Bachelor of Education Classroom Management and Behavior Analysis Flashcards
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A student repeatedly talks out of turn during direct instruction. Which behavior management strategy should the teacher try FIRST?
Answer: Proximity control by moving near the student
Proximity control is a low-level, non-disruptive intervention that often stops minor misbehavior without escalating the situation.
In Applied Behavior Analysis, what does the 'A' in the ABC model stand for?
Answer: Antecedent
The ABC model uses Antecedent (trigger), Behavior, and Consequence to analyze and understand behavioral patterns.
Which seating arrangement best promotes collaborative group work in a classroom?
Answer: Clusters of desks in small groups
Cluster arrangements place students face-to-face, facilitating discussion, shared materials, and collaborative tasks.
A teacher uses a token economy system. What is the PRIMARY purpose of tokens in this system?
Answer: To serve as conditioned reinforcers exchangeable for backup reinforcers
Tokens function as conditioned reinforcers that students earn and later exchange for preferred items or privileges.
Which of the following is an example of negative reinforcement in a classroom context?
Answer: Removing homework requirement when a student completes classwork quickly
Negative reinforcement increases behavior by removing an aversive stimulus, such as eliminating homework when classwork is completed.
When establishing classroom rules, research suggests rules should be written in what manner?
Answer: Positively, stating what students SHOULD do
Positively stated rules tell students what to do rather than what not to do, making expectations clearer and more achievable.
A functional behavior assessment (FBA) is most useful for identifying what?
Answer: The purpose or function a problem behavior serves for the student
An FBA identifies the function of a behavior (e.g., attention, escape, sensory) to guide effective intervention planning.