When multiple behaviors are identified, a social worker must prioritize according to significance. Factors in determining the significance of a problem include the effect of the behavior on a person's environmental access and its social importance and whether intervention is age-appropriate. What is the term for the priority or most significant behavior?

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The most significant behavior is called the target behavior. Behaviors are rated according to key questions dealing with relative danger, long-standing existence, frequency, relevance for skill development, potential for reinforcement, likelihood of success and cost. Determining the significant behavior is a critical step in the assessment process.

When Multiple Behaviors Are Identified, a Social Worker Must Prioritize