Holding a flower
not a behavior
paying a bill
covert behavior
Covert
not observable
Overt
Observable
Use Commonly known mentalistic terminology
when discussing client treatment plan with parents or teachers
Don’t use mentalistic terminology
when discussing or describing private events
Event recording
should not be used for behavior which occur at a high rate
2 derivative measures in ABA
percentage and trials to criterion
Discontinuous measurement
Procedures shorter intervals are likely to yield more accurate data than longer intervals, suitable for behavior which occur for long durations