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?

Accepted Answer

Momentary time sampling involves recording whether or not a target behavior occurs at any time during specified time periods, whereas duration involves recording the length of time a behavior occurs, and partial interval involves recording whether or not a behavior occurred at any point during smaller intervals within a larger observation period. Event recording involves counting the number of times a behavior occurs.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Event recording involves counting all occurrences of a target behavior during a specific time period. Anecdotal recording involves writing a description of a behavior as it occurs. Duration recording involves measuring the amount of time a behavior occurs. Partial interval recording involves recording whether a behavior occurred at any point during a specified interval of time.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The type of assessment described is a behavior rating scale, which relies on written questionnaires that ask participants (e.g. teachers or parents) to rate a child's behavior on a list of predetermined behaviors. Direct observation of behavior would involve observing a child's behavior firsthand, while self-concept inventories focus on the child's beliefs about themselves.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Ecological evaluation involves examining the behavior of an individual within their environment, including the classroom setting, community, and family. Attitude scales measure attitudes or beliefs, interest inventories measure preferences or motivations, and sociograms measure social interactions.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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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?

Accepted Answer

The partial interval recording system involves dividing a predetermined time period into short intervals and recording whether the behavior occurred partially or wholly within each interval. It is commonly used by teachers to monitor behaviors that occur frequently and for short durations.

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?

Accepted Answer

Event recording is used to document the frequency of a specific behavior, such as talking out in class, making it the appropriate method for tracking how often Desharn talks out during different times of the day.

Question 8

Most behavior rating scales are

Accepted Answer

Most behavior rating scales are designed to provide a broad overview of a person's behavior and are used as screening measures rather than in-depth diagnostic tools. They are typically completed by parents, teachers, or other individuals who observe the person's behavior in various settings. While some rating scales may include self-report measures, this is not the primary focus of most behavior rating scales.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Anecdotal recording is a descriptive narrative of the occurrence of a behavior or behaviors being observed. It provides a detailed account of what happened during a specific time period.

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.

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

Self-concept inventories are self-report measures where individuals provide information about themselves, typically using pencil-and-paper questionnaires.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

Duration recording involves the measurement of the total time that a target behavior occurs in a given time period. This method is appropriate for behaviors that are continuous and do not have clear endpoints. Event recording measures the frequency of a behavior, momentary time sampling records whether the behavior is occurring at a specific moment in time, and partial interval recording records whether the behavior occurred at any point within a specific interval of time. None of these methods would provide the necessary information for measuring the total time of a target behavior.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

Self-concept inventories are used to assess a child's feelings and beliefs about themselves in various life situations. They typically consist of a series of statements related to different aspects of the child's life (e.g. academic, social, emotional) and the child is asked to indicate how much they agree or disagree with each statement. This type of assessment provides insight into the child's self-perception and can help identify areas where the child may need additional support or intervention. Behavior rating scales and direct observation of behavior are not designed to measure self-concept in this way.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

Faking, acquiescence bias and negative response bias are all potential concerns when measuring self-concept. Conduct disorders, self-injurious behavior and stereotypy may have different validity issues related to measurement.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

ADHD checklists measure behaviors such as inattention, impulsivity, sustaining attention and concentration, sustaining energy and effort, and managing affective interference.

Question 16

Which type of behavior assessment measures behavior directly?

Accepted Answer

Behavior observation directly measures behavior by gathering information through observing and recording actions and events in the natural environment or structured settings. The other options measure behavior indirectly through ratings, self-reported data, or social interactions.

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?

Accepted Answer

The teacher is using time sampling, a method where observations are made at specific intervals (every 5 minutes in this case) to record whether a specific behavior (on-task or off-task) is occurring.

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.

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

When measuring self-concept,evaluators should use

Accepted Answer

Using multiple data and information sources is the best approach for measuring self-concept as self-reported inventories may not accurately capture an individual's self-perception, and using a single source of data may result in skewed or incomplete information. By gathering information from multiple sources such as self-reports, observations, and feedback from others, a more comprehensive and accurate understanding of an individual's self-concept can be obtained.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

The Piers-Harris Children's Self-Concept Scale, Second Edition measures self-esteem using self-report only, as it asks the child to respond to various statements about themselves. There is no option for teacher report on this assessment.

Quiz 9: Assessing Behavior