AP PSYCHOLOGY

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TREATMENT OF ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR

COGNITIVE THERAPY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The target behavior in behavior modification has the following characteristics, except ____
A
Must be identifiable
B
Is a closed behavior (closed behavior)
C
Observable
D
Can be defined objectively
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Target behaviors should be written using positive language and should possess social significance. Target behaviors should also be observable, measurable, clear, concise, and objective.

Detailed explanation-2: -Definition. Target behavior is the behavior identified to be changed, the prescribed behavior. This behavior can be defined either by function or by topography. A functionally defined target behavior identifies a response by its effect on the person or the environment.

Detailed explanation-3: -A study on human behavior has revealed that 90% of the population can be classified into four basic personality types: Optimistic, Pessimistic, Trusting and Envious.

Detailed explanation-4: -1) A-B, 2) A-B-A-B, 3) Multiple-baseline-across-behaviors, 4) Multiple-baseline-across-subjects, 5) Multiple-baseline-across-settings, 6) Alternating-treatments (ATD), 7) Changing criterion.

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