Questions and Answers
Which of the following is used to develop an understanding of the cause and purpose of a problem behavior?
Which type of assessment includes diagnostic and historical interviews and questionnaires about a student's behavior?
When understanding the function of a behavior, ABCs stand for: (A) Antecedent, (B) Behavior, and (C) _____?
Consequence
When defining a problem behavior, the description of the behavior must be observable and what else?
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IDEA regulations state that an FBA must be completed under which of the following circumstances?
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Which of the following is considered an observable behavior?
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Which of the following is an example of a child 'talking out'?
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Identify the antecedent in the following scenario: 'In language arts class, when asked to read aloud in class, Tracy gets up and tells jokes.'
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Identify the consequence in the following scenario: 'During circle time, when praised, Jessie starts crying; the teacher stops circle time and comforts her.'
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Identify the routine in the following scenario: 'During recess, when peers tease him, Ben hits his peers and they leave him alone.'
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Which of the following is how Ms. Mears defines a consequence?
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Which question does Ms. Mears use when describing how to understand the function of the behavior?
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How many functions are possible for each behavior?
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Which of the following is considered a social type of function for behavior?
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Identify the most likely function of the problem behavior in the following scenario: 'When Selena's teacher presents multiple difficult task demands in language arts, she makes negative self-statements and writes profane language on her assignments. The teacher typically sends her to the office with a discipline referral for being disrespectful and she misses the assignment.'
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Which of the following correctly describes a scenario that would be considered a setting event?
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Which of the following is an example of a setting event?
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Identify the setting event in the following scenario: 'During recess, when Lizzy loses a game, she sometimes yells, cries, and falls to the ground. Lizzy's teacher has noticed that this behavior happens more often on days when she is late to school and misses breakfast in the cafeteria.'
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Study Notes
Functional Behavioral Assessment
- A Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) is used to understand the cause and purpose behind problem behaviors.
Types of Assessments
- Indirect assessments include diagnostic interviews and questionnaires regarding a student's behavior.
ABCs of Behavior
- ABC stands for Antecedent, Behavior, and Consequence, crucial for understanding the function of behaviors.
Defining Problem Behaviors
- A problem behavior's description must be observable and measurable.
IDEA Regulations for FBAs
- Under IDEA regulations, an FBA is required when a student's placement changes due to disciplinary actions.
Observable Behaviors
- An example of an observable behavior is outright refusal to complete assigned work.
Examples of Classroom Behavior
- "Talking out" refers to a child conversing with peers during independent work times.
Identifying Antecedents
- In the scenario where Tracy tells jokes when asked to read aloud, the antecedent is the request for her to read.
Identifying Consequences
- The consequence in Jessie's scenario is the teacher comforting her after praise leads to her crying.
Classroom Routine Context
- The routine in which Ben hits his peers to stop teasing occurs during recess.
Defining Consequences
- A consequence is defined as what happens immediately following a behavior.
Function of Behavior Inquiry
- To understand the function of a behavior, asking "What is the pay-off for the student?" can be useful.
Multiple Functions of Behavior
- Each behavior can serve many possible functions, reflecting the complexity of student actions.
Social Functions of Behavior
- A social function can include seeking attention from peers.
Function Identification in Scenarios
- Selena's behavior of negative self-statements and profanity serves the function of avoiding difficult tasks.
Setting Events Explained
- A setting event temporarily alters the value of maintaining consequences, influencing problem behaviors.
Examples of Setting Events
- Lack of sleep is recognized as a potential setting event affecting behavior.
Identifying Setting Events in Context
- In Lizzy's scenario, being late to school and missing breakfast serves as the setting event for her emotional outbursts during recess.
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This quiz explores key concepts related to Functional Behavioral Assessments, including definitions and types of assessments utilized in understanding problem behaviors. Test your knowledge on assessment techniques and their purposes in educational settings.
