Michael is 3 years old. When his mom asks him to stop playing with his toys and come have dinner, he says "No" and keeps playing. His mother insists that he stops. He becomes angry and yells "No" at her. When she tries to take his toys away, he throws a tantrum. This lasts for two minutes, until his mother becomes upset and walks away. Michael then keeps playing with his toys. This happens every day after his mom tries to stop play time. Below I've listed the 6 characteristics behavior. For each characteristic, please describe how each one applies to Michael or his mom's behavior. 1. Behavior involves an individual's actions not labels 2. Behavior involves measurable dimensions 3. Behavior can be observed, described, and recorded 4. Behavior has an impact on the environment (physical or social) 5. Behavior is lawful 6. Behavior may be overt or covert
Michael is 3 years old. When his mom asks him to stop playing with his toys and come have dinner, he says "No" and keeps playing. His mother insists that he stops. He becomes angry and yells "No" at her. When she tries to take his toys away, he throws a tantrum. This lasts for two minutes, until his mother becomes upset and walks away. Michael then keeps playing with his toys. This happens every day after his mom tries to stop play time.
Below I've listed the 6 characteristics behavior. For each characteristic, please describe how each one applies to Michael or his mom's behavior.
1. Behavior involves an individual's actions not labels
2. Behavior involves measurable dimensions
3. Behavior can be observed, described, and recorded
4. Behavior has an impact on the environment (physical or social)
5. Behavior is lawful
6. Behavior may be overt or covert
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