CTA Behavior Management & Intervention 3

Question 1

Which antecedent strategy involves changing the physical environment to prevent problem behavior before it starts?

Accepted Answer

Environmental modification

Answer

Environmental modification involves altering the physical or social setting (seating, noise, lighting) to reduce triggers for problem behavior.

Question 2

A student often acts out right before transitions. The BEST proactive strategy is to:

Accepted Answer

Provide a transition warning 2–5 minutes before the change

Answer

Advance transition warnings give the student time to prepare mentally, reducing the anxiety or resistance that triggers acting out.

Question 3

Differential Reinforcement of Incompatible Behavior (DRI) means:

Accepted Answer

Reinforcing a behavior that cannot occur at the same time as the problem behavior

Answer

DRI reinforces a response that is physically incompatible with the problem behavior, making it impossible for both to occur simultaneously.

Question 4

A student who frequently argues with peers is taught to take three deep breaths instead. This is called:

Accepted Answer

Replacement behavior instruction

Answer

Teaching a replacement behavior gives the student an acceptable alternative that serves the same function as the problem behavior.

Question 5

During a crisis situation involving a student who may harm others, the teacher assistant's FIRST priority is:

Accepted Answer

Ensuring the safety of all students and staff

Answer

Safety of all individuals in the environment is always the first priority during any behavioral crisis.

(CTA) Certified Teacher Assistant Practice Test