Max is a behavior analysis researcher who is interested in assessment of problem behavior. When defining problem behavior, what does Max need to consider?
A) The underlying root causes of the behavior
B) How to create a working definition to guide his decisions
C) How to alter biological processes to assist in defining behavior
D) The attributes of the person emitting the problem behavior

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When defining problem behavior, Max needs to create a working definition to guide his decisions. This means specifying the behavior in observable and measurable terms, as well as considering the frequency, duration, and intensity of the behavior. The underlying root causes of the behavior may be important for developing interventions, but are not necessary for defining the behavior itself. Altering biological processes may also be important for treatment, but are also not necessary for defining the behavior. The attributes of the person emitting the behavior may be relevant for understanding the behavior, but are not necessary for defining it.

Max Is a Behavior Analysis Researcher Who Is Interested in Assessment