Positive Behavioral Supports Flashcards
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Negative reinforcement INCREASES behavior by:
Answer: Removing an unpleasant stimulus after the behavior
Negative reinforcement strengthens a behavior by removing or reducing an aversive stimulus when the behavior occurs.
A person repeatedly yells in a group setting and staff consistently respond by giving them individual attention. Over time, yelling increases. This is an example of:
Answer: Inadvertent reinforcement of attention-seeking behavior
When staff attention consistently follows yelling, it inadvertently reinforces the behavior, increasing its frequency over time.
Which data collection method involves recording every instance of a target behavior?
Answer: Frequency/event recording
Frequency/event recording captures each individual occurrence of a behavior, making it ideal for behaviors with discrete beginnings and endings.
A DSP is implementing an 'extinction' procedure. This means they will:
Answer: Withhold the reinforcer that previously maintained the behavior
Extinction involves stopping the delivery of the reinforcer that previously maintained a behavior, which over time reduces or eliminates the behavior.
When implementing extinction, DSPs should be prepared for:
Answer: An extinction burst — a temporary increase in the behavior
An extinction burst is a common and temporary increase in the target behavior when reinforcement is first withheld.
Which PBS approach involves teaching a person to communicate needs in socially acceptable ways to replace challenging behavior?
Answer: Functional Communication Training (FCT)
Functional Communication Training (FCT) teaches individuals to use words, signs, or devices to communicate needs instead of using challenging behavior.
A person's behavior support plan includes a 'crisis response procedure.' This should be used:
Answer: Only after proactive and preventive strategies have failed to keep everyone safe
Crisis response procedures are last-resort strategies used only when safety is at risk after proactive PBS strategies have been exhausted.