PSYB45H3 Lecture : Chapter 2
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Indirect: getting information from a source besides yourself (not as accurate as direct approaches since they are prone to faulty memory, but these approaches allow us to look at behaviors we might not be able to otherwise) < direct: getting information yourself while the behavior is occurring (the best, most accurate method) Observation and recording of target behaviour in vivo. Identify what exactly a person does or says that constitutes a behavioural deficit or excess. Stuart: grade 3 student who has difficulty paying attention in class and tends to engage in disruptive behaviour. In this scenario, stuart is labeled as being disruptive in class (disruptive is the label, the behavior is listed below) Putting his hand up constantly in class www. notesolution. com: identify who, when, and where to record (the logistics of recording) The target behaviour(s) are typically recorded by someone other than the one engaging in the behaviour (unless the approach is self-monitoring)
