BEd Bachelor of Education Bachelor of Education Classroom Management and Behavior Analysis 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A student repeatedly talks out of turn during direct instruction. Which behavior management strategy should the teacher try FIRST?
- Proximity control by moving near the student (Correct answer)
- Sending the student to the principal
- Removing classroom privileges immediately
- Contacting parents during class
Correct 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.
Question 2: In Applied Behavior Analysis, what does the 'A' in the ABC model stand for?
- Antecedent (Correct answer)
- Assessment
- Action
- Attitude
Correct answer: Antecedent
The ABC model uses Antecedent (trigger), Behavior, and Consequence to analyze and understand behavioral patterns.
Question 3: Which seating arrangement best promotes collaborative group work in a classroom?
- Rows facing the board
- Clusters of desks in small groups (Correct answer)
- U-shaped arrangement
- Individual isolated carrels
Correct answer: Clusters of desks in small groups
Cluster arrangements place students face-to-face, facilitating discussion, shared materials, and collaborative tasks.
Question 4: A teacher uses a token economy system. What is the PRIMARY purpose of tokens in this system?
- To punish undesirable behavior
- To serve as conditioned reinforcers exchangeable for backup reinforcers (Correct answer)
- To record academic grades
- To replace verbal praise entirely
Correct 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.
Question 5: Which of the following is an example of negative reinforcement in a classroom context?
- Giving a student a sticker for good behavior
- Removing homework requirement when a student completes classwork quickly (Correct answer)
- Keeping a student in from recess for misbehavior
- Praising the class for staying on task
Correct 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.
Question 6: When establishing classroom rules, research suggests rules should be written in what manner?
- As long, detailed explanations of expectations
- Positively, stating what students SHOULD do (Correct answer)
- Listed by severity of consequence
- Exclusively chosen by the teacher without student input
Correct 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.
Question 7: A functional behavior assessment (FBA) is most useful for identifying what?
- A student's academic achievement level
- The purpose or function a problem behavior serves for the student (Correct answer)
- Which students need gifted services
- The appropriate grade level placement for a student
Correct 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.
BEd Bachelor of Education Bachelor of Education Classroom Management and Behavior Analysis 2
A student repeatedly talks out of turn during direct instruction.
Which behavior management strategy should the teacher try FIRST?