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CH 03
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Psychology
Graduate
02/21/2015

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ABC recording
Definition
This is another name for anecdotal observation.
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anecdotal observation
Definition
A form of direct, continuous observation in which the observer records a descriptive, temporally sequenced account of all behavior(s) of interest and the antecedent conditions and consequences for those behaviors as those events occur in the client's natural environment.
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behavior checklist
Definition
A checklist that provides descriptions of specific skills (usually in hierarchical order) and the conditions under which each skill should be observed. Some checklists are designed to assess one particular behavior or skill area. Others address multiple behaviors or skill areas. Most use a Likert scale to rate responses.
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behavioral assessment
Definition
A form of assessment that involves a full range of inquiry methods (observation, interview, testing, and the systematic manipulation of antecedent or consequence variables) to identify probable antecedent and consequence variables. It is designed to discover resources, assets, significant others, competing contingencies, maintenance and generality factors, and possible reinforcers and/or publishers that surround the potential target behavior.
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behavioral cusp
Definition
A behavior that has sudden and dramatic consequences that extend well beyond the idiosyncratic change itself because it exposes the person to new environments, reinforcers, contingencies, responses, and stimulus controls.
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ecological assessment
Definition
An assessment protocol that acknowledges complex interrelationships between environment and behavior. It is a method for obtaining data across multiple settings and persons.
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function-based definition
Definition
Designates responses as members of the targeted response class solely in terms of their common effect on the environment.
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habilitation
Definition
(adjustment) occurs when a person's repertoire has been changed such that short- and long-term reinforcers are maximized and short- and long-term punishers are minimized.
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normalization
Definition
As a philosophy and principle, the belief that people with disabilities should, to the maximum extent possible, be physically and socially integrated into the mainstream of society regardless of the degree or type of disability.
As an approach to intervention, the use of progressively more typical settings and procedures "to establish and/or maintain personal behaviors which are as culturally normal as possible" (Wolfensberger, 1972)
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pivotal behavior
Definition
A behavior that, when learned, produces corresponding modifications or covariation in other untrained behaviors.
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reactivity
Definition
Effects of an observation and measurement procedure on the behavior being measured. It is most likely when measurement procedures are obtrusive, especially if the person being observed is aware of the observer's presence and purpose.
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relevance of behavior rule
Definition
Holds that only behaviors likely to produce reinforcement in the person's natural environment should be targeted for change.
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social validity
Definition
Refers to the extent to which target behaviors are appropriate, intervention procedures are acceptable, and important and significant changes in target and collateral behaviors are produced.
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target behavior
Definition
The response class selected for intervention; can be defined either functionally or topographically.
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topography-based definition
Definition
Defines instances of the targeted response class by the shape or form of the behavior.
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