Behavior Management Techniques Flashcards

A student receives extra recess time for completing assignments on time. This is an example of:

Answer: Positive reinforcement

Positive reinforcement adds a desirable stimulus (extra recess) following a behavior to increase the likelihood of that behavior recurring.

What does 'inter-rater reliability' mean in the context of behavioral data collection?

Answer: The degree to which two observers independently agree on their behavioral observations

Inter-rater reliability measures consistency between two independent observers, ensuring behavioral data is accurate and trustworthy.

Which of the following is an example of negative reinforcement?

Answer: Removing a difficult worksheet when a student completes the first half successfully

Negative reinforcement removes an aversive stimulus following a behavior, increasing the likelihood the behavior will occur again.

A student frequently argues when given direct instructions. The best approach based on behavioral principles is to:

Answer: Use brief, calm directives and avoid extended discussion during instruction time

Brief, calm directives reduce the attention and engagement that may reinforce argumentative behavior.

What is 'task analysis' in the context of teaching students with behavioral or learning challenges?

Answer: Breaking a complex skill into smaller, teachable sequential steps

Task analysis breaks skills into small, manageable steps, allowing students to learn and practice each component systematically.

Which of the following BEST describes 'planned ignoring' as a behavior strategy?

Answer: Deliberately withholding attention from minor, attention-seeking misbehavior while reinforcing appropriate behavior

Planned ignoring removes attention (a common reinforcer) from minor misbehavior while consistently reinforcing appropriate alternatives.

An instructional aide notices that a student's disruptive behavior occurs only when peer attention is present. The FUNCTION of this behavior is most likely:

Answer: Access to peer attention (social reinforcement)

When disruptive behavior occurs specifically in the presence of peers, it typically serves a social attention function.