DB Unit 2 PS 562

DB Unit 2 PS 562 Student’s Name Institution Course # and Name Professor’s Name Submission Date Hypothetical Client and Target Behavior The target behavior chosen in this assessment is to decrease the client's verbal aggression regarding frequent outbursts whenever frustrated. According to Cooper et al. (2019), operational definitions of target behaviors encompass all relevant forms of the response class, value the behavior's function, and are more concise. Verbal aggression is when the client raises their voice, uses hostile or threatening language, or insults others to intimidate or provoke them. This behavior can be quantified and measured through verbal outbursts' frequency and duration in particular settings, such as group activities or one-on-one interactions. It also describes escalation factors like loud volume, tone, or specific phrasing that denotes aggression. Social Significance of the Target Behavior Cooper et al. (2019) outlined ten key questions that behavior analysts use to assess targ...