Recording Behavior in AP Psychology

Definition

Recording behavior refers to documenting or keeping track of someone's actions or activities during an observation period.

Related terms

Behavioral Coding: This is the process of categorizing and labeling specific behaviors observed during research.

Time Sampling: Researchers use this method to divide the observation period into smaller time intervals and record whether a particular behavior occurs within each interval.

Event Recording: This technique involves counting how many times a specific behavior occurs during an observation session.