IA Behavior Management Techniques 3

Question 1

Which of the following BEST describes 'antecedent-based intervention' in behavior management?

Accepted Answer

Modifying the environment or events before a behavior to reduce the likelihood of problem behavior

Answer

Antecedent-based interventions modify triggers or setting events before problem behavior occurs, making it less likely to happen.

Question 2

A student with autism spectrum disorder engages in repetitive rocking during transitions. The aide's best strategy is to:

Accepted Answer

Provide advance warning and visual schedules to ease transition anxiety

Answer

Advance warnings and visual schedules reduce transition-related anxiety, decreasing the likelihood of repetitive self-stimulatory behavior.

Question 3

What is 'social stories' as a behavior intervention strategy?

Accepted Answer

Short, individualized narratives that describe social situations and expected behaviors

Answer

Social stories, developed by Carol Gray, teach appropriate social behavior by describing situations, perspectives, and expected responses.

Question 4

When a student's behavior causes immediate danger, the aide should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Ensure the safety of all students, including the student engaging in the behavior

Answer

Safety is always the top priority; all other interventions follow once immediate danger is addressed.

Question 5

What is the role of 'motivating operations' (MOs) in behavior management?

Accepted Answer

They are environmental conditions that temporarily alter the value of a reinforcer and the likelihood of a behavior

Answer

Motivating operations (like hunger or fatigue) make reinforcers more or less effective and increase or decrease behavior temporarily.

(IA) Instructional Aide Practice Test