lecture 1

Question 1

Define behaviour

Answer 1

anything you say or do; action, activity, response

Question 2

Two types of behaviour

Answer 2

overt- observable, and covert- not directly observable

Question 3

dimensions of bh

Answer 3

rate, duration, intensity, latency

Question 4

define behaviour modification

Answer 4

systemic application of principles and techniques to assess and improve overt and cover behaviours of individuals to improve daily functioning

Question 5

What is behavioural language

Answer 5

communicating about concepts using behavioural references, avoids pseudo explanations of behaviour

Question 6

Target Behaviours

Answer 6

Identified as problematic or in need of improvement

Question 7

Types of target behaviours

Answer 7

Excess- too much of this behaviour
Deficit- not enough of this behaviour

Question 8

Behaviour mod outcomes are

Answer 8

observable behaviour change

Question 9

behavioural stimuli

Answer 9

people/objects/events in one’s environment

Question 10

Assesment steps

Answer 10

ID Target behaviour
ID possible stimuli
Select appropriate intervention
evaluate response/outcome