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saraeharris · **on:** Jun 21, 2018

Assessment of behavior is accomplished using all of the following except:

a. projective techniques.
b. direct observation of behavior.
c. self-report procedures.
d. physiological measurements.

Question 2

Which of the following is true of functional analysis?

a. It is used to assess behavior.
b. It involves the reinforcement associated with the behavior.
c. It does not assess personality.
d. All of these are correct.

underwood14 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 21, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
FEEDBACK: Three approaches to assessing behavior are direct observation, self-reports, and physiological measurements. Many behaviors can be assessed through direct observation. Usually, two or more people conduct the observation to assure accuracy and reliability.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
FEEDBACK: Because Skinner was not dealing directly with personality, he really had no interest in assessing it. He did, however, assess behavior. Skinner's approach to assessing behavior is called functional analysis and it involves three aspects of behavior. They are: (1) the frequency of the behavior, (2) the situation in which the behavior occurs, and (3) the reinforcement associated with the behavior.