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

Temporal locus

When measurement refers to the point in time that the behavior occurs (latency, interresponse time).

5th Edition Task List

C-4  Measure temporal dimensions of behavior (e.g., duration, latency, interresponse time).

6th Edition TCO

C.4 Measure temporal dimensions of behavior (e.g., duration, latency, interresponse time).

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