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Cooper Chapter 3

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Circular
The progression of behavioral assessment can be conceptualized as this shape
Fundamental question to answer before a behavioral assessment
Who has the authority or skill to intervene with the behavior?
Why Questions
Behavior analysts should refrain from asking these types of questions
ABC Recording
The preferred method of behavioral assessment to determine which behaviors to target for change
Access Behavior
A behavior that produces indirect benefits to clients by potentially increasing opportunities for participation in other environments
Pivotal Behavior
A behavior that produces corresponding modifications or co-variations in other adaptive, untrained behaviors
Behavioral Cusp
A behavior that has sudden and dramatic consequences that extend beyond the change itself because it exposes the person to new environments, reinforcers, contingencies, responses, and stimulus controls
Anecdotal Observation
A form of direct, continuous observation of all behaviors of interest and the environmental conditions
Functional Definition
Classifies behavior in terms of their common effects on the environment
Normalization
The belief that individuals with disabilities should be physically and socially integrated into society to the maximum extent possible
Target Behavior
The specific behavior selected for change
Behavior Checklist
Provides descriptions of specific behaviors, usually in hierarchical order, and the conditions under which each behavior should occur
Ranking Matrix
A method of priority ranking various potential target behaviors
Behavior Definition
Must be objective, clear, and complete
Behavioral Assessment
Involves a variety of methods including direct observations, interviews, checklists, and tests to identify and define targets for behavior change
Ecological Assessment
An assessment protocol that acknowledges complex interrelationships between environment and behavior; a method for obtaining data across multiple settings and persons
Reactivity
Refers to the effect of an assessment procedure on the behavior being observed; an example would be a person knowing that he is being reserved
Habilitation
The degree to which the person's repertoire maximizes short and long term reinforcers for that individual and for others, and minimizes short and long term punishers
Relevance of Behavior Rule
Holds that only behaviors likely to produce reinforcement in the person's natural environment should be targeted for change
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