Module 11 - Key Terms

Question 1

What is Direct Measurement?

Answer 1

Observing and recording the actual behaviour of interest

Direct measurement provides more accurate data on behaviours.

Question 2

What is Indirect Measurement?

Answer 2

Using proxies or reports to infer behaviour; considered less valid

Indirect measurement may not accurately reflect the actual behaviour.

Question 3

Define Topography in the context of behaviour.

Answer 3

The physical form or appearance of a behaviour

Topography helps in understanding how a behaviour manifests.

Question 4

What does Intensity refer to in behaviour measurement?

Answer 4

The energy or force behind a behaviour

Intensity can affect the impact of the behaviour.

Question 5

What is the Duration of a behaviour?

Answer 5

The length of time a behaviour occurs

Duration helps assess the persistence of a behaviour.

Question 6

Define Frequency in behaviour measurement.

Answer 6

The count of how often a behaviour occurs

Frequency is a basic measure of behaviour occurrence.

Question 7

What is Rate in the context of behaviour?

Answer 7

Frequency per unit of time (e.g., per minute)

Rate provides a standardized measure of behaviour occurrence.

Question 8

What does Latency measure?

Answer 8

Time from a stimulus to the initiation of a behaviour

Latency can indicate the responsiveness of an individual.

Question 9

Define Inter-response Time (IRT).

Answer 9

Time between two instances of the same behaviour

IRT can help analyze patterns in behaviour repetition.