PBIS Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) 2

Question 1

Which type of FBA method involves interviewing teachers, parents, and the student to gather information about the problem behavior?

Accepted Answer

Indirect assessment

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Descriptive assessment

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Functional analysis

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Naturalistic observation

Question 2

What is a scatter plot used for in the context of FBA?

Accepted Answer

Identifying patterns in when and where problem behavior is most likely to occur

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Tracking a student's academic scores over time

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Plotting behavioral goals against baseline data

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Comparing problem behavior rates across multiple students

Question 3

What is a 'setting event' in FBA?

Accepted Answer

A distant antecedent condition that increases the likelihood of a problem behavior occurring later

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The physical arrangement of furniture in the classroom

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The scheduled time when behavior is most likely to occur

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A consequence that sets the occasion for future behavior

Question 4

Which data collection method involves a trained observer recording whether a behavior occurs during predetermined time intervals, regardless of when in the interval it happens?

Accepted Answer

Partial-interval recording

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Frequency recording

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Duration recording

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Whole-interval recording

Question 5

Which professional is typically qualified to conduct a comprehensive, functional-analysis-level FBA?

Accepted Answer

A Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) or equivalent qualified specialist

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A classroom teacher with PBIS training

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Any school staff member who completed the district's online FBA module

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A school counselor with a master's degree

Question 6

In FBA, what information is typically gathered during a records review?

Accepted Answer

Previous evaluations, disciplinary records, IEP goals, and medical history

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Real-time classroom observation data collected that week

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Parent interview transcripts and teacher satisfaction surveys

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Peer comparison data and statewide assessment scores

Question 7

Which FBA tool uses a narrative format to describe the specific sequence of antecedent, behavior, and consequence for each observed incident?

Accepted Answer

Anecdotal or running record (ABC narrative)

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Scatter plot

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Momentary time sampling form

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Latency recording sheet