DSP Positive Behavioral Supports 2

Question 1

A person you support begins throwing items when transitioning between activities. Which PBS strategy should you implement first?

Accepted Answer

Identify antecedents and modify the transition routine

Answer

PBS prioritizes identifying antecedents (triggers) and modifying the environment or routine before using reactive strategies.

Question 2

What does the 'B' represent in the ABC model of behavioral analysis?

Accepted Answer

Behavior

Answer

ABC stands for Antecedent, Behavior, and Consequence — the three components used to analyze and understand behavior.

Question 3

A DSP notices a person becomes agitated whenever the environment is too loud. This is an example of a:

Accepted Answer

Antecedent trigger

Answer

An antecedent trigger is a specific stimulus immediately preceding a behavior, such as loud noise causing agitation.

Question 4

Which of the following best describes a 'replacement behavior' in PBS?

Accepted Answer

A skill that serves the same function as the challenging behavior

Answer

A replacement behavior serves the same communicative or functional purpose as the challenging behavior but in a more appropriate way.

Question 5

When conducting a functional behavioral assessment (FBA), a DSP should primarily focus on:

Accepted Answer

Understanding the purpose or function of the behavior

Answer

An FBA aims to identify the function (purpose) of a behavior — such as escape, attention, or sensory needs — to inform effective intervention.

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