Timmy has been observing that he often slouches when he feels shy. One thing he could do is to _____ ...

Timmy has been observing that he often slouches when he feels shy. One thing he could do is to _____ the intensity of his feelings.
 
  a. label
  b. rate
  c. contemplate
  d. all of these

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Question 2

Which of the following is an example of the use of a rating scale?
 
  a. A man counts the number of times he smiles at people each day.
  b. A woman times how long she jogs each evening.
  c. A girl recorded her depression as 2 yesterday but 5 today.
  d. A woman keeps track of how many calories she eats each day.

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Question 3

Rating scales are most useful in recording:
 
  a. the frequency and duration of behaviors.
  b. emotions and feelings.
  c. the score achieved.
  d. all of these.

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Question 4

Suzie is only recording positive events. After reading the text, you can tell her that recording positive as well as negative events:
 
  a. is too discouraging if the negative outweighs the positive.
  b. can be confusing as part of the same recording system.
  c. increases feelings of self-efficacy.
  d. will lead to over-confidence.

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Question 5

Barry claims he spends 3 hours every day studying in the library and yet his math grades are not improving. His professor suggests he start recording duration of his behavior. Why?
 
  a. He might not be spending all 3 hours on task studying
  b. He might be spend his time studying what he already knows
  c. He might spend more time studying an easier course.
  d. All of these are possible

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Question 6

If John wants to know how often he gets up to move around while he is supposed to be studying, he should:
 
  a. keep a structured diary.
  b. make a checkmark on a chart each time he gets up.
  c. estimate at the end of each study session.
  d. have a friend observe him.