PECT Behavioral Supports and Interventions

Question 1

What is a Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA)?

Accepted Answer

A systematic process to identify the function or purpose behind a student's challenging behavior

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A standardized test of behavioral skills

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A punishment system for misbehaving students

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A teacher observation form completed annually

Question 2

What is a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP)?

Accepted Answer

A proactive plan based on FBA data that teaches replacement behaviors and modifies the environment to prevent problem behaviors

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A list of punishments for each behavior

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A contract between the student and parents only

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A medical treatment plan for behavioral disorders

Question 3

What is positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS)?

Accepted Answer

A framework using evidence-based practices to teach and reinforce expected behaviors school-wide

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A reward system used only in special education classrooms

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A program that focuses solely on disciplinary consequences

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A one-time behavioral training for teachers

Question 4

What are the four common functions of behavior in applied behavior analysis?

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Attention, escape/avoidance, access to tangibles, and sensory stimulation

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Hunger, fatigue, boredom, and anger

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Learning, playing, socializing, and resting

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Communication, movement, cognition, and emotion

Question 5

What is the difference between positive reinforcement and negative reinforcement?

Accepted Answer

Positive adds something desirable to increase behavior; negative removes something aversive to increase behavior

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Positive reinforcement is good; negative reinforcement is bad

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They are the same concept with different names

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Positive reinforcement is for good students; negative for challenging students

Question 6

What is a social story and how is it used in special education?

Accepted Answer

A short narrative describing a social situation and appropriate responses, used primarily for students with autism

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A fictional story read during English class

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A behavior contract between student and teacher

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A group therapy technique for all students