ABA Glossary

By Dana Meller, M.A., BCBA
Edited by Tyra Sellers, J.D., Ph.D., BCBA-D
ABA Glossary by Dana Meller, M.A., BCBA, edited by Tyra Sellers, J.D., Ph.D., BCBA-D

Indirect measures of behavior

A measurement of behavior that is not based on an actual observation of the behavior itself, but a secondhand account of the behavior’s occurrence (e.g., rating scales, permanent product, descriptive notes, etc.).

5th Edition Task List

C-2  Distinguish among direct, indirect, and product measures of behavior.

6th Edition TCO

C.2 Distinguish among direct, indirect, and product measures of behavior.

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  • Test your ABA Terminology: Identify the Measurement System in This ScenarioTest your ABA Terminology ➠ Identify the Measurement System in This Scenario
    Test your measurement, data display, and interpretation knowledge with PTB co-founder Dana Meller as she discusses one specific measurement system that measures the effect of the behavior after its occurrence. Here, Dana details the two ways someone could implement this type of measurement system, provides examples of scenarios and a variety of corresponding measurement methods, and highlights some of the pros of utilizing this type of measurement system. Refer to BCBA® Task List (5th ed.) Section C-2: Distinguish among direct, indirect, and product measures of behavior.
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