Observing & Recording Behaviour

Question 1

What drug use (in 1980) tripled from those ages 12-17 from the 70s-80s

Answer 1

Marijuana Use

Question 2

School counsellors decided that to prevent drug use, they had to address 2 things which were….

Answer 2

1. lack of knowledge on the downside of drug use
2. low levels of self-esteem (made them susceptible to the appeal of drugs)

Question 3

What program was created in 1983 by the L.A Unified School District and the LAPD

Answer 3

D.A.R.E
Drug Abuse Resistance Program

Question 4

What were the results of the DARE program (3 things)

Answer 4

1. Students had higher self-esteem
2. Students scored higher on knowledge about drugs
3. Students had lower opinions on drug use and drug abusers

Question 5

What did Bangert-Drowns do

Answer 5

preformed meta-analysis of 33 evaluations of drug education programs

Question 6

What did Bangert-Drowns find in his meta analysis

Answer 6

that the programs were successful in changing knowledge and attitudes on drugs, but weren’t able to change drug-using behaviours

Question 7

Explain the “Keeping’ it Real” DARE program

Answer 7

a new program based on research and behaviour-changing techniques.

It was a hands on program that builds decision-making skills and role-playing
reduced substance rate was 72% compared to control group

Question 8

What are the characteristics of Experimental Analysis of Behaviour (EAB)

Answer 8

• long observation period (repeated or continuous measurement made of precisely defined responses)
• Within-subject experimental design
• visual analysis of graphed data is preferred (over statistical analysis)
• description of functional relations driven by data is preferred (over formal theory testing)

Question 9

What are the 4 steps of a behaviour modification program

Answer 9

1. Screening/Intake phase
2. Preprogram assessment phase / baseline phase
3. Treatment phase
4. Follow-up phase

Question 10

Explain the Screening/intake phase

Answer 10

• it is meant for taking the clients demographic information and establishing whether or not b-mod is the right choice for them.
• screen for “crisis condition” (child abuse, suicide risk)
• diagnose client according to DSM-5

Question 11

Explain the Preprogram assessment / baseline phase

Answer 11

meant for defining and measuring their initial “baseline” level of behaviour

Question 12

Explain the Treatment phase, and then the Follow-up phase

Answer 12

Treatment phase = actively applying training, intervention, or treatment program

Follow-up Phase = determining effects on behaviour following up the end of the treatment program (don’t want them to relapse after leaving)

Question 13

WHO is being assessed in a b-mod program (their name) and how do we label them

Answer 13

Called the target person or client (not patient)

We use first “person-first language”
(a person who has autism)

Question 14

Who is the Observer in a b-mod program (3 different kinds)

Answer 14

A professional (licensed analyst or psychologist)

A layperson (non professional like a teacher or coach)

A person observing themselves (the own person ex. self monitoring.