PSYB45H3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Classical Conditioning, Ethology, Autism Spectrum
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Overt behaviours visible to others, can be easily observed and recorded; e. g. steps taken. Covert behaviours private, internal, can"t be easily observed, e. g. feelings/thoughts. Dimensions of behaviour duration (how long it lasts), frequency (how often it happens within a certain period of time), intensity or force (speed, volume, how hard you hit smthg) Have to be precise and speci c when describing behaviours and behavioural problems. Focus on behaviours instead of labeling the person as the problem; e. g. dog is not bad, he just does bad things which can be changed. Behavioural de cits too little of a certain behaviour. Behavioural excesses too much of a certain behaviour. Behaviour modi cation methods and rationales can be described precisely e. g. how you change the stimuli, what you change, etc. Techniques of it are used by people in everyday lives new year"s resolutions, parenting, coaching, pet training, quit smoking, getting exercise, changing eating/studying habits, self- help books.
