The First Step in a Cognitive-Behavioral Assessment Is to

question 42

Multiple Choice

The first step in a cognitive-behavioral assessment is to

• A)develop reinforcers.
• B)identify critical behaviors.
• C)determine a baseline.
• D)determine the cause of the problem behavior.

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Definitions:

Sociological Perspectives

Different ways of viewing and understanding society and its complex interactions, including structural functionalism, conflict theory, and symbolic interactionism.

Authority and Subordination

The dynamic between those in positions of power and those who are subject to that power.

Exchange Theory

A sociological perspective that analyzes social interactions in terms of the exchanged rewards or penalties.

Social Exchange Theory

A sociological and psychological theory that suggests human interactions and relationships are formed based on a cost-benefit analysis by the involved parties.