Jacob Is a Child with Aggressive Behavior Toward His Peers

question 4

Multiple Choice

Jacob is a child with aggressive behavior toward his peers. His counselor is trying a new intervention with him. First she observes his behavior during free-play time for 5 days. Next she administers a new self-monitoring strategy with him. She observes his behavior during free play time. Next she removes the self-monitoring requirement and observes his free play. Which of the following designs is Jacob's counselor is illustrating?

• A) A-B
• B) A-B-A
• C) B-A-B
• D) A-B-A-B

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Definitions:

Measurement

The process or act of quantifying objects, events, or phenomena, often using units or methods that have been standardized.

Concepts

Concepts are abstract ideas or mental symbols used to represent objects, conditions, or phenomena within a theoretical framework.

Direct Observation

A research method where information is gathered firsthand by watching subjects in their natural or normal environments.

Replication

Replication is the process of repeating a research study or experiment with the goal of verifying its results and ensuring reliability.