Shaping 5 Dimensions Of Behaviour

Question 1

Topography:

Answer 1

The form of the response e.g. Shaping the word Ma-Ma to Mammy to Mam

Question 2

Frequency

Answer 2

The amount of times the behaviour occurs in a period of time e.g. Increasing the number of push-ups in an exercise programme

Question 3

Duration

Answer 3

Length of time the behaviour is carried out for e.g. How long a person jogs for

Question 4

Intensity

Answer 4

The amount of energy expanded carrying out a behaviour

Question 5

Latency

Answer 5

The lapse in time before a behaviour is carried out e.g. Racing: Time between the starting gun and running