PSYB45H3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Reinforcement, Functional Analysis, Simpletech
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Lec 09 dealing with behavioural data (psyb45) Behavioural assessment: collection & analysis of data. 4 phases of behavior modification programs: screening or intake (clinical perspective) when a person first seeks services & general info is collected to see if the service was an appropriate/effective service. Discuss rules & procedures w/ clients confidentially, duration of treatment, payment, basic logistic factors. Crisis screening make sure to check and get rid or crisis (ex. if someone feels like commiting suicide, need to assess and evaluate them right away) It will be easier to get the baseline: baseline - basically it"s a behavior that new performance is compared to, to see of there was an improvement. Determine the level of target behavior prior to treatment intervention. Indirect ex. any behavior related to mood (feelings/thoughts) a) Interviews asking questions to get baseline data: questionnaires - asking questions to get baseline data.
