Chapter 2 - Definitions of Everyday Behaviors

Question 1

Anything that a person does

Answer 1

Behavior

Question 2

A statement that specifies the focus of observations or what to observe.

Answer 2

Behavioral Definition

Question 3

A statement that specifies the focus of observations or what the trained observer is to observe.

Answer 3

Behavioral Definition

Question 4

When a person uses a behavioral definition and records the behavior as soon as it occurs.

Answer 4

Direct Observation

Question 5

When a trained observer who personally see or hears the behavior and immediately records it.

Answer 5

Direct Observation

Question 6

The use of a behavioral definition by someone to immediately record observations of their own behavior; Reliance on the memory of behavior after it occurs.

Answer 6

Self Reports

Question 7

Self reports have 3 problems and are usually inaccurate…

Answer 7

lack detail; they can be wrong; they can’t be checked

Question 8

Developing a behavioral definition is the first tactic in using the…

Answer 8

Behavioral Strategy