In order to increase the amount of exercise that she gets,Andrea writes a behavioral contract with a fitness trainer.The trainer is always around when Andrea exercises,and measures whether Andrea meets her exercise level each week.Which method of measuring the target behavior is being used?
A) direct observation
B) direct verification
C) primary assessment
D) permanent product

Question

​In order to increase the amount of exercise that she gets,Andrea writes a behavioral contract with a fitness trainer.The trainer is always around when Andrea exercises,and measures whether Andrea meets her exercise level each week.Which method of measuring the target behavior is being used?
A) ​direct observation
B) ​direct verification
C) ​primary assessment
D) ​permanent product

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Direct observation is being used since the fitness trainer is physically present to observe and measure Andrea's exercise behavior. Direct verification would involve Andrea herself reporting her level of exercise rather than having the trainer measure it. Primary assessment and permanent product do not apply in this scenario.

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