Measuring Behavior

Question 1

Describing Behaviors
1. Structure

Answer 1

appearance, physical form or temporal
patterning of behavior

Question 2

Describing Behaviors Consequences:

Answer 2

effects of a subject’s behavior on
the environment, other individuals, or itself

Question 3

Describing Behaviors Spatial relation

Answer 3

position or orientation relative to
something or someone (e.g., “approach” or “flee”)

Question 4

Types of Measure

Answer 4

1. Latency: time until onset of first occurrence of behavior
2. Frequency: # of occurrences of behavior per unit time
   (rate)
3. Duration: length of time a single occurrence of
   behavior lasts; mean duration
4. Intensity: intensity or amplitude of behavior