RBT Comp

What does continuous measurement mean?

It means you record every single instance of a behavior without skipping any.

When would you use frequency as a measurement?

Use frequency when behaviors have a clear start and end.

Give an example of frequency measurement.

Client hit the table 4 times.

What is the definition of rate in behavior measurement?

Rate is frequency divided by time.

When is it appropriate to use rate rather than frequency?

Use rate when sessions are of different lengths.

Provide an example of rate measurement.

4 hits in 20 minutes equals 0.2 hits per minute.

What does duration measure in behavior observation?

Duration measures how long a behavior lasts.

When should you use duration as a measurement?

Use duration when the length of time matters more than the frequency of behavior.

Give an example of duration measurement.

The tantrum lasted 3 minutes.

What is latency in the context of behavior measurement?

Latency is the time before a behavior starts after a prompt.

When is measuring latency important?

Measure latency when you want to assess response time.

Provide an example of latency measurement.

Client started the task 45 seconds after instruction.

What does IRT (Inter-Response Time) measure?

IRT measures the time between one behavior ending and the next beginning.

When should you use IRT as a measurement?

Use IRT when you want to measure the space between behaviors.

Give an example of IRT measurement.

10 minutes between self-injury episodes.

Why is it important to consider rate in behavior measurement?

Rate provides a more accurate measure than raw frequency when session lengths vary.