Behavioral Assessment Flashcards
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Which behavioral observation method involves recording whether a target behavior occurs during predetermined short time intervals?
Answer: Interval recording
Interval recording (partial or whole) documents whether a behavior occurs within defined time intervals rather than counting discrete occurrences.
In the CAASP model, 'level of care' determination in behavioral assessment is primarily guided by:
Answer: Functional impairment, risk level, and available supports
Level of care decisions in CAASP-aligned systems are based on the child's functional impairment, safety risk, and the strength of natural and formal supports.
A behavioral assessment reveals that a 10-year-old's aggression consistently occurs after transitions between activities. This finding most directly informs:
Answer: Antecedent-based intervention strategies
Identifying transitions as antecedents directs intervention toward modifying or preparing the child for those triggers rather than reactive consequences.
The Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) is used in behavioral assessment contexts to:
Answer: Systematically assess suicidal ideation and behavior
The C-SSRS is a standardized tool for rating the intensity and type of suicidal ideation and past suicidal behavior in clinical settings.
In behavioral assessment, 'ecological validity' refers to:
Answer: Whether assessment findings generalize to real-world settings
Ecological validity ensures that assessment results reflect how the child actually functions across natural environments like home, school, and community.
Which CAASP principle is most directly reflected when behavioral assessment findings are shared transparently with the family and used collaboratively to set goals?
Answer: Family-driven care
Family-driven care, a core CAASP value, means families are full partners in understanding assessment data and directing treatment goals.
A teacher reports that a student is disruptive only during math class. A behaviorally-informed clinician would first investigate:
Answer: What specific conditions during math class trigger the behavior
Behavior that occurs in a specific context points to situational antecedents, which should be explored before considering placement or medication changes.