Helpful Hints for BLOG # 3
Hint # 1 - First, Read the helful hints. Second, review the tutorial. And lastly, re-read the helpful hints a second time before completing part 2 of 2 of the blog assignment.
Hint # 2 - When reviewing the tutorial for Blog # 3 begin to think about your behavior definition from Blog # 2. As you are working through the practice exercises regarding the 6 dimensions of behavior, notice that not all six dimensions of behavior are used in every example. All six dimensions do not have to be included in your definition. However, the most common dimensions that would be included in every example are topography and locus. The inclusion of the other dimensions will vary depending on what the behavior looks like. For example, if the behavior I am defining lasts for long periods of time, it would be inaccurrate to use frequency and indicate it occurred one time in a 45 minute period. It would be more accurrate to use duration and indicate it occurred for 40 minutes within a 45 minute period.
Hint # 3 - The tutorial addresses defining behavior based on the function of a behavior or a group of behaviors. This information is new. Do not worry about this information at this time. We will be covering this information later in the semester when we address Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA). If you have questions or comments regarding defining behavior based on function, please share your thoughts on the blog or bring them to class for discussion.
Hope this helps.
Glenn