Midterm 1

Question 1

Behavioral Assesment

Answer 1

measurement of the target behaviour in behaviour modification. Direct (records it as it occurs) and Indirect (interviews, questionnaires)

Question 2

Steps needed for B-mod program

Answer 2

1) defining the target behaviour
2) determining the logistics of recording
3) choosing a recording method
4) choosing a recording instrument

Question 3

Interobserver agreement or inter observer reliability (IOA)

Answer 3

two people observe the same behaviour and give it the same rating/record it the same

Question 4

Reactivity

Answer 4

when just recording that the behaviour happens decreases/changes the behaviour

Question 5

Abscissa

Answer 5

x axis, usually time

Question 6

Alternating treatments design

Answer 6

baseline-treatment rotate from day to day, baseline/treatment comparison is within the same time frame

Question 7

ordinate

Answer 7

y axis. behaviour incidence

Question 8

aversive stimulus

Answer 8

is the same as punisher