Deck 2: A: Observing and Recording Behavior

Question 1

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

Answer 1

False

Question 2

​Which of the following is NOT a step in developing a behavior recording plan?

A) ​defining the target behaviordefining the target behavior
B) ​applying procedures to change the target behavior
C) ​determining the logistics of recording
D) ​choosing a recording method

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Recording a person's behavior without the person knowing that recording is taking place,is one way to decrease reactivity.​

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Recording how long a person studies is an example of intensity recording.​

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT used in direct assessment?​

A) ​questionnaires
B) ​frequency recording
C) ​time sample recording
D) ​duration recording

Question 6

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

Question 7

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

Question 8

​A behavioral definition:

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

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

Reactivity of observation often occurs with self-monitoring,but never when recording is done by an observer.​

Question 11

The measurement of behavior is important because:​

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 12

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

Question 13

Julie and Beth independently observe (hear)a child swear,and each records that swearing occurred.This is called:​

A) ​independent agreement
B) ​interobserver agreement
C) ​independent observation
D) ​agreement recording

Question 14

Interobserver agreement must be 100% to be acceptable.​

Question 15

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:​

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 16

A teacher observes and records instances of misbehavior by a student.This is an example of:​

A) ​indirect assessment
B) ​direct assessment
C) ​covert observation
D) ​participant recording

Question 17

Recording how long it takes for a person to come up with an answer to a question after the question is asked is an example of a duration measure.​

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT used in indirect assessment?​

A) ​interviews
B) ​questionnaires
C) ​direct observation
D) rating scales​

Question 19

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

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

Question 20

A good behavioral definition requires you to make inferences about internal states or motivation of the individual.​

Question 21

Which observation setting will provide the most representative sample of the target behavior?​

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

Question 22

A track coach records the amount of time it takes a sprinter to start running once the gun has been sounded.The coach is recording the dimension of ____________.​

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

Question 23

​Bill keeps track of the amount of time he studies each day.Which dimension of behavior is Bill recording?

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

Question 24

Brian's parents are interested in recording his stuttering behavior.They record each instance in which Brian stutters.This is an example of _____________ recording.​

A) ​product
B) ​intervalinterval
C) ​continuous
D) ​time sample

Question 25

A parent records how loudly her child screams.The parent is recording the ____________ of the screams.​

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

Question 26

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:​

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

Question 27

A teacher records the number of math homework problems a student has correctly completed in order to determine the student's performance.The teacher is using ____________ recording.​

A) ​continuous
B) ​interval
C) ​product
D) ​time sample

Question 28

An observer divides an observation period into a number of consecutive time periods,and then records whether the target behavior occurred during each period.This is called:​

A) ​product recording
B) ​interval recording
C) ​continuous recording
D) ​time sample recording

Question 29

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

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

Question 30

A teacher records each instance of a student swearing in class.The teacher is recording which dimension of behavior?​

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

Question 31

Which of the following can be used as a recording instrument?​

A) ​paper and pencil
B) ​golf stroke counter
C) ​stopwatch
D) ​all of these

Question 32

Which method will NOT reduce reactivity of observation?​

A) ​observe through a one-way observation window
B) ​tell the person you are observing his/her behavior
C) ​wait until the person you are observing is accustomed to your presence
D) ​use participant observers

Question 33

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

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

Question 34

If an observation period is divided into a number of time periods,and the behavior is recorded during only part of each interval it is called _____________ recording.​

A) ​interval
B) ​continuous
C) ​product
D) ​time sample

Question 35

Which dimensions of behavior is NOT recorded using continuous recording?​

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

Question 36

​What is the minimally acceptable level of interobserver agreement in research?

A) ​100%
B) ​90%
C) ​80%
D) ​55%

Question 37

A psychologist wants to observe the tantrum behavior of a child.The tantrums usually occur in the classroom,but the psychologist does not have access to the classroom so she observes the child in a room that resembles a classroom.This would be an example of a(n)___________ setting.​

A) ​natural
B) ​manufactured
C) ​analogue
D) ​isolated

Question 38

What is involved in determining the logistics of recording?​

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

Question 39

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

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 40

Dawn's parents record her hair pulling behavior for a specific period of time.The time during which Dawn's parents observe and record her behavior is called the:​

A) ​modification period
B) ​monitoring period
C) ​observation period
D) ​viewing period

Question 41

Based on the previous question's scenario,what percentage is scored by observer B? _______________​

Question 42

Bernie recorded how long he studied each day.What dimension of behavior was he recording?
____________________________

Question 43

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

Question 44

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

Question 45

What is it called when two observers record the same behavior of the same person during the same time period and compare the results of their recording? _________________________​

Question 46

Describe how you would conduct real-time recording.​

Question 47

Provide an example of time sample recording and interval recording.​

Question 48

Assessment that relies on information from interviews and questionnaires is called _________________________ assessment.​

Question 49

What is the percentage of intervals scored by observer A? ______________

Question 50

What are two ways to reduce reactivity of observation?​

Question 51

Provide an example of frequency recording,duration recording,and latency recording.​

Question 52

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?
__________________________​

Question 53

Recording behavior in brief observation intervals each separated by longer periods of time is called ___________________________ recording.​

Question 54

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

Question 55

Perry's watch beeped every 5 minutes and he recorded whether he was slouched over (bad posture)at the time the watch beeped.This is an example of ___________________ recording.​