Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which method will NOT reduce reactivity of observation?​

Accepted Answer

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 
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 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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:​

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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.​

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

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.​

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

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...

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the percentage of intervals scored...

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of Bernie recorded how long he studied each...

Question 11

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:​

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

Behavioral assessment is an important pa

Question 13

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 14

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

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.​

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

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 18

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

Accepted Answer

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 
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

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A)  ​100% 
B)  ​90% 
C)  ​80% 
D)  ​55% 
A)  ​100% 
B)  ​90% 
C)  ​80% 
D)  ​55%

Question 20

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

Exam 2: A: Observing and Recording Behavior

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

Which method will NOT reduce reactivity of observation?​

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

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:​

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

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.​

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.​

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? __________________________​

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

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

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:​

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

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:​

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

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

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.​

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:​

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

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

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

Introduction to Behavior Modification

A: Introduction to Behavior Modification

Observing and Recording Behavior

Graphing Behavior and Measuring Change

A: Graphing Behavior and Measuring Change

Reinforcement

A: Reinforcement

Extinction

A: Extinction

Punishment

A: Punishment

Stimulus Control: Discrimination and Generalization

A: Stimulus Control: Discrimination and Generalization

Respondent Conditioning

A: Respondent Conditioning

Shaping

A: Shaping

Prompting and Transfer of Stimulus Control

A: Prompting and Transfer of Stimulus Control

Chaining

A: Chaining

Behavioral Skills Training Procedures

A: Behavioral Skills Training Procedures

Understanding Problem Behaviors Through Functioning Assessments

A: Understanding Problem Behaviors Through Functioning Assessments

Applying Extinction

A: Applying Extinction

Differential Reinforcement

A: Differential Reinforcement

Antecedent Control Procedures

A: Antecedent Control Procedures

Using Punishment: Time-Out and Response Cost

A: Using Punishment: Time-Out and Response Cost

Positive Punishment Procedures and the Ethics of Punishment

A: Positive Punishment Procedures and the Ethics of Punishment

Promoting Generalization

A: Promoting Generalization

Self-Management

A: Self-Management

Habit Reversal Procedures

A: Habit Reversal Procedures

The Token Economy

A: The Token Economy

Behavioral Contracts

A: Behavioral Contracts

Fear and Anxiety Reduction Procedures

A: Fear and Anxiety Reduction Procedures

Cognitive Behavior Modifications

A: Cognitive Behavior Modifications

Filters

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

Which method will NOT reduce reactivity of observation?

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

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:

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

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.

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.

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? __________________________

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:

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

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:

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

Which of the following is NOT used in direct assessment?

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.

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:

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

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

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