PBIS Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) 3

Question 1

How does an FBA directly inform the development of a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP)?

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The FBA identifies the function of the behavior, which guides the selection of functionally equivalent replacement behaviors and supports

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The FBA lists the punishments to be applied when behavior occurs

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The FBA determines the student's eligibility for special education services

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The FBA provides the IEP team with academic accommodations to reduce behavior

Question 2

What is a 'replacement behavior' in the context of FBA and BIP development?

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A socially acceptable behavior that serves the same function as the problem behavior

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Any appropriate behavior the teacher prefers over the problem behavior

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A behavior the student previously exhibited before the problem behavior developed

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An academic task substituted for behavioral instruction

Question 3

A student frequently disrupts class when given independent work assignments. The FBA reveals the behavior is maintained by escape from difficult tasks. Which intervention is most functionally appropriate?

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Teach the student to request help or a break using an appropriate communication strategy

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Increase the difficulty of assignments to build frustration tolerance

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Provide tangible rewards for completing assignments without disruption

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Remove the student from the classroom each time disruption occurs

Question 4

What distinguishes a functional analysis (FA) from other FBA methods?

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An FA experimentally manipulates antecedents and consequences to confirm the function of behavior

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An FA only uses interview data, while FBA uses observation

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An FA is conducted by teachers, while FBA requires a psychologist

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An FA focuses on academic skill deficits rather than behavioral function

Question 5

Which of the following is the best example of an 'access to tangibles' function of problem behavior identified in an FBA?

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A student grabs another student's tablet when told devices are put away

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A student throws materials when asked to complete a worksheet to avoid the task

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A student rocks in their chair repetitively during quiet reading time

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A student yells in class to get the teacher to interact with them

Question 6

What is the role of a hypothesis statement in the FBA process?

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It summarizes observed data into a testable explanation of the behavior's function

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It documents the student's diagnosis and medical history

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It outlines the specific consequences staff should apply to reduce the behavior

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It lists all interventions that have been tried previously

Question 7

In PBIS, at which tier is a comprehensive individualized FBA most likely to be conducted?

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Tier 3 — for students with intensive individualized needs

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Tier 1 — for all students as part of universal screening

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Tier 2 — for students receiving targeted group interventions

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Pre-K transition — before a student enrolls in elementary school