You are working with a young child with autism to teaching him how to request a glass of water. You define the child's requesting-water behavior as any time the child says "Water, please." In this example, what kind of definition is being used?
A) Functional
B) Experimental
C) Topographical
D) Operational

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The definition is topographical because it specifies the exact form of the behavior (saying "Water, please.") without regard to the function or purpose of the behavior.

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