APA (edition "APA 6") Psychology and Education

Defining Target Behaviors

Defining Target Behaviors

In this unit, you have learned different ways of defining behavior in observable and measurable terms. For this discussion, post a substantive response to the following:

Compare and contrast function-based versus topography-based definitions of behavior.
Provide an example of how you would use a function-based definition in the field.
Provide an example of use of a topography-based definition in the field.
Explain in your own words how these two definitions differ.