Behavioral methods

Question 1

Approach used primarily to describe, classify or diagnose whereas behavioral assessment are more directly related to the fomulation of a specific treatment program

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Traditional approach

Question 2

Behavioral assessment

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-targeted behavior must be quantifiable (the number of..)

Question 3

Timeline Followback Methodology (TLFB)

Answer 3

record frequency and intensity of target behavior

Question 4

Behavior rating scale

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Observer notes the presence or intensity of targeted behaviors usually by checking boxes or filling in coded terms

Question 5

Broad-band instruments

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measure a wide variety of behaviors

Question 6

Narrow-band instruments

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focus on behaviors related to single, specific constructs

Question 7

Process of identifying the DV and IV with respect to the presenting problem

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Functional analysis of behavior

Question 8

Procedure that allows for observation and evaluation of an individual under a set of circumstances

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Situational performance measures

*Leaderless group technique -observe each individual how they function in a group

Question 9

Cognitive behavioral assessment

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• In contrast to traditional approach, which ascertain the possible underlying causes of disordered behaviors, it focuses on the behaviors, thoughts and physiological responses that define a disordered condition are considered the real problem
• focus on a direct change in overt behavior, thoughts or physiological responses

Question 10

Among the most important pioneers in the field of cognitive behavioral assessment. Also proposed what they call a functional approach assessment

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Kanfer and Saslow

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Functional approach assessment

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Assumption of the learning approach that both normal and disordered behaviors develop according to the same laws and differ only in extremes

Question 12

Dysfunctional Attitude Scale (DAS)

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-cognitive behavioral assessment that focuses primarily on thinking patter rather than overt behavior (Beck)

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Cognitive Functional analysis

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What people say to themselves also influences behavior

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Issues in Behavioral Assessment

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• Generalizability theory -more appropriate for behavioral approach because behavior changes across situations
• CTT -more appropriate for personality traits because relatively stable across situations

Question 15

How to combat contrast effect (inter-rater)?

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• Rigorous training of raters

- Composite judgment: averaging of multiple judgments

Question 16

How to combat reactivity?

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Use of hidden observes or adaptation period (kaanad)

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Third ear approach

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Clinical-orientation; oracle-like (tag-an2x)

Question 18

Van Gogh approach

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contemporary orientation