PSYB45H3 Lecture 1: PSYB45 - Lecture 1
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Overt behaviours: are visible to others, can be easily observed and recorded by others. Covert behaviours: private, internal, cannot be easily observed by others (e. g. , feelings and thoughts) Dimensions of behaviour: duration, frequency, intensity or force. In behaviour modification approach, it is important to be precise when describing behaviours and behavioural problems: precession is fundamental. Focus on the behaviours themselves, not labelling the person as the problem. Behavioural deficits: too little of a particular type of behaviour: study habits. Behavioural excesses: too much of a particular type of behaviour: too much drinking, smoking, eating junk food. There are two key components: measurement: we have to be able to measure the behaviour we are talking about which connects to precision. We need to find the behaviour precisely in order to be able to measure it: changes: observing whether or not the measurements have changed. Setting up study space in the most helpful way, getting rid of distractions etc.
