Descriptive Assessment

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Descriptive Assessment

Scientific Rigor(s) Exemplified by Conducting a Descriptive Assessment

Describe the actions taken when conducting a descriptive assessment and explain how scientific rigor(s) are exemplified.

Benefits and Limitations of a Descriptive Assessment

Describe the benefits and limitations of conducting a descriptive assessment

Quantifying the Target Behavior

· Provide a brief summary of the observations.

Target Behavior

Provide an operational definition for the concerning behavior adhering to the features of objective, clarity, and complete.

Visual Display

Provide a line graph.

Interpretation

Conduct visual inspection and describe the trend.

ABC Data Collection and Analysis

Identifying Stimulus Changes Co-Occurring with the Behavior

Aggressions

Attention

Tangible

Demand

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ATTENTION

Present in Antecedent

Absent in Antecedent

Present in Consequence

Absent in Consequence

TANGIBLE

Present in Antecedent

Absent in Antecedent

Present in Consequence

Absent in Consequence

DEMAND

Present in Antecedent

Absent in Antecedent

Present in Consequence

Absent in Consequence

Visual Display of ABC Data

Provide the bar graph.

Interpretation of the Contingency Analysis

Interpret the graph and conclude the results of the descriptive assessment.

Compassion and/or Cultural Variables Considered

Describe how one might consider the compassion and/or cultural variables when conducting a descriptive assessment.

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