Psychological - W7 - Chapter 13 (Keywords) - DN
Analogue behavioural observation involves monitoring behavior in a controlled or simulated setting designed to increase the likelihood of the targeted behavior occurring. This method helps assess specific actions in a more predictable environment.
analogue behavioural observation
observations
in an environment designed to increase chances of the targetted behaviour occurring
p.479
Key Terms
analogue behavioural observation
observations
in an environment designed to increase chances of the targetted behaviour occurring
p.479
analogue study
Research or Behavioural intervention
replicates variable/s that are simlar or analagous to real variables of interest
p.479
apperceive
to perceive in terms of past perceptions
p. 451
behavioural assessment
assessment approach
based on analysis of behaviour
including antecedents & consequences of the behaviour
p.471
behavioural observation
monitoring actions of self or others
may be visual or electronic
quantitative or qualitative info recorded
typically for
di...
biofeedback
generic term
refers to psychophysiological assessment techniques
gauges, displays, or records a continuous monitoring of selected biolo...
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
analogue behavioural observation | observations in an environment designed to increase chances of the targetted behaviour occurring p.479 |
analogue study | Research or Behavioural intervention replicates variable/s that are simlar or analagous to real variables of interest p.479 |
apperceive | to perceive in terms of past perceptions p. 451 |
behavioural assessment | assessment approach based on analysis of behaviour including antecedents & consequences of the behaviour p.471 |
behavioural observation | monitoring actions of self or others may be visual or electronic quantitative or qualitative info recorded typically for diagnosis or to design an intervention or to measure an intervention outcome p. 12-13, 476-478 |
biofeedback | generic term refers to psychophysiological assessment techniques gauges, displays, or records a continuous monitoring of selected biological processes e.g., pulse & bloof pressure p.481 |
composite judgement | an averaging of multiple ratings of judgements purpose - to minimise rater error p.486 |
comprehensive system (Exner) | John Exner’s integration of several methods of administration scoring & interpreting the RORSCHACH TEST p.447 |
contrast effect | potential source of error in behavioural ratings occurs when dissimilarity of behaviours leads to a ‘more’ or ‘less’ favourable rating than would have occured if the dissimilarity hadn’t existed p.486 |
ecological momentary assessment | behavioural diary keeping of problem behaviours real-time recording on hand-held computer p.474 |
figure drawing test | task - draw a human figure &/or other figures inferences about the basis of the figure are made about the testtakers ability personality neurological intactness p.463 |
free association | a technique mostly used in psychoanalysis thoughts shared as they occur contrast with word association p.458n5 |
functional analysis of behaviour | behavioural assessment process of identifying dependent variables independent variables p.479 |
implicit motive | nonconscious influence on behaviour typically acquired on the basis of experience p.454 |
inquiry (on the Rorschach) | element of Rorschach administration following initial presentation of all 10 cards assessor asks specific questions to gain insight into what led to assessee’s perceptions p.445 |
leaderless group technique | situational assessment technique assessor evaluates performance in a group situation on variables such as leadership initiative cooperation p.480, 585 |
need (Murray) | determinants of behaviour arising from within the individual according to Henry Murray contrast with Murrayan concept of press p.452 |
objective methods of personality assessment | usually short-answer items, usually multiple-choice true-false or matching format task - select one response from the two or more provided scoring involves set procedures little or no judgement required by scorer p.440-441 |
penile plethysmograph | an instrument used in assessment & treatment of male sex offenders measures changes in penis volume as a function of sexual arousal p. 18, 482 |
percept (on the Rorschach) | a perception of an image typically in the RORSCHACH p.445 |
phallometric data | a record of the results from a penile plethysmograph p. 482 |
plethysmograph | an instrument records change in volume of blood supply in particular part of body e.g., penis p.482 |
polygraph | an instrument commonly known as lie detector p.482 |
press (Murray) | determinants of behaviour arising from within the environment according to Henry Murray contrast with the Murrayan concept of need p.452 |
projective hypothesis | the thesis that an individual supplies structure to unstructured stimuli in a way consistent to own unique pattern of conscious & unconscious needs fears desires impulses conflicts ways of perceiving & responding p.442 |
projective method | technique of personality assessment judgement of personality made on performance of a task involving adding structure to unstructured or incomplete stimuli p.442 |
psychophysiological (assessment methods) | techniques for monitoring physiological changes known to be influenced by psychological factors e.g., heart rate, blood pressure p.481-484 |
reactivity | changes in assessees behaviour thinking performance in response to being observed assessed or evaluated p.479 |
role play | acting an improvised or partially improvised part in a simulated situation p.14, 481 |
Rorschach test | A projective technique within the psychoanalytic approach 10 bilateral symmetrical pictures assess personality by interpretation of inkblots LOCATION whole or part of figure DETERMINANTS shape of figure CONTENT do you see animals, abstract etc p.8, 443-449 |
self-monitoring | systematically observing & recording ones own behaviour &/or events related to that behaviour p. 478-479 |
sentence completion | an item format Part of sentence given I feel like I am………. then need to finish it p.459 |
sentence completion stem | all of the words that make up the sentence completion item not including the blank space to be completed by the testtaker p.459 |
sentence completion test | a projective tool of assessment contains a series of incomplete phrases task - insert a word/s to complete sentence p.459 |
situational performance measure | involves performance of a task under actual or simulated conditions assessor evaluates or observes p.480-481 |
TAT | ADULT 20 various settings pictures interpret CHILDREN'S version - 10 pictures (animals) Thema's unit of behaviour manifest in childhood - stay wth you Various Scoring Criteria Weston's Coding System or Bellaks RELIABILITY inter-scorer reliability.37-.9 VALIDITY - low - moderate must be interpreted in context p.450-454 |
testing the limits (on the Rorschach) | optional interview after initial inquiry examiner asks questions for additional insight into thought processes & personality p.445 |
thema (Murray) | LECTURE unit of behaviour manifests in childhood - stays with you TEXT unit of interaction between need & press in Henry Murray's Personality theory p.452 |
timeline followback (TLFB) methodology | technique of behavioural observation involves recording frequency & intensity of targetted behaviour over time p.471 |
unobtrusive measure | type of measure does not require presence or cooperation of respondents p.484 |
word association | task used in personality assessment assessee verbalizes the first word that comes to mind in response to a stimulus word contrast with free association p.457, 458n5 |
word association test | projective personality assessment technique semistructured individually administered list of stimulus words presented assessee responds (verbally or written) first thing that comes to mind p.457, 458 |