When It Is Used
Use it during contingency management setup when reward eligibility must be tied to a specific objectively verifiable behavior.
Target Behavior Definition
Target Behavior Definition is a practitioner-only contingency management setup tool for substance use treatment practitioners. It helps practitioners specify the observable target behavior, achievement threshold, time window, objective verification method, and treatment-goal alignment that control incentive eligibility.
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Tool guide
Learn more about this tool
Use this background section to understand when the tool fits, how practitioners use it, and what to consider before sharing it with clients.
What It Captures
The tool captures target behavior, observable definition, achievement threshold, time window, objective verification method, treatment-goal alignment, readiness status, practitioner notes, and revisions.
What It Does Not Do
The tool does not manage reward inventory, calculate incentives, schedule testing, verify outcomes, or adjudicate reward delivery.
Is there a client-facing version of this tool?
No. The supplied configuration is practitioner-only.
Can a target be marked ready without a verification method?
No. A feasible objective verification method is required for readiness.
Does this tool calculate incentives?
No. It only defines the behavior criterion for incentive eligibility.
What is saved?
The tool itself is saved as-is. Fictional demo target definitions are not saved as real client data.