Which Is NOT a Quantifiable Definition of a Target Behavior

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which is NOT a quantifiable definition of a target behavior?

• A) the number of times Achmed is aggressive toward his peers during recess.
• B) the number of seconds Hostelita spends out of her seat during class.
• C) the number of seconds Johnny spends daydreaming during math class.
• D) the number of times Mary Jo raises her hand during social studies class.

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Definitions:

Biomedical Therapies

Treatments for psychological disorders that involve medical or physical procedures to alter brain function, such as medication, surgery, or electroconvulsive therapy.

Emotion Therapies

Psychological treatments focusing on helping individuals manage and understand their emotional reactions.

Behavior Therapies

A type of psychotherapy that focuses on changing undesirable behaviors through conditioning and other learning techniques.

Unconscious Mind

The part of the mind that is inaccessible to the conscious mind but influences thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.