____________ is defined as the identification and measurement of meaningful response units and their controlling variables for the purposes of understanding and altering human behavior.

A) Triadic reciprocality model
B) Behavioral assessment
C) Social-emotional assessment
D) Personality assessment

Behavioral Assessment

Process that includes the identification and measurement of meaningful response units (including overt behavior, feelings, and cognitions) and their controlling variables (both environmental and organismic) for the purposes of understanding and altering human behavior.

Triadic Reciprocality Model

A theory in psychology that posits human behavior is influenced by the interaction between personal factors, behavior, and the environment.

Controlling Variables

The practice of keeping variables constant or regulated in an experiment to ensure that the results are due to the variable being tested.