Today Instead of Observing for an Entire Hour at One

question 27

Multiple Choice

Today instead of observing for an entire hour at one time, you decide to observe in three, twenty minute blocks. What error are you trying to avoid?

• A)Observer bias
• B)Observer drift
• C)Observer fatigue
• D)Observer stress

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcer

A stimulus whose removal after a particular behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior occurring again in the future.

Pleasant Stimulus

A pleasant stimulus is any event, object, or situation that produces a positive emotional response or feeling of enjoyment.

Withdrawal

Symptoms that occur after cessation or reduction in intake of a substance that the body has become dependent upon, like drugs or alcohol.

Cognitive Processes

Mental activities involved in acquiring, processing, storing, and applying information, such as perception, memory, and reasoning.