RBT Course 22 (Problem Behavior)

Evidence Based Practice of ABA

- early childhood intervention - autism spectrum disorders - emotional and behavioral disorders - mental health disorders - developmental disorders - intellectual disabilities - health related behaviors - education - parenting

Topographical Elements of Behavior

- form (what the behavior looks/sounds/feels like) - frequency/intensity (how often the behavior occurs, and its perceived severity) - setting (when, where, and with whom the behavior occurs) - impact (how the behavior effects the environment and people in it)

Problem Behavior Categories

-Aggression +Physically harming self, others, or property. -Rule Breaking +Breaking home, school, or workplace rules; defying the instructions of authority figures; breaking the law -Attention Deficit +Difficulty sustaining attention, initiating or completing tasks. -Over-activity +Excessive wakefulness, talking, moving*, or touching**. -Anxiety +Excessive engagement in thinking or talking about present, past, future, or possible problems, -Emotion Management +Behavioral expressions of emotions that cause social friction or inhibit the ability to complete activities of daily living or meet personal goals.

some environmental correlates of problem behavior

-Exposure to Violence -Exposure to Verbal Maltreatment -Social / Emotional Isolation -Unmet Health and Safety Needs -Witnessing Pervasive Unhealthy Coping Behaviors -Authoritarian Disciplinary Practices -Chronic Exposure to Extreme Environments

elements of an ecological assessment

-Skills Required -Self-Direction Requirements -Sensory Requirements -Supervision and Feedback Style

effects of problem behavior

-Social Isolation -Restriction of Rights/Independence -Fewer Opportunities to Learn -Reduced Personal Quality of Life -Health Problems

epigenetic

A dynamic relationship between biology, genetics, and environment that creates change in all three.

Functional Behavior Assessment

A process for determining the environmental events that elicit problem behavior

problem behavior

Behavior that occurs too often, too intensely, or in the wrong context.

The mnemonic to remember for performance feedback is BURRITO

False

Which of the following statements is both observable and measurable?

Fred took three bites of his sandwich.

Reasons Problem Behavior Occurs

Nature: genetically or biologically driven Nurture: it is functional (reinforced) or it covers a skill deficit

The type of graph used by precision teachers to track rate of learning and ensure the learner is on track for attaining fluency.

Standard Celeration Chart

Topography

a description of the behavior's form

critical period

a period of development in which proper development is necessary in order to acquire specific skills

Ecological assessment results are used to develop

antecedent interventions and skill building goals

ecological assessment

assessment that seeks to discover the skills required for successful functioning in a given environment.

dynamic

characterized by constant responsive change

Early intervention is important for language development because of _____________.

critical periods for development

Jaime's RBT is going to collect 15 minute time samples of his hand-raising behavior in each class over a three-week period by a frequency count. This is

discontinuous data collection using discrete numbers

Fred is working with Ricky to decrease ranting behavior (defined as high volume rapid speech containing curse words and complaints). The best way to measure this would most likely be

duration of rant

Assessment of the environmental requirements for successful functioning is called

ecological assessment

Research unequivocally supports the idea that authoritarian parenting is bad for children.

false

The U.S. political system is designed to ensure citizens are provided with access to evidence-based education and treatment.

false

The nature-nurture debate is decided.

false

Topography is the most important part of assessing problem behavior.

false

Problem behaviors may lead to negative outcomes such as

health problems and social isolation

Which of the following is included in a functional behavior assessment?

identification of reinforcers that are maintaining behavior

A behavior is generally considered problematic when it occurs too frequently, too intensely or

in the wrong context

Choosing treatments based on diagnosis is based on the _________________ model of care.

medical

Marla does not read well. When called on in class, to read she always says she has a headache. Teachers stop calling on her. The behavior of claiming she has a headache is being...

negatively reinforced

Which of the following has ABA NOT been shown to be effective for treating?

neither depression or smoking

Which of the following preference assessments usually takes the longest to administer?

paired stimulus

Systems such as schools and workplaces usually deal with problem behavior through the process called ____________________________.

progressive discipline

Prompt fading plans should include criteria for advancing and ____________________ .

reversing

ABA-based treatments for problem behavior include antecedent interventions, consequence management, and

skill building

The description of the intensity of a behavior is a part of its

topographical assessment

FBAs seek to determine the purpose a problem behavior serves.

true

Modern research indicates biology can influence behavior.

true

Modern research indicates environmental factors can influence genetic development.

true

Problem behaviors are culturally determined.

true

Problem behaviors often occur because of skill deficits.

true

Whole interval recording provides an underestimate of behavior.

true