TExES 161 Behavior Management and Positive Behavioral Supports

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA)?

Accepted Answer

To identify the function or purpose of a student's challenging behavior

Answer

An FBA identifies the function (purpose) of a student's challenging behavior—such as gaining attention or avoiding tasks—to inform an effective behavior intervention plan.

Question 2

Which document is developed as a result of a Functional Behavioral Assessment to address challenging behaviors?

Accepted Answer

Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP)

Answer

A Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) is developed based on the FBA findings and outlines strategies, supports, and replacement behaviors to address the identified challenging behavior.

Question 3

In the ABC model of behavior analysis, what does the 'A' stand for?

Accepted Answer

Antecedent

Answer

In the ABC model, 'A' stands for Antecedent—the event or condition that occurs immediately before the behavior and may trigger it.

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of positive reinforcement?

Accepted Answer

Giving a student a sticker when they raise their hand appropriately

Answer

Positive reinforcement involves adding a desirable stimulus (sticker) following a behavior to increase the likelihood of that behavior recurring.

Question 5

What is the primary goal of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)?

Accepted Answer

To create a data-driven, school-wide system that proactively teaches and reinforces positive behaviors

Answer

PBIS is a proactive, data-driven framework that establishes school-wide systems to teach, model, and reinforce positive behaviors while reducing problem behaviors.

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