Behavior Modification / Chapter 2 Terms

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Analogue Setting

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An observation setting that is not part of the client’s normal daily routine. Typically involves a setting such as a separate room where all stimuli and activities are controlled by the experimenter.

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Baseline

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The condition or phase in which no treatment is
implemented.

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Behavioral Assessment

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Measurement of the target behavior
(or behaviors) in behavior modification. May also refer to measurement of antecedents and consequences of the target behavior.

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Continuous Recording

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A type of recording procedure in which some aspect of the behavior is recorded each time the behavior occurs. Frequency, duration, latency, or intensity can be recorded in a continuous recording procedure.

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Direct Assessment

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Behavioral assessment involving direct observation and recording of the behavior as it occurs. May also refer to direct observation and recording of the antecedents and consequences of the behavior.

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Duration

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A dimension of behavior, specifically the time from the onset of the behavior to the offset of the behavior. It is how long an instance of the behavior lasts.

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Frequency

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A dimension of behavior—specifically, the number of times a behavior occurs in a specific time period. The number of responses divided by the time equals the rate of the behavior.

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Frequency-Within-Interval Recording

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A recording method in which the number of times the target behavior occurs is recorded within consecutive intervals of time during the observation period.

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Indirect Assessment

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Assessment that relies on information from others. The information on the problem behavior, antecedents, and consequences is not derived from direct observation but from retrospective report in interviews and questionnaires.

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Intensity

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A dimension of behavior, specifically the physical force or magnitude of the behavior. Often measured with a recording instrument or on a rating scale.

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Interobserver Agreement

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Occurs when two observers independently observe and record a person’s behavior at the same time and agree on the occurrence of the behavior.

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Interobserver Reliability

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Same as 'Interobserver Agreement.'

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Interval Recording

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A type of behavior recording procedure in which the observation period is divided into a number of consecutive time intervals and the behavior is recorded as occurring or not occurring in each of the intervals.

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Latency

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A dimension of behavior, specifically the time from some stimulus to the onset of the behavior.

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Natural Setting

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An observation setting that is part of the client’s normal daily routine. The target behavior typically occurs in this.

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Observation Period

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The time period in which an observer observes and records the behavior of a client participating in a behavior modification program.

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Product Recording

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A type of behavior recording in which the outcome or permanent product of the behavior is recorded as an indication of the occurrence of the behavior.

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Rate

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The frequency of the behavior divided by the time of the observation period. Typically reported as responses per
minute.

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Reactivity

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The phenomenon in which the process of recording
behavior causes the behavior to change even before treatment is implemented for the behavior.

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Real-Time Recording

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A recording method in which you record the exact time of each onset and offset of the target behavior in the observation period. It results in information on the frequency and duration of the target behavior, as well as the exact timing of each instance of the behavior in the observation period.

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Self-Monitoring

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A type of direct observation data collection in which the client observes and records his or her own behavior as it occurs.

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Structured Observation

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The observer provides instructions or arranges for specific events or activities to occur during the observation period.

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Time Sample Recording

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A behavior-recording procedure in which the observation period is divided into intervals, and the behavior is recorded during a part of each interval. In this the observation intervals are discontinuous.

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Unstructured Observation

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No specific events, activities, or instructions are given during the observation period.