PSY7709-Behaviors and Classes Week 2 Assignment

Part One: Observation You need to observe someone for half an hour and identify three behaviors of interest that could be selected for behavior modification. To avoid reactivity, attempt to keep the observation as discrete as possible without informing the subject that he or she is being observed. Some examples of potential behaviors could include: Observing your child wiping his nose on his sleeve. Observing a TV character telling inappropriate jokes. Observing a friend bite her nails. Part Two: Write a Paper After your observation is complete, write a paper using APA style in which you: Define operationally the behaviors you chose. These definitions should be specific, objective, and measurable. Describe the environmental contingencies surrounding each behavior (antecedents and consequences). Analyze the differences and similarities between a response class and a stimulus class. Provide an example for both terms—stimulus class and response class.