BEHAVIOR RECORD
n. a complete log of observations recorded within a pre-specified time frame. Ideally, this record provides a thorough and acccurate…
BEHAVIOR REHEARSAL
n. a technique specifically used in behavior therapy. It involves rehearsing behavioral patterns which were initially introduced by the therapist…
BEHAVIOR REVERSAL
n. under behavior modification, refers to a method by which the client applies new, more desirable responses to sample interpersonal…
BEHAVIOR SAMPLING
n. in the study of social behavior, refers to the conduct of observation sessions during a specified time frame, with…
BEHAVIOR SEGMENT
n. a distinct response which can be linked together with other responses. It is a behavior episode which, when played…
BEHAVIOR SETTING
n. in environmental psychology, refers to the environment as the setting for observing behavior. This setting, for instance, may include…
BEHAVIOR SYSTEM
n. a collection of related activities which are designed to fulfill a common goal or purpose. When these activities are…
BEHAVIOR THEORY
n. an attempt to explain behavior through generally-accepted principles. The initial assumption is that behavior can be explained and further…
BEHAVIOR THERAPY
in psychotherapy, refers to a broad method which combines both the psychological and behavior analytical aspects of therapy. In particular,…
BEHAVIORAL APPROACH SYSTEM (BAS)
n. one of two motivational systems which govern human and animal behavior. Activated by incentive motivation, the response is towards…
BEHAVIORAL APPROACH TASK (BAT)
n. a behavioral approach test which is used to assess the level of fear and avoidance for specific situations. The…
BEHAVIORAL ASSESSMENT
n. a process of studying and evaluating behavior in order to identify problem areas. The procedure also involves observing, reporting,…
BEHAVIORAL BASELINE
n. a state of behavior which is steady in form and frequency. As a constant, it serves as a standard…
BEHAVIORAL COACHING
n. a process in which a client is taught, trained, and guided towards learning a new behavior. The role of…
BEHAVIORAL CONGRUENCE
n. a consistent state of behavior, meaning there is consistency between the goals, values, and attitudes projected and the actual…
BEHAVIORAL CONSISTENCY
n. the state of being consistent in behavior pattern. As such, an individual is more likely to adhere to the…
BEHAVIORAL CONTAGION
n. a tendency for the behavior of one or more people to be copied by others rapidly and compulsively. With…
BEHAVIORAL CONTINGENCY
n. that possibility that there may or may not be a relationship between an individual's specific response and the frequency…
BEHAVIORAL CONTRACT
n. a document which describes in detail the rewards and consequences of agreeing to a new behavior and replacing a…
BEHAVIORAL CONTRAST
n. in research, refers to a phenomenon which illustrates the possible consequences of reinforcement. In positive contrast, the response increases…