Deck 2: Observing and Recording Behavior

Question 1

A teacher records each instance of a student swearing in class.The teacher is recording which dimension of behavior?

A) latency
B) intensity
C) frequency
D) duration

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of an analogue setting?

A) it is easier to control the situation during observation
B) it is easier to manipulate variables that affect behavior
C) it provides a more representative sample of the target behavior
D) all of these

Answer 2

C

Question 3

What is involved in determining the logistics of recording?

A) who will do the recording
B) when the recording will occur
C) where the recording will occur
D) all of these

Answer 3

D

Question 4

A behavioral definition:

A) is ambiguous
B) is subjective
C) involves identifying traits
D) describes specific behaviors

Question 5

Julie and Beth independently observe (hear) a child swear, and each records that swearing occurred.This is called:

A) independent agreement
B) interobserver agreement
C) independent observation
D) agreement recording

Question 6

Jerry wants to improve his studying.He observes and records the times when he studies.Observing and recording your own behavior is called:

A) private observation
B) self-monitoring
C) independent recording
D) direct recording

Question 7

Zach's behavior of pushing other children typically occurs on the playground.The playground would be a(n) ________________ setting for Zach's behavior.

A) analogue
B) manipulated
C) natural
D) controlled

Question 8

Brian's parents are interested in recording his stuttering behavior.They record each instance in which Brian stutters.This is an example of _____________ recording.

A) product
B) interval
C) continuous
D) time sample

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT used in indirect assessment?

A) interviews
B) questionnaires
C) direct observation
D) rating scales

Question 10

Which observation setting will provide the most representative sample of the target behavior?

A) analogue setting
B) manipulated setting
C) natural setting
D) controlled setting

Question 11

Dawn's parents record her hair pulling behavior for a specific period of time.The time during which Dawn's parents observe and record her behavior is called the:

A) modification period
B) monitoring period
C) observation period
D) viewing period

Question 12

In behavior modification, measurement of the target behavior is called:

A) a behavioral indicator
B) behavioral assessment
C) observation
D) supervision

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT used in direct assessment?

A) questionnaires
B) frequency recording
C) time sample recording
D) duration recording

Question 14

A psychologist wants to observe the tantrum behavior of a child.The tantrums usually occur in the classroom, but the psychologist does not have access to the classroom so she observes the child in a room that resembles a classroom.This would be an example of a(n) ___________ setting.

A) natural
B) manufactured
C) analogue
D) isolated

Question 15

A teacher wants to develop a behavior recording plan that she intends to use with one of her students.The teacher's first step would be:

A) deciding who will do the recording
B) determining where and when the recording will occur
C) defining the target behavior
D) choosing a recording method

Question 16

The measurement of behavior is important because:

A) measurement can determine if treatment is necessary
B) measurement can determine the best treatment
C) measurement can determine if the treatment is working
D) all of these

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a step in developing a behavior recording plan?

A) defining the target behavior
B) applying procedures to change the target behavior
C) determining the logistics of recording
D) choosing a recording method

Question 18

Which dimensions of behavior is NOT recorded using continuous recording?

A) frequency
B) duration
C) intensity
D) time sample

Question 19

A teacher observes and records instances of misbehavior by a student.This is an example of:

A) indirect assessment
B) direct assessment
C) covert observation
D) participant recording

Question 20

A parent records how loudly her child screams.The parent is recording the ____________ of the screams.

A) frequency
B) duration
C) intensity
D) latency

Question 21

Bill keeps track of the amount of time he studies each day.Which dimension of behavior is Bill recording?

A) frequency
B) duration
C) intensity
D) latency

Question 22

Assessment that relies on information from interviews and questionnaires is called _________________________ assessment.

Question 23

Which of the following can be used as a recording instrument?

A) paper and pencil
B) golf stroke counter
C) stopwatch
D) all of these

Question 24

Matthew frequently hits other children during class.However, he never hits other kids when he knows the teacher is observing him.This is an example of:

A) self-monitoring
B) reactivity
C) behavior modification
D) controlled behavior

Question 25

Perry's watch beeped every 5 minutes and he recorded whether he was slouched over (bad posture) at the time the watch beeped.This is an example of ___________________ recording.

Question 26

A teacher records the number of math homework problems a student has correctly completed in order to determine the student's performance.The teacher is using ____________ recording.

A) continuous
B) interval
C) product
D) time sample

Question 27

What is it called when two observers record the same behavior of the same person during the same time period and compare the results of their recording? _________________________

Question 28

Merlin counted the number of times that he picked his nose each day.What dimension of behavior was he recording? _____________________________

Question 29

Below are the results of interval recording by two observers, A and B.
Observer A

Observer B
What is the percentage of intervals scored by observer A?______________

Question 30

A track coach records how long it takes a sprinter to run 100 meters.The track coach is recording what dimension of behavior?

A) latency
B) frequency
C) duration
D) intensity

Question 31

Sherry had throat surgery and could not talk for days.She worked with a speech therapist to increase her voice loudness.The therapist used an instrument to measure increases in the loudness of her voice.What dimension of behavior was the speech therapist recording?
__________________________

Question 32

Recording behavior in brief observation intervals each separated by longer periods of time is called ___________________________ recording.

Question 33

Based on the previous question's scenario, what percentage is scored by observer B? _______________

Question 34

What is the minimally acceptable level of interobserver agreement in research?

A) 100%
B) 90%
C) 80%
D) 55%

Question 35

If an observation period is divided into a number of time periods, and the behavior is recorded during only part of each interval it is called _____________ recording.

A) interval
B) continuous
C) product
D) time sample

Question 36

Which method will NOT reduce reactivity of observation?

A) observe through a one-way observation window
B) tell the person you are observing his/her behavior
C) wait until the person you are observing is accustomed to your presence
D) use participant observers

Question 37

An observer divides an observation period into a number of consecutive time periods, and then records whether the target behavior occurred during each period.This is called:

A) product recording
B) interval recording
C) continuous recording
D) time sample recording

Question 38

Bernie recorded how long he studied each day.What dimension of behavior was he recording?
____________________________

Question 39

Calculate interobserver agreement for the interval recording of observer A and B.___________

Question 40

A track coach records the amount of time it takes a sprinter to start running once the gun has been sounded.The coach is recording the dimension of ____________.

A) latency
B) frequency
C) duration
D) intensity

Question 41

In time sample recording, the behavior is recorded in consecutive periods of time within the observation period.

Question 42

Identify two of the reasons why behavioral assessment is an important part of behavior modification.

Question 43

In interval recording procedures, the behavior is recorded in consecutive periods of time within the observation period.

Question 44

Provide an example of time sample recording and interval recording.

Question 45

Provide an example of frequency recording, duration recording, and latency recording.

Question 46

What are two ways to reduce reactivity of observation?

Question 47

Frequency, duration, intensity, and latency are dimensions of behavior that can be measured in a continuous recording procedure.

Question 48

A good behavioral definition requires you to make inferences about internal states or motivation of the individual.

Question 49

Recording how long it takes for a person to come up with an answer to a question after the question is asked is an example of a duration measure.

Question 50

Reactivity of observation often occurs with self-monitoring, but never when recording is done by an observer.

Question 51

Recording a person's behavior without the person knowing that recording is taking place, is one way to decrease reactivity.

Question 52

Interobserver agreement must be 100% to be acceptable.

Question 53

Describe how you would conduct real-time recording.

Question 54

Recording how long a person studies is an example of intensity recording.

Question 55

Interobserver agreement involves an observer recording the person's behavior in another observation period to see if the behavior is the same.