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ASSIGNMENT 1: Defining behavior

Behavior:

Behavior is anything that an organism does. It is observable and can be measured.

Topographical definition of behavior:

The topography of a behavior is the form or the shape of the behavior. This means that you define the behavior in terms of what it looks like. The behavior should be defined clearly enough so that it can be observed and measured. Avoid use of emotional, subjective terms when giving a topographical definition. (hint: avoid adjectives)

Poor example:

Behavior: impolite

Definition: Jason is impolite.

Good example:

Good example:

Behavior: interrupting.

Definition: Jayson speaks while other people are talking.

Activity

1. Identify 5 behaviors that you engage in.

1. Write a topographical definition of each behavior