Mastering Student Behavior

Factors Influencing Behavior

• Biological factors, such as genetics and neurology, can influence behavior
• Environmental factors, such as family, culture, and community, can influence behavior
• Cognitive factors, such as thoughts and beliefs, can influence behavior

Types of Behavior

• Adaptive behavior, which helps an individual adjust to the environment
• Maladaptive behavior, which interferes with an individual's ability to adapt to the environment

Managing Student Behavior

• The first step of an intervention to manage student behavior is to identify the problem behavior
• Teachers and school-based teams need to understand that behavior is a form of communication
• They need to gather information about the problem behavior, including its frequency, duration, and intensity, to determine its function

Determining the Function of Behavior

• Teachers and school-based teams need to gather information about the antecedents, behaviors, and consequences (ABCs) of the problem behavior
• They need to understand the motivation behind the behavior, including whether it is to obtain attention, escape a task, or gain access to a tangible item

Test your knowledge on managing students' behavior and wellness. This quiz covers various factors that influence behavior, such as age, personality, culture, interaction, home environment, and gender. It also explores different types of behavior, including positive, poor, and antisocial. Additionally, the quiz highlights research studies and evidence-based best practices in managing behavior.