Describe the importance of operationally defining the target behavior. Write an operational definition for

off-task behavior.

What will be an ideal response?


Importance: eliminates ambiguity by providing a precise description of the target behavior that is observable
and measurable. May include a list of examples and nonexamples of the target behavior, a time limit, topography of the behavior, and precise verb.

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What does “Say No” mean on the last day of the Anti-Procrastination Plan?

a. Be willing to remove something from your to-do list that you aren’t actually going to do. b. Say no to all tasks that would need to be added to your to-do list. c. When someone asks you for help that would require time or money, always say no. d. Say no to yourself when you think you want to take something off your to-do list.

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?Last year the rate of unemployment among 18-25 years olds increased. Also, the crime rate in this same demographic went up. Thus, it seems likely that rising unemployment caused an increase in crime.

A. ?Categorical argument B. ?Truth-functional argument C. ?Analogical argument D. ?Inductive argument E. ?Causal argument

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Greeting families at the door during school events expresses ___________

a. authority b. disrespect c. submissiveness d. respect

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