Behavior analysis

Behavior analysis

Behavior analysis is an approach to psychology that concerns itself primarily with observing, analysing and attempting to understand and predict the way humans behave and interact.

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Data

Psychology; Behavior analysis

The results of measurement, usually in quantified form. A single value is referred to as a datum.

Daniels' dictum

Psychology; Behavior analysis

The principle that solving behaviour problems with behaviour analysis is more difficult than it appears. Daniels is known for telling people, "If you think this stuff is easy, you're doing it wrong."

Cycles per unit time

Psychology; Behavior analysis

The unit of measurement for the dimensional quantity of rate (e.g., 1.5 cycles per minute).

Differential conditioning

Psychology; Behavior analysis

Usually, producing a discrimination in respondent conditioning. See RESPONDENT DISCRIMINATION.

Dictation-taking

Psychology; Behavior analysis

A formal verbal class in which a vocal verbal stimulus occasions a corresponding written response. The correspondence is defined by the one-to-one relation of verbal units (e.g., letters or words).