think-aloud protocol

a transcript of ongoing mental activity, as reported by a participant engaged in some task. The participant thinks aloud while performing the task, thus creating a record of his or her cognitive processing for later analysis. See protocol analysis.

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April 27th 2024

reinforcement of alternative behavior

a procedure that involves eliminating reward or reinforcement for an undesired behavior and instead rewarding a desired behavior. Also called rewarded alternative method.