PECT Behavioral Supports and Interventions 2

Question 1

A functional behavior assessment (FBA) is primarily designed to identify what about a problem behavior?

Accepted Answer

The purpose or function the behavior serves

Answer

An FBA identifies the function (purpose) of a behavior, such as escape, attention, or access to a tangible.

Question 2

In an ABC data-collection model, the 'A' refers to which element?

Accepted Answer

Antecedent

Answer

ABC stands for Antecedent, Behavior, and Consequence.

Question 3

A teacher gives a student a brief break whenever the student raises a hand instead of yelling out. This is an example of teaching what?

Accepted Answer

A functionally equivalent replacement behavior

Answer

A replacement behavior serves the same function (escape/break) as the problem behavior but is appropriate.

Question 4

Which reinforcement schedule typically produces the most resistant-to-extinction behavior?

Accepted Answer

Variable ratio

Answer

Variable-ratio reinforcement produces high, steady response rates that are highly resistant to extinction.

Question 5

A behavior intervention plan (BIP) should be developed based primarily on the results of what?

Accepted Answer

The functional behavior assessment

Answer

A BIP is built directly from the data and hypothesized function identified in the FBA.

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