Understanding Challenging Behavior Class 1 Module 1

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What are three important factors to examine when identifying challenging behaviour?

Cognitive ability, health status, self-esteem
Physical appearance, personality, hobbies
Learning, social relationships, safety (correct)
Learning, social media, safety

Which statement best describes challenging behavior?

Behaviors that negatively impact a child's learning or relationships (correct)
Behaviors that are always within social norms
Behaviors that do not affect a child's learning or social relationships
Behaviors that positively impact a child's opportunities to learn

What is a common reason why challenging behavior occurs according to the text?

High level of intelligence
Too much social interaction
Excessive parental control
Lack of communication and social skills (correct)

Why do most 2-year olds eventually outgrow the 'terrible twos' phase?

Development of communication and social skills (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does the text define challenging behavior?

Behaviors that hinder learning and social-emotional development (A) Signup and view all the answers

What can be a consequence of challenging or problem behaviors according to the text?

Destruction of relationships and learning opportunities (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a challenging behavior that may be developmentally typical for a child, but should still be addressed?

Hitting for a frustrated 3-4 year old (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the common purposes behind challenging behavior according to the text?

Seeking social attention (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why might some individuals display challenging behaviors as mentioned in the text?

Due to lack of communication skills (B) Signup and view all the answers

What kind of behaviors should not be allowed even if they are temporary influences like hunger, tiredness, or illness?

Harmful and hurtful behaviors (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are some possible reasons behind an individual displaying challenging behavior according to the text?

Limited communication skills, boredom, inability to occupy themselves (A) Signup and view all the answers

When challenging behavior occurs, why might it seem like there is no obvious reason according to the text?

'It's just what the person does', 'It just came out of the blue' (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is considered a challenging behavior according to the text?

Aggressive and violent behavior (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of destruction as a challenging behavior?

Ripping clothes and breaking windows (C) Signup and view all the answers

What type of behavior involves self-injury according to the text?

Head banging and self-biting (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which behavior is classified as challenging as per the provided text?

Running away from a situation (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to Doss & Reichle (1991), what behavior results in self-injury or injury to others?

Behavior emitted by a learner causing harm (D) Signup and view all the answers

What type of behavior may socially isolate a learner according to the text?

Rocking or other stereotyped movements (A) Signup and view all the answers