During a period prior to a behavioral intervention target behavior is observed carefully and ____ is gathered.
A) a preliminary survey
B) baseline data
C) comparison group data
D) contingency data

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Baseline data is collected to establish a measure of the target behavior before any intervention is implemented. This helps in setting a goal for the intervention and measuring its effectiveness. A preliminary survey might also be useful in gathering information, but it is not necessarily specific to the target behavior. Comparison group data and contingency data are not relevant to this stage of the intervention process.

During a Period Prior to a Behavioral Intervention Target Behavior