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baseline functioning

baseline functioning Baseline functioning is a person’s starting level of functioning before an intervention or change is measured.

Baseline functioning is a person’s starting level of functioning before an intervention or change is measured. In this source, poorer baseline functioning refers to higher autonomic reactivity and more anxiety or depression symptoms at the outset.