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Development and initial validation of the Generalized Tracking Questionnaire
Francisco J Ruiz1, María B García-Martín1, Juan C Suárez-Falcón2
1Faculty of Psychology, Fundación Universitaria Konrad Lorenz, Bogotá, Colombia.
Plos One
|June 12, 2020
Summary
The Generalized Tracking Questionnaire (GTQ) is a new, reliable tool for measuring generalized tracking, a type of rule-governed behavior (RGB). This questionnaire shows promise for analyzing complex human behaviors like thinking and problem-solving.
Area of Science:
- Behavior Analysis
- Cognitive Psychology
- Psychometrics
Background:
- Rule-governed behavior (RGB) is crucial for understanding complex human actions.
- Relational Frame Theory (RFT) identifies pliance and tracking as key functional types of RGB.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and psychometrically evaluate the Generalized Tracking Questionnaire (GTQ).
- To assess the validity of the GTQ in measuring generalized tracking behavior.
Main Methods:
- Item development and expert review based on RFT principles.
- Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses with 1155 participants.
- Psychometric evaluation including reliability, validity, and measurement invariance.
Main Results:
- The GTQ demonstrated unidimensionality and good psychometric properties.
- The scale showed excellent internal consistency and measurement invariance.
- GTQ scores correlated significantly with executive functions like working memory and planning.
Conclusions:
- The GTQ is a promising instrument for the empirical analysis of generalized tracking.
- This measure can advance the study of functional classes of rule-governed behavior.
- The GTQ offers a valuable tool for research in behavior analysis and cognitive psychology.
