PSY 245 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Longitudinal Study, Psy, Cultural Bias
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Purpose is to measure overt behaviors or responses shown by a person. Almost always will include functional analysis: looks at behavioral antecedents and consequences what follows behavior, best with kids (naturalistic) Self-monitoring: people observe themselves and carefully record the frequency of certain behaviors, feelings, or cognitions as they occur over time. Several factors to consider in evaluations: cultural bias in the instrument or clinician, theoretical orientation, underemphasis on external situation, insufficient validation, inaccurate date. It"s important to have the most accurate data to make the best treatment plan. There are two types of variables in experimental research: independent variable (iv) : the variable that is intentionally changed or manipulated by the researcher [the cause, sometimes you have different levels of the independent variable. Practice: controlled = normal behavior (sugar pill, experimental = things changed. Two sets of variables are examined to determine whether they are associated or.
