Mod 2

Question 1

Julie and Beth independently observe (hear) a child swear, and each records that swearing occurred. This is called:​

​independent agreement
interobserver agreement
​independent observation
​agreement recording

Answer 1

interobserver agreement

Question 2

A behavioral definition:

​is ambiguous

describes specific behaviors

involves identifying traits

​is subjective

Answer 2

describes specific behaviors

Question 3

Which observation setting will provide the most representative sample of the target behavior?

manipulated setting
analogue setting
controlled setting
natural setting

Answer 3

natural setting

Question 4

Matthew frequently hits other children during class.  However, he never hits other kids when he knows the teacher is observing him.  This is an example of:​

controlled behavior
self-monitoring
behavior modification​
reactivity

Answer 4

reactivity

Question 5

A teacher observes and records instances of misbehavior by a student.  This is an example of:

​indirect assessment
participant recording
direct assessment
​covert observation

Answer 5

direct assessment

Question 6

In behavior modification, measurement of the target behavior is called:​

a behavioral indicator
supervision
behavioral assessment
observation

Answer 6

behavioral assessment

Question 7

The measurement of behavior is important because:​

Measurement can determine the best treatment.

Measurement can determine if treatment is necessary.

Measurement can determine if the treatment is working.

All of the above

Answer 7

All of the above

Question 8

Which of the following can be used as a recording instrument?

​golf stroke counter
paper and pencil
stopwatch
all of the above

Answer 8

all of the above

Question 9

A track coach records the amount of time it takes a sprinter to start running once the gun has been sounded.  The coach is recording the dimension of ____________.​

duration
​intensity
​frequency
​latency

Answer 9

latency

Question 10

​What is the minimally acceptable level of interobserver agreement in research?

90%
55%
100%
80%

Answer 10

80%

Question 11

A teacher wants to develop a behavior recording plan that she intends to use with one of her students. The teacher’s first step would be:​

defining the target behavior
​determining where and when the recording will occur
deciding who will do the recording
choosing a recording method

Answer 11

defining the target behavior

Question 12

Dawn’s parents record her hair pulling behavior for a specific period of time. The time during which Dawn’s parents observe and record her behavior is called the:​

​monitoring period
​observation period
viewing period
modification period

Answer 12

​observation period

Question 13

Which dimensions of behavior is NOT recorded using continuous recording?​

​frequency
duration
intensity
time sample

Answer 13

time sample

Question 14

Brian’s parents are interested in recording his stuttering behavior. They record each instance in which Brian stutters. This is an example of _____________ recording.​

time sample
intervalinterval
product
continuous

Answer 14

continuous

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT used in direct assessment?​

time sample recording
duration recording
​questionnaires
frequency recording

Answer 15

​questionnaires

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a step in developing a behavior recording plan?

determining the logistics of recording

defining the target behavior defining the target behavior

choosing a recording method

​applying procedures to change the target behavior

Answer 16

​applying procedures to change the target behavior

Question 17

A teacher records each instance of a student swearing in class.  The teacher is recording which dimension of behavior?
​
intensity
​duration
latency
frequency

Answer 17

frequency

Question 18

Bill keeps track of the amount of time he studies each day.  Which dimension of behavior is Bill recording?

duration
​latency
​intensity
frequency

Answer 18

duration

Question 19

What is involved in determining the logistics of recording?​

when the recording will occur
all of these
​where the recording will occur
who will do the recording

Answer 19

all of these

Question 20

A psychologist wants to observe the tantrum behavior of a child. The tantrums usually occur in the classroom, but the psychologist does not have access to the classroom so she observes the child in a room that resembles a classroom. This would be an example of a(n) ___________ setting.​

​natural
isolated
manufactured
analogue

Answer 20

analogue

Question 21

Which method will NOT reduce reactivity of observation?

Wait until the person you are observing is accustomed to your presence.
​
Observe through a one-way observation window.

Tell the person you are observing his/her behavior.

Use participant observers.

Answer 21

Tell the person you are observing his/her behavior.

Question 22

A teacher records the number of math homework problems a student has correctly completed in order to determine the student’s performance.  The teacher is using ____________ recording.​

time sample
continuous
product
interval

Answer 22

product

Question 23

An observer divides an observation period into a number of consecutive time periods, and then records whether the target behavior occurred during each period.  This is called:​

time sample recording
interval recording
continuous recording
​product recording

Answer 23

interval recording