C04 Measure Temporal Dimensions of Behavior Part 3

Question 1

IRT is a measure of the amount of time between

Answer 1

Two consecutive instances of a response class

Question 2

When measuring IRT, stop the time

Answer 2

When the behavior begins

Question 3

In which situation would DECREASING IRT time be a reasonable goal?

Answer 3

All the above:

A student routinely fails to complete tests because he sits and stares after answering each question

Question 4

In which situation would INCREASING IRT time be a reasonable goal?

Answer 4

A student is failing to respond to academic tasks because the therapist is delivering noncontingent reinforcement too frequently

Question 5

When measuring IRT, start the timer

Answer 5

When the behavior stops

Question 6

In which situation would INCREASING IRT be a reasonable goal?

Answer 6

All the above:

Factory worker, break card, therapist with NCR

Question 7

IRT is an appropriate measure when the practitioner is interested in

Answer 7

How much time passes between consecutive occurrences of responses in the same response class.