Shawn's parents are interested in decreasing his hair-pulling behavior. To measure this, they recorded whether Shawn engaged in hair-pulling for the entire 10-second time period of each observation period. This is an example of:

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Whole interval recording involves observing a behavior throughout the entire duration of a predetermined time period and recording whether the behavior occurred during the entire interval. This method is effective for measuring behaviors that have a clear beginning and end, such as hair-pulling. Momentary time sampling involves observing a behavior at specific points in time and recording whether the behavior is occurring at that moment. Indirect assessment involves collecting information about a behavior from sources other than direct observation. Partial interval recording involves observing a behavior at specific points in time but only recording whether the behavior occurred at any point during the interval, not for the entire duration of the interval.

Shawn's Parents Are Interested in Decreasing His Hair-Pulling Behavior