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Psychology
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05/02/2015

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impact
Definition
Which of the following is NOT a dimension of behavior?
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overt behavior
Definition
Tommy's teacher observes him purposely shove another student. Tommy's observable act of shoving would be an example of:
Term
behavioral excess
Definition
Alex likes to drive faster than the speed limit. Alex's behavior of driving too fast is an example of a:
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measurement can determine if treatment is necessary
Definition
The measurement of behavior is important because:
- it can determine the best treatment
- it can determine if treatment is working
AND ....
Term
questionnaires
Definition
Which of the following are NOT used in direct assessment?
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continuous
Definition
Brian's parents are interested in recording his stuttering behavior. They record each instance in which Brian stutters. This is an example of _____ recording.
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when the behavior was recorded & the level of behavior
Definition
A data point on a graph tells you:
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frequency, duration & intensity
Definition
These dimensions of behavior can be graphed:
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multiple-baseline-across-subjects
Definition
A researcher records the hair pulling behavior of three different children in a classroom and implements treatment at a different time for each child. The researcher is using a(n) _____ design.
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continuous
Definition
Nicole's teacher praises her for every math problem that she completes. This is an example of a(n) _____ reinforcement schedule.
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maintaining
Definition
An intermittent schedule of reinforcement is most effective for _____ a behavior.
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concurrent
Definition
All the reinforcement schedules that are in effect for a person's behavior at one time are referred to as _____ schedules of reinforcement.
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extinction
Definition
A behavior that has been previously reinforced no longer results in reinforcing consequences and, as a result, stops occurring in the future. This process is referred to as:
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