CLP 4414 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Social Environment
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1-2: list and briefly define the four measurable dimensions of behavior: Dimension: an aspect of the behavior that can be measured and modified: frequency: one can count the number of times a behavior occurs. the number of times a behavior occurs in a specific time period. The number of responses (frequency) divided by the time equals the rate of the behavior: duration: the time from the onset of the behavior to the offset behavior. Duration is how long an instance of the behavior lasts: intensity: specifically the physical force or magnitude of behavior. Covert: rita drinks three cups of coffee every day. Overt: shawn tells his wife he loves her every morning. Overt: jessie is thinking about buying a house. Covert: paul took out the garbage three times last week. Direct assessment is usually more accurate than indirect. Assessment, the observer is trained specifically to observe the target behavior and record its occurrence immediately.
