How are behavioral goals and objectives defined in this frame?

• A. Defined by therapist's mood
• B. Defined by setting behavioral goals and behavioral objectives
• C. Defined by a medical diagnosis
• D. Defined by caregiver preferences

Answer: (B)

In the behavioral frame of reference, goals and objectives are defined by specifying observable, measurable target behaviors along with the conditions under which they will occur and the criteria for success. This means the child’s progress is tracked through concrete actions the child can demonstrate, not through the therapist’s mood, a medical diagnosis, or solely caregiver preferences. The diagnosis can guide relevance and the caregiver’s input helps shape functional goals, but the targets themselves must be observable behaviors with clear criteria and time frames. That’s why defining goals and objectives by setting behavioral goals and behavioral objectives is the best approach.