Deck 9: Assessing Behavior

Question 1

Which recording system are teachers using when they record whether or not a target behavior occurs at any time during specified time periods?

A)duration
B)event
C)momentary time sampling
D)partial interval

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Which behavior observation technique involves counting all occurrences of a target behavior during a specific time period?

A)anecdotal recording
B)duration recording
C)event recording
D)partial interval recording

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Which type of assessment relies on written questionnaires containing lists of behaviors that teachers or parents complete?

A)Behavior rating scales
B)Direct observation of behavior
C)Self-concept inventories

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Which type of behavior assessment involves appraisal of behavior within the context of the classroom setting,the community,and the family?

A)attitude scales
B)ecological evaluation
C)interest inventories
D)sociograms

Question 5

Describe how to conduct partial interval recording and momentary time sampling? Explain why most teachers prefer to use time sampling?

Question 6

Which recording system are teachers using when they record whether or not a target behavior occurs at the end of specified time periods?

A)duration
B)event
C)momentary time sampling
D)partial interval

Question 7

Desharn often talks out in class at inappropriate times.To identify if this behavior occurs more frequently during specific times of the day,the teacher notes each occurrence.Which method is the teacher using to assess Desharn's behavior?

A)Event recording
B)Duration recording
C)Interval recording
D)Time sampling

Question 8

Most behavior rating scales are

A)general screening measures.
B)in-depth diagnostic tools.
C)self-report measures.

Question 9

Which behavioral observation technique records (in narrative form)the behaviors and interactions that occur during a specific time period?

A)anecdotal recording
B)duration recording
C)event recording
D)partial interval recording

Question 10

Instruments and procedures for assessing behavior and conduct differ from measures of cognitive and academic behavior.Name and describe four types of instruments and procedures for assessing behavior.Describe three ways that behavior assessments are different than measures of cognitive and academic behavior.

Question 11

Which type of behavior assessment relies on pencil-on-paper,self-report measures?

A)behavioral observation
B)behavior rating scales
C)sociograms
D)self-concept inventories

Question 12

Which recording system are teachers using when they record the total time that a target behavior occurs in a given time period?

A)duration
B)event
C)momentary time sampling
D)partial interval

Question 13

Which type of assessment measures children's feelings about themselves in various life situations?

A)Behavior rating scales
B)Direct observation of behavior
C)Self-concept inventories

Question 14

Faking,acquiescence,and negative response bias are validity issues related to measuring

A)conduct disorders.
B)self-concept.
C)self-injurious behavior.
D)stereotypy.

Question 15

Which type of assessment measures behaviors such as inattention,impulsivity,sustaining attention and concentration,sustaining energy and effort,and managing affective interference?

A)ADHD checklists
B)Behavior rating scales
C)Direct observation of behavior
D)Self-concept inventories

Question 16

____ 1.Which type of behavior assessment measures behavior directly?

A)behavior observation
B)behavior rating scales
C)sociograms
D)self-concept inventories

Question 17

After every 5 minutes during reading instruction,the teacher records whether Jamie is on-task or off-task.Which method is the teacher using to record Jamie's behavior?

A)Anecdotal
B)Duration
C)Interval
D)Time sampling

Question 18

Describe three characteristics of informal observation of behavior and the steps in the process of anecdotal recording? Discuss two advantages and disadvantages of each type of assessment.

Question 19

When measuring self-concept,evaluators should use

A)a single source of data and information.
B)multiple data and information sources.
C)self-report inventories.

Question 20

The Piers-Harris Children's Self-Concept Scale,Second Edition measures self-esteem through

A)either self or teacher report depending on the reason for testing.
B)self and teacher report.
C)self-report.
D)teacher report.

Question 21

Invite a behavior intervention specialist to class and interview the specialist about assessing students who exhibit behavior problems and conduct disorders.

Question 22

Arrange for students to observe in a classroom setting.Have students select one child to observe using anecdotal recording.Students should include general information regarding the environment and any behavior management plans (e.g.posted rules)in place.Have students present their observations in class and discuss the antecedents,behaviors,and consequences.

Question 23

Have students assess their own self-concept using the teacher-made self-concept scale in the chapter.Discuss the results and have students suggest other items that could be
included on the scale.