CIA Positive Behavior Intervention 5

Question 1

A student's behavior plan states that if a minor behavior occurs, staff should use a 'neutral, matter-of-fact tone.' Why is this important?

Accepted Answer

It avoids providing emotional attention that may inadvertently reinforce the behavior

Answer

For attention-maintained behaviors, emotional reactions can serve as reinforcers; a neutral tone removes that inadvertent reward.

Question 2

Which of the following BEST describes 'differential reinforcement of alternative behavior' (DRA)?

Accepted Answer

Reinforcing a specific acceptable behavior that serves as an alternative to the problem behavior

Answer

DRA reinforces a specific alternative behavior that serves the same function as the problem behavior, making it more likely than the problem behavior.

Question 3

A paraprofessional is collecting 'ABC data' on a student. What does the 'C' stand for?

Accepted Answer

Consequence

Answer

In ABC data collection, C stands for Consequence—what happens immediately after the behavior occurs.

Question 4

Which of the following strategies is MOST consistent with a trauma-informed approach to behavior support?

Accepted Answer

Understanding that challenging behaviors may be a stress response, and responding with calm predictability and choice

Answer

Trauma-informed practice recognizes that behavior is often a communication of unmet needs and responds with safety, predictability, and empowerment.

Question 5

A paraprofessional working with a student who has an escape-maintained behavior should NOT:

Accepted Answer

Allow the student to escape the task immediately when the problem behavior occurs

Answer

Allowing escape immediately after the problem behavior reinforces it by delivering the function (escape) the student was seeking.

(CIA) Certified Instructional Assistant Practice Test

(CIA) Certified Instructional Assistant Practice Test

CIA Positive Behavior Intervention 5