Response definitions, sometimes also referred to as operational definitions or behavior definitions, refer to a ...

• A. Use laymans terms to explain to parents what type of function the behavior most likely posseses
• B. Objective, clear, concise, and complete description of a behavior of interest
• C. Provide a subjective, comfortable description of the behavior of interest
• D. Describe only the function of the behavior of interest

Answer: (B)

Operational definitions specify an objective, observable, and measurable description of the behavior of interest. They allow any observer to determine when the behavior has occurred using the same criteria, which promotes reliability and consistency. A good operational definition is clear, concise, and complete, spelling out exactly what counts as the behavior, how it appears (the form or topography), and any conditions or timing details needed to observe it correctly.

This matches the idea of an objective, clear, concise, and complete description of the behavior of interest. It isn’t about explaining the behavior to parents in everyday terms, nor is it a subjective or tone-based description. It also isn’t limited to describing the function of the behavior; the definition focuses on the observable behavior itself and the criteria for counting it, not just why the behavior happens.