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behavioral incident

a single, separate behavioral event with a clearly defined start and finish (e.g., brushing one’s teeth), which may be combined with other events to form a behavioral sequence (e.g., a morning grooming routine of brushing one’s teeth, washing one’s face, and combing one’s hair).

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May 9th 2024