Function and Assessment of Problem Behavior
Problem behavior occurs in an environmental context commonly referred to as _______________
Antecedents
The ___________ function refers to when someone engages in a problem behavior because they want someone to pay attention to them.
Attention
This is an example of attention functioning as a reinforcer for problem behavior
Caren throws her toys and mom comes running into the room.
You can easily remember the four functions of problem behavior using the acronym ______
E-A-T-S
Changes in problem behavior can be due to changes in the__________________.
Environment
True or False: There can only be ONE function to any one problem behavior.
False
True or False: We need to know the function of problem behavior so we can prescribe medication.
False
True or False: Whenever there is a problem behavior, we usually can attribute it to a medical issue.
False
When we say that all problem behavior has a "function" we mean that it occurs________
For a reason
Which of the following is a good example of " writing only what you observe" when describing antecedents?
I asked Jack to clean up his puzzle and it was noisy in the room.
This is an example of escape functioning as a reinforcer for problem behavior.
Jackie throws her bowl when her mom gives her a bagel for breakfast.
The following is an example of access to tangible functioning as a reinforcer for problem behavior
Jerry stamps his feet and bangs his fists and his brother gives him a snack.
The escape function is related to which type of reinforcement?
Negative
The attention function is related to what type of reinforcement?
Positive
The tangible function is an example of ____________________.
Positive Reinforcement
Knowing the function of problem behavior helps to develop an appropriate intervention and prevents accidentally ___________.
Reinforcing it
A common data system to assess behavior is ABC data collection.
True
True or False: A functional behavior assessment is a process of learning why a behavior occurs and how it relates to the environment.
True
True or False: The function of problem behavior is related to its consequences.
True
True or False: The tangible function refers to when someone engages in problem behavior to gain access to preferred items or activities.
True
Consequences are related to ________ a behavior occurs.
Why
Problem behaviors can be defined as ________________ that result in unwanted, unsafe, unhealthy, or disruptive consequences.
behavioral excesses
When collecting ABC data you observe the problem behavior and record when it happens as well as the antecedent and _____________ of the problem behavior.
consequence
The following can all be examples of problem behavior EXCEPT:
crying SLEEPING THROUGH THE NIGHT screaming aggression
In the example used, the function of Kim's aggression toward her teacher was___________.
escape
_________________________ are the four functions of problem behavior.
escape, attention, tangible, sensory
____________________includes termination of _____________________.
negative reinforcement; something undesirable
When collecting ABC data you should be as specific as you can. This means you might record the following
ongoing activity, people in the room, any change in the environment, time of day
ABC data are collected over a period of time so behavior analysts can look for
patterns
The two main types of consequences reviewed in this module are _______________________________.
positive reinforcement and negative reinforcement
____________________ involves access to _______________________.
positive reinforcement; something desirable
A functional behavior assessment allows the behavior analyst to do the following EXCEPT:
provide reinforcement for problem behavior
When a problem behavior occurs because engaging in the behavior itself is pleasurable, we call this a ________________function.
sensory
When escape is the function of problem behavior, the person engages in the behavior because they want to get away from something _______________.
unpleasant
