What tool can be used to identify specific behaviors for observation and recording?

Checklists are specifically designed to help identify and confirm specific behaviors for observation and recording. They provide a structured way to track whether certain behaviors or skills are present or absent, allowing practitioners to systematically assess an individual's performance or behavior against the criteria outlined in the checklist. This tool can be used to focus on particular areas of interest, facilitating targeted observation and documentation.

In contrast, running records offer a continuous narrative of behavior as it happens but do not necessarily focus on predefined behaviors. Anecdotal records capture specific incidents or noteworthy behaviors but are less structured than checklists, making them less efficient for identifying and recording a wide array of specific behaviors over time. Daily reports summarize activities and behaviors but do not provide the targeted detail that checklists do, limiting their usefulness in specific behavior identification.