In a behavioral assessment, what is the term for the behavior that is being measured?

• A. Genogram
• B. Target behavior
• C. Interval recording
• D. Analogue

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is identifying the specific behavior you want to measure—the target behavior. The target behavior is the observable, measurable action you record and analyze, defined clearly so different observers can agree on when it happens. By focusing on a well-defined target behavior, you can track its frequency, duration, or intensity and gauge how interventions affect it. The other terms refer to different concepts: a genogram is a family-tree diagram used to understand family patterns; interval recording is a data-collection method that checks whether the behavior occurs during each time interval; and an analogue refers to a controlled assessment setting or procedure, not the behavior itself.