Preparing for Session
Name one material needed for a successful session.
Device to run Motivity/data collection/reinforcers
Name a type of continuous measurement.
Frequency/rate/duration/ latency/ inter-response time
Name one type of discontinuous measurement.
Whole interval/partial interval/ momentary time sampling
What is the most common form of data collection?
Percentage of opportunities
What does the "B" stand for in ABC data collection?
Behavior!
What needs to be reviewed before the RBT begins the session?
How is the rate of a behavior calculated?
(R=rate, F=frequency, T= time) R=f/t
What differentiates discontinuous measurement from continuous measurement?
You are measuring the behavior for a portion of time during the observation period.
What is the primary purpose of graphing data collected during a session?
To identify patterns in behavior (what does their progress look like/do we need to make changes? etc.)
When should you collect ABC data?
New behavior/new function of behavior/ behavior occurred in different environment/with a new person
Name one thing the RBT can do to set up the environment for a successful session.
Have reinforcers ready/get rid of any distractions
Name a behavior that can be measured by its duration.
Tantrums/off-task behavior/how long it takes the learner to complete a specific task
When measuring behavior using whole interval recording, what is considered a "recorded instance"?
The behavior occurs at least once during the interval.
Define trials to criterion
Number of response opportunities needed to achieve a predetermined level of performance.
When collecting ABC data, what is the purpose of the "C" component?
To describe the consequence of the behavior
Name one thing the RBT should ask the caregiver before starting session.
How did they sleep/eat? Did anything occur since the previous session that the RBT should know? How was school?
What does the term "frequency" refer to in behavior measurement?
The number of times a behavior occurs
Whole Interval: Observing whether a behavior occurs throughout the entire interval
Partial Interval: Observing whether a behavior occurs at any time within the target interval.
Momentary Time Sampling: Observing whether a behavior occurs at a specified interval.
Why are high trial counts important with percentage of opportunity?
Occurrence of a response in relation to a learning trial. The higher the learning trials, the more representative the data.
Define "antecedent"
What happened before the behavior?
When should the RBT log into the data collection portal? (Motivity)
What is the difference between latency and interresponse time?
Latency the onset of a stimulus and the initiation of a response, interresponse time is the amount of time that elapses between instances of a particular behavior
Who can use discontinuous measurement to measure behaviors.
Find the percentage of opportunity for the following scenario:
Bella labeled common objects in 8 out of 10 opportunities.
8/10 x 100 = 80%
BONUS! +100 points
What is a permanent product in the context of behavior analysis?
A tangible outcome resulting from a behavior