TExES 161 Behavior Management and Positive Behavioral Supports 2

Question 1

What is a replacement behavior in a Behavior Intervention Plan?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

A replacement behavior is a socially appropriate alternative that serves the same function as the problem behavior, making it equally effective for the student to use.

Question 2

Under IDEA, when must a school conduct an FBA for a student with a disability?

Accepted Answer

When considering a change in placement due to behavior or after a disciplinary removal of more than 10 days

Answer

Under IDEA, schools must conduct an FBA when a student is being considered for a change in placement due to behavior or following a disciplinary removal exceeding 10 school days.

Question 3

Which reinforcement schedule produces the highest and most consistent rate of behavior and is most resistant to extinction?

Accepted Answer

Variable Ratio

Answer

A variable ratio reinforcement schedule, where reinforcement is delivered after an unpredictable number of responses, produces the highest and most consistent response rates and is most resistant to extinction.

Question 4

What is the three-tier model in PBIS?

Accepted Answer

A prevention framework with universal supports (Tier 1), targeted supports (Tier 2), and intensive individual supports (Tier 3)

Answer

The PBIS three-tier model includes Tier 1 (universal supports for all students), Tier 2 (targeted supports for at-risk students), and Tier 3 (intensive individualized supports for students with significant behavioral needs).

Question 5

Which strategy involves ignoring minor misbehavior to avoid inadvertently reinforcing it with attention?

Accepted Answer

Planned Ignoring

Answer

Planned ignoring is the deliberate withholding of attention following a minor misbehavior to avoid reinforcing it, most effective when attention is the function of the behavior.

TExES 161 - TExES Special Education EC-12 Practice Test

TExES 161 - TExES Special Education EC-12 Practice Test

TExES 161 Behavior Management and Positive Behavioral Supports 2