3 Flashcards
Why are graphs helpful?
Visual representation of behavior over time
Document changes in behavior during treatment
Inform treatment decision making
X axis
unit of time during which the behavior is recorded
unit of time during which the behavior is recorded
x axis
y axis
the behavior and the dimension of the behavior that is recorded
the behavior and the dimension of the behavior that is recorded
y axis
single subject design
one participant in the study
one participant in the study
single subject design
functional relationship
change in target behavior occurs as a function of behavior modification procedure
change in target behavior occurs as a function of behavior modification procedure
functional relationship
A-B design
compare baseline to treatment phase
limitations: temporal factors (changes over time), coincidences, test reactivity
compare baseline to treatment phase
A-B design
What are the issues with A-B designs?
does not demonstrate replication
behavior change can be result of extraneous variables
A-B-A-B reversal design
baseline and treatment are implemented twice
baseline and treatment are implemented twice
A-B-A-B reversal design
Issues with reversal?
ethics
treatment may not work the second time
treatment effects may not reverse
