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What is a behavior function?

How a behavior is used to meet the reinforcement needs of the person exhibiting it; the purpose of a behavior.

Functions of behavior can be classified in several ways, including social vs _____________

  • Universal
  • Automatic (correct)
  • Non-social
  • What does SEAT stand for?

  • Start Everyone At the Top
  • Self, Everyone, Alone, Together
  • Sensory, Escape, Attention, Tangibles (correct)
  • Mary and Murray could be exhibiting the exact same behavior at the exact same time in the exact same setting for totally different functions.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Multi-function behaviors do not really exist.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For a reinforcer to be positive, it must:

    <p>Add a stimulus to the environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Shared enjoyment of an activity is considered attention.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Reprimands can function as positive reinforcement.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When people engage in behaviors that function to get access to "stuff," the function is:

    <p>Access to tangibles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    I scream at my friend and he leaves. The next time I want him to leave, I scream at him again. What process of reinforcement is at work?

    <p>Social negative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When a behavior is said to lead to escape or avoidance of tasks, the reinforcement category is:

    <p>Social negative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Anthony walks an extra three blocks so he will not run into his ex-girlfriend on his way to work. This is an __________________ behavior.

    <p>avoidance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Automatic reinforcement is reinforcement delivered noncontingently.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Automatic reinforcement is usually related to ___________________ behaviors.

    <p>sensory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Problematic self-stimulatory behavior is often also categorized as:

    <p>Stereotypical</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Stereotypical behaviors sometimes include objects.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    People with severe intellectual disabilities who engage in self-injurious behavior are usually trying to commit suicide.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Behaviors that have a sensory function are always reinforced via automatic positive reinforcement.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Functions of Behavior

    • Behavior function refers to how a behavior fulfills the reinforcement needs of the individual performing it, serving a specific purpose.

    Classification of Behavior Functions

    • Functions of behavior can be categorized as social or automatic, with automatic behaviors not requiring social interaction.

    SEAT Acronym

    • SEAT stands for Sensory, Escape, Attention, and Tangibles, highlighting different categories of behavior functions.

    Individual Behavior Interpretation

    • Identical behaviors can occur simultaneously in the same context but serve different functions for different individuals.

    Existence of Multi-function Behaviors

    • Multi-function behaviors do exist, meaning that a single behavior can serve multiple purposes.

    Positive Reinforcement

    • For a reinforcer to be considered positive, it must involve adding a stimulus to the environment—increasing the likelihood of repeated behavior.

    Attention through Shared Enjoyment

    • Shared enjoyment of an activity qualifies as attention, reinforcing the behavior further.

    Reprimands as Reinforcement

    • Reprimands can serve as positive reinforcement, encouraging behaviors despite seeming negative.

    Access to Tangibles

    • Engaging in behaviors to obtain tangible items falls under the function termed access to tangibles.

    Social Negative Reinforcement

    • Screaming to get a friend to leave illustrates social negative reinforcement, where behavior is reinforced by the removal of a person.

    Escape or Avoidance

    • Behaviors leading to escape or avoidance from tasks are categorized under social negative reinforcement, allowing the individual to evade unwanted activities.

    Avoidance Behavior Example

    • Walking extra blocks to avoid encountering someone represents avoidance behavior, where actions are taken to prevent specific interactions.

    Automatic Reinforcement Definition

    • Automatic reinforcement is characterized by being delivered contingent upon a behavior, meaning not all automatic reinforcement involves noncontingent delivery.

    Sensory Behaviors

    • Automatic reinforcement typically relates to sensory behaviors, which provide direct sensory stimulation.

    Self-Stimulatory Behaviors

    • Problematic self-stimulatory behavior is often classified as stereotypical, involving repetitive actions that do not vary much.

    Objects in Stereotypical Behaviors

    • Stereotypical behaviors can include the use of objects, demonstrating the range of such actions.

    Self-Injurious Behavior Misconception

    • Individuals with severe intellectual disabilities exhibiting self-injurious behavior are not necessarily attempting suicide, dispelling a common misconception.

    Sensory Function and Reinforcement

    • Not all behaviors with a sensory function are reinforced solely through automatic positive reinforcement, indicating varying motivations behind sensory-seeking behaviors.

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    Discover the key concepts related to the functions of behavior through these flashcards. Learn how behaviors are classified and their purpose in meeting reinforcement needs. This quiz serves as a study guide for understanding behavior functions effectively.

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