PSYC 3610H Chapter Notes - Chapter 20: Functional Analysis
27 Mar 2017
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Phases of a behavior program: success of a beh. plan typically involves 4 phases during which the beh is identified, defined and recorded, screening/intake phase, assessment/baseline phase, treatment/intervention phase, follow up phase. Assessment/baseline phase: beh. modifier assess target beh. to determine its level prior to treatment & analyzes current environment for controlling variables. Indirect assessment procedures (interview with the client & significant others, questionnaires: direct assessment procedures (observation, data collection on observed beh, experimental assessment procedures (functional analysis, computer assisted data collection. Collecting data allows us to : decide whether they are the appropriate person to design the program. Identify if the beh truly is a concern or not.
