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True / False
1. A good behavioral definition requires you to make inferences about internal states or motivation of the
individual.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
2. In interval recording procedures, the behavior is recorded in consecutive periods of time within the
observation period.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
3. Frequency, duration, intensity, and latency are dimensions of behavior that can be measured in a
continuous recording procedure.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
4. Reactivity of observation often occurs with self-monitoring, but never when recording is done by an observer.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
5. Interobserver agreement must be 100% to be acceptable.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
6. Recording how long it takes for a person to come up with an answer to a question after the question is
asked is an example of a duration measure.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
7. Interobserver agreement involves an observer recording the person’s behavior in another observation
period to see if the behavior is the same.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
8. Recording a person’s behavior without the person knowing that recording is taking place, is one way
to decrease reactivity.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
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9. In time sample recording, the behavior is recorded in consecutive periods of time within the observation
period.
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a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
10. Recording how long a person studies is an example of intensity recording.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
Multiple Choice
11. In behavior modification, measurement of the target behavior is called:
a. a behavioral indicator
b. behavioral assessment
c. observation
d. supervision
ANSWER: b
12. The measurement of behavior is important because:
a. measurement can determine if treatment is necessary
b. measurement can determine the best treatment
c. measurement can determine if the treatment is working
d. all of these
ANSWER: d
13. Which of the following is NOT used in indirect assessment?
a. interviews
b. questionnaires
c. direct observation
d. rating scales
ANSWER: c
14. Which of the following is NOT used in direct assessment?
a. questionnaires
b. frequency recording
c. time sample recording
d. duration recording
ANSWER: a
15. A teacher observes and records instances of misbehavior by a student. This is an example of:
a. indirect assessment
b. direct assessment
c. covert observation
d. participant recording
ANSWER: b
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16. Which of the following is NOT a step in developing a behavior recording plan?
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
ANSWER: b
17. 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:
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
ANSWER: c
18. A behavioral definition:
a. is ambiguous
b. is subjective
c. involves identifying traits
d. describes specific behaviors
ANSWER: d
19. Julie and Beth independently observe (hear) a child swear, and each records that swearing occurred. This is
called:
a. independent agreement
b. interobserver agreement
c. independent observation
d. agreement recording
ANSWER: b
20. Jerry wants to improve his studying. He observes and records the times when he studies. Observing
and recording your own behavior is called:
a. private observation
b. self-monitoring
c. independent recording
d. direct recording
ANSWER: b
21. 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:
a. modification period
b. monitoring period
c. observation period
d. viewing period
ANSWER: c
22. What is involved in determining the logistics of recording?
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a. who will do the recording
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b. when the recording will occur
c. where the recording will occur
d. all of these
ANSWER: d
23. Zach’s behavior of pushing other children typically occurs on the playground. The playground would be a(n)
setting for Zach’s behavior.
a. analogue
b. manipulated
c. natural
d. controlled
ANSWER: c
24. Which observation setting will provide the most representative sample of the target behavior?
a. analogue setting
b. manipulated setting
c. natural setting
d. controlled setting
ANSWER: c
25. Which of the following is NOT an advantage of an analogue setting?
a. it is easier to control the situation during observation
b. it is easier to manipulate variables that affect behavior
c. it provides a more representative sample of the target behavior
d. all of these
ANSWER: c
26. 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.
a. natural
b. manufactured
c. analogue
d. isolated
ANSWER: c
27. Brian’s parents are interested in recording his stuttering behavior. They record each instance in which
Brian stutters. This is an example of recording.
a. product
b. intervalinterval
c. continuous
d. time sample
ANSWER: c
28. Which dimensions of behavior is NOT recorded using continuous recording?
a. frequency
b. duration
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c. intensity
d. time sample
ANSWER: d
29. A teacher records each instance of a student swearing in class. The teacher is recording which dimension
of behavior?
a. latency
b. intensity
c. frequency
d. duration
ANSWER: c
30. A parent records how loudly her child screams. The parent is recording the of the screams.
a. frequency
b. duration
c. intensity
d. latency
ANSWER: c
31. Bill keeps track of the amount of time he studies each day. Which dimension of behavior is Bill recording?
a. frequency
b. duration
c. intensity
d. latency
ANSWER: b
32. A track coach records the amount of time it takes a sprinter to start running once the gun has been
sounded. The coach is recording the dimension of .
a. latency
b. frequency
c. duration
d. intensity
ANSWER: a
33. A track coach records how long it takes a sprinter to run 100 meters. The track coach is recording what
dimension of behavior?
a. latency
b. frequency
c. duration
d. intensity
ANSWER: c
34. 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.
a. continuous
b. interval
c. product
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True / False
1. A good behavioral definition requires you to make inferences about internal states or motivation of the
individual.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
2. In interval recording procedures, the behavior is recorded in consecutive periods of time within the
observation period.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
3. Frequency, duration, intensity, and latency are dimensions of behavior that can be measured in a
continuous recording procedure.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
4. Reactivity of observation often occurs with self-monitoring, but never when recording is done by an observer.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
5. Interobserver agreement must be 100% to be acceptable.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
6. Recording how long it takes for a person to come up with an answer to a question after the question is
asked is an example of a duration measure.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
7. Interobserver agreement involves an observer recording the person’s behavior in another observation
period to see if the behavior is the same.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
8. Recording a person’s behavior without the person knowing that recording is taking place, is one way
to decrease reactivity.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
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9. In time sample recording, the behavior is recorded in consecutive periods of time within the observation
period.
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a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
10. Recording how long a person studies is an example of intensity recording.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
Multiple Choice
11. In behavior modification, measurement of the target behavior is called:
a. a behavioral indicator
b. behavioral assessment
c. observation
d. supervision
ANSWER: b
12. The measurement of behavior is important because:
a. measurement can determine if treatment is necessary
b. measurement can determine the best treatment
c. measurement can determine if the treatment is working
d. all of these
ANSWER: d
13. Which of the following is NOT used in indirect assessment?
a. interviews
b. questionnaires
c. direct observation
d. rating scales
ANSWER: c
14. Which of the following is NOT used in direct assessment?
a. questionnaires
b. frequency recording
c. time sample recording
d. duration recording
ANSWER: a
15. A teacher observes and records instances of misbehavior by a student. This is an example of:
a. indirect assessment
b. direct assessment
c. covert observation
d. participant recording
ANSWER: b
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16. Which of the following is NOT a step in developing a behavior recording plan?
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
ANSWER: b
17. 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:
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
ANSWER: c
18. A behavioral definition:
a. is ambiguous
b. is subjective
c. involves identifying traits
d. describes specific behaviors
ANSWER: d
19. Julie and Beth independently observe (hear) a child swear, and each records that swearing occurred. This is
called:
a. independent agreement
b. interobserver agreement
c. independent observation
d. agreement recording
ANSWER: b
20. Jerry wants to improve his studying. He observes and records the times when he studies. Observing
and recording your own behavior is called:
a. private observation
b. self-monitoring
c. independent recording
d. direct recording
ANSWER: b
21. 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:
a. modification period
b. monitoring period
c. observation period
d. viewing period
ANSWER: c
22. What is involved in determining the logistics of recording?
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a. who will do the recording
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b. when the recording will occur
c. where the recording will occur
d. all of these
ANSWER: d
23. Zach’s behavior of pushing other children typically occurs on the playground. The playground would be a(n)
setting for Zach’s behavior.
a. analogue
b. manipulated
c. natural
d. controlled
ANSWER: c
24. Which observation setting will provide the most representative sample of the target behavior?
a. analogue setting
b. manipulated setting
c. natural setting
d. controlled setting
ANSWER: c
25. Which of the following is NOT an advantage of an analogue setting?
a. it is easier to control the situation during observation
b. it is easier to manipulate variables that affect behavior
c. it provides a more representative sample of the target behavior
d. all of these
ANSWER: c
26. 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.
a. natural
b. manufactured
c. analogue
d. isolated
ANSWER: c
27. Brian’s parents are interested in recording his stuttering behavior. They record each instance in which
Brian stutters. This is an example of recording.
a. product
b. intervalinterval
c. continuous
d. time sample
ANSWER: c
28. Which dimensions of behavior is NOT recorded using continuous recording?
a. frequency
b. duration
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c. intensity
d. time sample
ANSWER: d
29. A teacher records each instance of a student swearing in class. The teacher is recording which dimension
of behavior?
a. latency
b. intensity
c. frequency
d. duration
ANSWER: c
30. A parent records how loudly her child screams. The parent is recording the of the screams.
a. frequency
b. duration
c. intensity
d. latency
ANSWER: c
31. Bill keeps track of the amount of time he studies each day. Which dimension of behavior is Bill recording?
a. frequency
b. duration
c. intensity
d. latency
ANSWER: b
32. A track coach records the amount of time it takes a sprinter to start running once the gun has been
sounded. The coach is recording the dimension of .
a. latency
b. frequency
c. duration
d. intensity
ANSWER: a
33. A track coach records how long it takes a sprinter to run 100 meters. The track coach is recording what
dimension of behavior?
a. latency
b. frequency
c. duration
d. intensity
ANSWER: c
34. 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.
a. continuous
b. interval
c. product
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