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Behavior Management & Intervention Flashcards

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  1. Which data collection method involves recording every time a target behavior occurs?

    Answer: Frequency/event recording

    Frequency or event recording involves counting each discrete occurrence of a behavior during an observation period.

  2. A teacher assistant notices a student becoming agitated and tense before hitting. Recognizing these signs and responding early is called:

    Answer: De-escalation through crisis prevention

    Identifying early warning signs and intervening before a crisis escalates is the foundation of proactive de-escalation and crisis prevention.

  3. When collecting ABC data, 'B' refers to:

    Answer: The Behavior that was observed

    In ABC data collection, B stands for the observable Behavior that occurred between the antecedent and the consequence.

  4. A student with autism frequently flaps his hands. Before intervening, a teacher assistant should first determine if the behavior:

    Answer: Is interfering with learning or poses a safety concern

    Not all repetitive or stereotypic behaviors require intervention; the key question is whether the behavior interferes with learning or safety.

  5. Which of the following is an example of a positive behavior support strategy?

    Answer: Frequently praising students who follow classroom rules

    Positive Behavior Support (PBS) emphasizes recognizing and reinforcing desired behaviors rather than focusing on punishing unwanted ones.

  6. A student's behavior plan specifies 'planned ignoring' for minor attention-seeking behaviors. What should the teacher assistant do when the student makes faces to get a reaction?

    Answer: Continue teaching without acknowledging the behavior

    Planned ignoring means withholding all attention (verbal or nonverbal) from the attention-maintained behavior as specified in the behavior plan.

  7. A student earns a 'break card' that allows her to take a brief, supervised break when she feels overwhelmed. This strategy is primarily designed to address which behavioral function?

    Answer: Escape/avoidance

    Break cards provide a socially acceptable way to escape from a demanding or overwhelming situation, addressing the escape/avoidance function.