PSY7711 Week 1 Quiz Study Guide.
A feature of an event that can be measured is called a(n): - Answer dimension
When prioritizing behaviors for change, a chronic behavior _____________ when compared to
a more recently acquired behavior. - Answer takes precedence
Explicit behavior definitions are important to the practitioner of applied behavior analysis for all
of the following except: - Answer Increased likelihood of behavior change
Measurement bias caused by observer expectations can be avoided by using _______
observers. - Answer naive
Frequency, duration, intensity, and latency are _______________ of behavior. - Answer
dimensions
Measurement is the process of applying qualitative labels to events. - Answer False
One benefit of measurement is that it helps practitioners verify the legitimacy of different
treatments. - Answer True
________________ refers to a specific instance of behavior - Answer response
A good behavior definition should be ______, clear, and complete. - Answer objective
__________ enhances the understanding of natural phenomena by enabling scientists to
describe behavior accurately. - Answer systematic observation
What is involved in determining the logistics of recording? - Answer -who will do the recording
-when the recording will occur
-where the recording will occur
Behavior is defined as - Answer what a person says and does
Which of the following is not a characteristic of behavior? - Answer behavior is always overt
A feature of an event that can be measured is called a(n): - Answer dimension
When prioritizing behaviors for change, a chronic behavior _____________ when compared to
a more recently acquired behavior. - Answer takes precedence
Explicit behavior definitions are important to the practitioner of applied behavior analysis for all
of the following except: - Answer Increased likelihood of behavior change
Measurement bias caused by observer expectations can be avoided by using _______
observers. - Answer naive
Frequency, duration, intensity, and latency are _______________ of behavior. - Answer
dimensions
Measurement is the process of applying qualitative labels to events. - Answer False
One benefit of measurement is that it helps practitioners verify the legitimacy of different
treatments. - Answer True
________________ refers to a specific instance of behavior - Answer response
A good behavior definition should be ______, clear, and complete. - Answer objective
__________ enhances the understanding of natural phenomena by enabling scientists to
describe behavior accurately. - Answer systematic observation
What is involved in determining the logistics of recording? - Answer -who will do the recording
-when the recording will occur
-where the recording will occur
Behavior is defined as - Answer what a person says and does
Which of the following is not a characteristic of behavior? - Answer behavior is always overt
