W7 - Chapter 13 (Keywords) - DN Flashcards
1
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analogue behavioural observation
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- observations
- in an environment designed to increase chances of the targetted behaviour occurring
p.479
2
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analogue study
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- Research or Behavioural intervention
- replicates variable/s that are simlar or analagous to real variables of interest
p.479
3
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apperceive
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- to perceive in terms of past perceptions
p. 451
4
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behavioural assessment
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- assessment approach
- based on analysis of behaviour
- including antecedents & consequences of the behaviour
p.471
5
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behavioural observation
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- monitoring actions of self or others
- may be visual or electronic
- quantitative or qualitative info recorded
- typically for
- diagnosis or
- to design an intervention or
- to measure an intervention outcome
p. 12-13, 476-478
6
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biofeedback
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- generic term
- refers to psychophysiological assessment techniques
- gauges, displays, or records a continuous monitoring of selected biological processes
- e.g., pulse & bloof pressure
p.481
7
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composite judgement
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- an averaging of multiple ratings of judgements
- purpose - to minimise rater error
p.486
8
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comprehensive system (Exner)
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- John Exner’s integration of several methods of
- administration
- scoring & interpreting the
RORSCHACH TEST
p.447
9
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contrast effect
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- potential source of error in behavioural ratings occurs when
- dissimilarity of behaviours leads to a ‘more’ or ‘less’ favourable rating than would have occured if the dissimilarity hadn’t existed
p.486
10
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ecological momentary assessment
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- behavioural diary keeping
- of problem behaviours
- real-time recording on hand-held computer
p.474
11
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figure drawing test
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- task - draw a human figure &/or other figures
- inferences about the basis of the figure are made about the testtakers
- ability
- personality
- neurological intactness
p.463
12
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free association
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- a technique
- mostly used in psychoanalysis
- thoughts shared as they occur
contrast with word association
p.458n5
13
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functional analysis of behaviour
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- behavioural assessment
- process of **identifying **
- dependent variables
- independent variables
p.479
14
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implicit motive
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- nonconscious influence on behaviour
- typically acquired on the basis of experience
p.454
15
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inquiry (on the Rorschach)
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- element of Rorschach administration
- following initial presentation of all 10 cards
- assessor asks specific questions
- to gain insight into what led to assessee’s perceptions
p.445
16
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leaderless group technique
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- situational assessment technique
- assessor evaluates performance in a group situation on variables such as
- leadership
- initiative
- cooperation
p.480, 585
