Obs and recording behaviour

Question 1

The first step in conducting observations is to D___________ B____________

Answer 1

Define Behaviour

Question 2

Behaviour is things we can _________

Answer 2

1) See and 2) hear

Question 3

A definition of behaviour written in specific and observable terms is called what?

Answer 3

An Operational Definition

Question 4

Do not use L_________ to describe behaviour

Answer 4

Labels

Question 5

The time period where we collect data is called the _____________ ______________

Answer 5

Observation period

Question 6

The more frequently a behaviour occurs the _____________ our observation period can be.

Answer 6

Shorter

Question 7

Reactivity is ?

Answer 7

A change in person’s behaviour as a result of being observed

Question 8

Three ways to address reactivity

Answer 8

1) Being present in the environment over time, 2) videotaping, 3) Being unobtrusive

Question 9

To record latency, the time should be recorded until the O_________ of behaviour

Answer 9

Onset

Question 10

Frequency recording involves a c_______ of behaviour, whereas rate involves what?

Answer 10

Count; a measure of how many times the behaviour occured in a time period.