PSYB45H3 Chapter 2: Chapter 2
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Indirect involves using interviews, questionnaires, and rating scales to obtain info on target behavior from the person exhibiting the behavior/from others: direct a person observes + records target behavior as it occurs. Steps needed to develop a behavior-recording plan: defining the target behavior you must identify what the person says/does that constitutes the behavioral. Interobserver reliability (ior): 2 people independently observe the same behavior and both record that the behavior occurred: determining the logistics of recording. Self-monitoring: when client observes + recordes their own behavior. Observation period: the specific period where the observer records the target behavior. Natural setting: consists of places in which target behavior typically occurs. Structured: observer arranges for specific events/activities to occur during observation period. Unstructured: no specific events/activities/instructions are given during observation period: choosing a recording method. Product (permanent product recording): record tangible outcome/permanent product of the occurrence of behavior.