PSYB45H3 Chapter 13: Chapter 13
13 Mar 2011
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Defining functional assessment: functional assessment is the process of gathering information about the antecedents and consequences that are functionally related to the occurrence of a problem behavior. Closing the window to block a cold draft: example of a problem behavior that may be maintained by this. Binge eating when person has unpleasant emotions, binge eating temporarily decreases the unpleasant emotions, thus reinforcing binge eating. easy to conduct and do not take much time. number of interview formats and questionnaires are available for use: disadvantages: Informants must rely on their memory of the events; thus information may be incorrect as a result of forgetting or bias. therefore, researchers suggest using multiple functional assessment methods to produce the more accurate information: because of their convenience, they are used commonly. Interview is the most common method generate information that is clear and objective, no inferences or interpretation.
