer

A)  deciding who will do the recording 
B)  determining where and when the recording will occur 
C)  defining the target behavior 
D)  choosing a recording method 
A)  deciding who will do the recording 
B)  determining where and when the recording will occur 
C)  defining the target behavior 
D)  choosing a recording method

Question 18

Identify two of the reasons why behavioral assessment is an important part of behavior modification.

Accepted Answer

Behavioral assessment is an important pa

Question 19

Below are the results of interval recording by two observers, A and B.
Observer A
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\hline \mathbf { x } & \boldsymbol { x } & & \boldsymbol { x } & & \boldsymbol { x } & & \mathbf { x } & \mathbf { x } & \mathbf { x } \
\hline \mathbf { x } & \boldsymbol { x } & & \mathbf { x } & \mathbf { x } & \boldsymbol { x } & \boldsymbol { x } & \mathbf { x } & \mathbf { x } & \
\hline
\end{array}$$ 
Observer B
What is the percentage of intervals scored by observer A?______________

Accepted Answer

The answer of Below are the results of interval recording...

Question 20

Sherry had throat surgery and could not talk for days.She worked with a speech therapist to increase her voice loudness.The therapist used an instrument to measure increases in the loudness of her voice.What dimension of behavior was the speech therapist recording?
__________________________

Accepted Answer

The answer of Sherry had throat surgery and could not...

Exam 2: Observing and Recording Behavior

Frequency, duration, intensity, and latency are dimensions of behavior that can be measured in a continuous recording procedure.

Which dimensions of behavior is NOT recorded using continuous recording?

Merlin counted the number of times that he picked his nose each day.What dimension of behavior was he recording? _____________________________

A track coach records how long it takes a sprinter to run 100 meters.The track coach is recording what dimension of behavior?

In behavior modification, measurement of the target behavior is called:

A behavioral definition:

Jerry wants to improve his studying.He observes and records the times when he studies.Observing and recording your own behavior is called:

Zach's behavior of pushing other children typically occurs on the playground.The playground would be a(n) ________________ setting for Zach's behavior.

In interval recording procedures, the behavior is recorded in consecutive periods of time within the observation period.

The measurement of behavior is important because:

Calculate interobserver agreement for the interval recording of observer A and B.___________

Describe how you would conduct real-time recording.

What is involved in determining the logistics of recording?

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of an analogue setting?

Matthew frequently hits other children during class.However, he never hits other kids when he knows the teacher is observing him.This is an example of:

Interobserver agreement involves an observer recording the person's behavior in another observation period to see if the behavior is the same.

A teacher wants to develop a behavior recording plan that she intends to use with one of her students.The teacher's first step would be:

Identify two of the reasons why behavioral assessment is an important part of behavior modification.

Below are the results of interval recording by two observers, A and B. Observer A Observer B What is the percentage of intervals scored by observer A?______________

Sherry had throat surgery and could not talk for days.She worked with a speech therapist to increase her voice loudness.The therapist used an instrument to measure increases in the loudness of her voice.What dimension of behavior was the speech therapist recording? __________________________

Introduction to Behavior Modification

Graphing Behavior and Measuring Change

Reinforcement

Extinction

Punishment

Stimulus Control: Discrimination and Generalization

Respondent Conditioning

Shaping

Prompting and Transfer of Stimulus Control

Chaining

Behavioral Skills Training Procedures

Understanding Problem Behaviors Through Functional Assessment

Applying Extinction

Differential Reinforcement

Antecedent Control Procedures

Using Punishment: Time-Out and Response Cost

Positive Punishment Procedures and the Ethics of Punishment

Promoting Generalization

Self-Management

Habit Reversal Procedures

The Token Economy

Behavioral Contracts

Fear and Anxiety Reduction Procedures

Cognitive Behavior Modification

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