Topics 1-3 Flashcards
Intro, Observing, Recording, Graphing, and Measuring Behaviour
What are some characteristics of behaviour modification? (6)
- focus on behavioural excesses or deficits
- emphasis on antecedents and consequences
- procedures are clearly described
- measurement of behaviour change - immediate/long-term
- no emphasis on the past
- rejection of underlying causes
What are some common misconceptions about behaviour modification? (4)
- relies on punishment
- only treats symptoms - ignores causes
- only works with kids and intellectual disabilities
- ruins intrinsic motivation
Name 3 types of indirect behavioural assessments
interviews
questionnaires
rating scales
What is direct behavioural assessment?
direct observation and recording of target behaviour
What are 4 recording methods?
- continuous recording
- product recording
- interval recording
- time sample recording
What is continuous recording used for? (4)
- frequency
- duration
- intensity
- latency
When is product recording used?
when a behaviour results in a certain tangible outcome
Distinguish between interval recording and time sample recording
Interval recording - determining whether a behaviour did/did not occur during consecutive time periods
Time sample recording - recording a a behaviour during only a specific part of each interval
When is a functional relationship established in behaviour modification research?
if the target behaviour changes when a procedure is implemented BUT all other variables remain constant
What are the 2 types of research designs?
A-B design
A-B-A-B reversal design
Explain the A-B design (4)
2 phases: baseline phase and treatment phase
- A - baseline
- B - treatment
- does not demonstrate a functional relationship
- cannot be replicated
- not a true research design
Explain the A-B-A-B reversal design (2)
4 phases: baseline and treatment both implemented twice
demonstrates a functional relationship
