Judy, a young preschooler, has temper tantrums. With interventions, the tantrums continue but do not seem to be as intense or as long. In order to determine if Judy's tantrums are truly decreasing in length, the teacher should use which of the following?
A) Latency recording
B) Duration recording
C) Anecdotal recording
D) Magnitude recording

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Duration recording is the most appropriate method for measuring the length of Judy's tantrums. This method involves timing the length of the behavior to determine its duration. Latency recording measures the time it takes for a behavior to begin after a specific event, such as a request from the teacher. Anecdotal recording involves taking notes on the frequency and characteristics of behaviors as they occur throughout the day. Magnitude recording involves measuring the intensity of a behavior, which may not be relevant in this case as the focus is on the length of the tantrums.

Judy, a Young Preschooler, Has Temper Tantrums