What Is the First Step When Using a Behavioral Modification

question 9

Multiple Choice

What is the first step when using a behavioral modification approach with a child?

• A) Identify behaviors that interfere with learning, socialization, or engagement in occupations.
• B) Make modifications to the behavior plan as needed.
• C) Implement the plan with teachers and parents.
• D) Collect data on each behavior and determine why it is occurring.

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Definitions:

Cross-sectional Research

A research method that involves analyzing data from a population, or a representative subset, at a specific point in time to identify patterns and correlations.

Age Ranges

The division of human life into distinct and often socially recognized periods, typically categorized by developmental stages.

Independent Variable

In experimental research, the variable that is manipulated or changed to observe its effect on the dependent variable.

Memorizing

The act of committing information to memory for later retrieval.