Understanding Challenging Behaviors: A Guide to Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA)

Question 1

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

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To identify the underlying causes of challenging behaviors

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To discipline students for inappropriate behaviors

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To provide a diagnosis for behavioral disorders

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To develop effective strategies for changing behavior

Question 2

Which of the following is the initial step in conducting an FBA?

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Gather data on the student's behavior

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Interview the student and their family

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Conduct a functional analysis

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Develop a behavior intervention plan

Question 3

Which of the following is not a typical function of challenging behaviors in students?

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To demonstrate advanced problem-solving skills

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To gain attention

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To escape or avoid demands

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To access preferred activities

Question 4

Which of the following is not a potential benefit of using FBA to address challenging behaviors?

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Complete elimination of all challenging behaviors

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Improved student outcomes

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Reduced reliance on punitive measures

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Increased teacher effectiveness

Question 5

Which of the following is **NOT** a typical component of a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA)?

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Intelligence test results

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Antecedents to challenging behavior

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Consequences of challenging behavior

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Behavior definition and frequency

Question 6

When conducting an FBA, it is critical to:

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Consider the student's perspective and avoid assuming intent.

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Rely solely on quantitative data.

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Focus exclusively on identifying punitive consequences.

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of a testable hypothesis generated from an FBA?

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The student engages in disruptive behavior to escape unpleasant tasks.

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The student's behavior is entirely genetic in origin.

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The student's behavior is caused by a mental health condition.

Question 8

One potential limitation of FBAs is that they:

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Can be time-consuming and may not always yield conclusive results.

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Are only appropriate for students with severe behavioral issues.

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Provide a complete and foolproof solution to challenging behaviors.

Question 9

A key benefit of using an FBA is that it:

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Helps educators develop personalized interventions tailored to the student's individual needs.

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Guarantees that punishment will always be the most effective consequence.

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Eliminates the need for any further behavioral data collection.

Question 10

When analyzing data collected during an FBA, it is essential to:

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Utilize multiple sources of data to enhance accuracy and reliability.

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Assume that the initial hypothesis is always correct.

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Focus solely on the most extreme behaviors observed.

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Ignore the environmental context in which the behavior occurs.

Question 11

Which of the following is an example of an appropriate intervention that could be developed based on the results of an FBA?

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Providing a sensory fidget toy during independent activities.

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Suspending the student from school for any behavioral infraction.

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Ignoring the student's challenging behavior altogether.

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Enforcing strict consequences for every minor misbehavior.

Question 12

The primary objective of an FBA is to:

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Reduce challenging behaviors and promote positive outcomes for students.

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Label students with behavioral disorders.

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Punish students for inappropriate behavior.

Question 13

Which of the following is **NOT** a key principle of FBA?

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Behavior is solely caused by internal factors.

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Environmental factors play a significant role in shaping behavior.

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Behavior has a purpose and serves a function.

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Collaboration among educators, parents, and students is crucial.

Question 14

An FBA should be considered when a student exhibits:

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Persistent or severe challenging behaviors that interfere with their learning or social interactions.

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Only after all other behavior management strategies have been exhausted.

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Only when they have a specific disability diagnosis.

Question 15

Which of the following is the first step in the FBA process?

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Define the target behavior

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Collect data on the behavior

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Develop a formal behavior plan

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Analyze the data to identify the function of the behavior

Question 16

What is the primary purpose of conducting an FBA?

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To identify the underlying causes of challenging behaviors

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To create a behavior plan without student input

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To punish students for misbehavior

Question 17

What is the difference between an antecedent and a consequence in FBA?

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Antecedents precede the behavior, while consequences follow it.

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Antecedents are always positive, while consequences are always negative.

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Consequences can only be physical, while antecedents can be both physical and psychological.

Question 18

Which of the following is an example of a positive reinforcement strategy that could be used to address a challenging behavior?

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Providing a student with a preferred activity after they engage in desired behavior.

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Ignoring the student when they misbehave.

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Punishing the student for misbehavior.

Question 19

What is the role of collaboration in the FBA process?

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To involve multiple stakeholders (e.g., teachers, parents, administrators) in identifying and addressing challenging behaviors.

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To isolate the student from others and focus only on the teacher's perspective.

Question 20

Which of the following is an ethical consideration in conducting an FBA?

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Maintaining confidentiality and respecting the privacy of the student.

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Assuming that the student is intentionally misbehaving.

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Ignoring the student's cultural background and perspectives.

Question 21

What is the first step in developing a behavior intervention plan based on an FBA?

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Identify the specific behaviors that need to be targeted.

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Punish the student for misbehavior.

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Create a plan without student input.

Question 22

Which of the following is an example of a preventative strategy in FBA?

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Providing students with clear expectations and rules.

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Punishing students for misbehavior.

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Removing students from the classroom for challenging behaviors.

Question 23

What is the ultimate goal of FBA and behavior intervention planning?

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To promote positive behavior change and create a supportive learning environment for all students.

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To label students with disabilities and remove them from the general education classroom.

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To punish students for misbehavior and reduce the frequency of challenging behaviors.

Question 24

Which of the following is the primary purpose of an FBA?

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To determine the function of a specific challenging behavior

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To punish a student for misbehavior

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To attach a label to a student's behavior

Question 25

Which component of an FBA involves systematically gathering information about the antecedents, behavior, and consequences of a specific behavior?

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Antecedent-Behavior-Consequence (ABC) analysis

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Direct observation

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Functional analysis interview

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Behavioral rating scale

Question 26

What type of data is collected in an ABC analysis?

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Sequential data on events that occur before, during, and after a specific behavior

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Student demographics

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School records

Question 27

Which of the following is a function of challenging behaviors that involves gaining access to tangible items or activities?

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Access to tangibles

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Escape

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Sensory reinforcement

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Attention

Question 28

What is the role of a hypothesis in an FBA?

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To guide data collection, analysis, and intervention development

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To prove the cause of the behavior

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To provide a label for the behavior

Question 29

Which of the following is an example of an effective intervention based on an FBA that identified attention as the function of challenging behaviors?

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Providing alternative ways to gain positive attention

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Punishing the student for attention-seeking behaviors

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Ignoring the student's attention-seeking behaviors

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Using physical restraint to prevent the student from engaging in attention-seeking behaviors

Question 30

What is the professional and ethical obligation of educators when conducting an FBA?

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To maintain confidentiality, use the information solely to benefit the student, and avoid stigmatizing the student

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To use the FBA to justify punitive measures

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To share the student's behavior data with all staff members

Question 31

What is the best way to ensure that an FBA is conducted effectively?

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Use a team-based approach that includes the student, parents, and educators familiar with the student's behavior

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Conduct the FBA without considering the student's individual context

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Rely solely on observations from a single person

Question 32

Which of the following is a benefit of using FBAs in schools?

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They can improve the school climate and create a more supportive learning environment

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They eliminate the need for any other behavior interventions

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They can be used to justify the inappropriate use of restraint and seclusion

Question 33

Which step is NOT essential in the three-step FBA process?

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Providing immediate consequences

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Interviewing relevant individuals

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Conducting a functional analysis

Question 34

The primary goal of a functional analysis is to:

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Identify the environmental variables that influence problem behaviors

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Determine the most effective punishment strategy

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Classify students into behavioral categories

Question 35

When creating an intervention plan for a student exhibiting challenging behaviors, it is crucial to:

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Ground the plan in the findings of the FBA

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Implement the plan without parental involvement

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Emphasize punishment-based approaches

Question 36

During an FBA interview, it is important to:

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Use open-ended questions to gather qualitative data

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Focus on irrelevant details unrelated to the behavior

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Use leading questions to steer the interviewee

Question 37

A limitation of FBA is that it:

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Can be time-consuming and resource-intensive

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Is only applicable to students with severe behavioral problems

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Always yields 100% accurate results

Question 38

The ultimate aim of FBA is to:

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Develop individualized and effective interventions to improve student behavior

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Label students with behavioral disorders

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Punish students for inappropriate behaviors

Question 39

One potential benefit of FBA implementation in schools is NOT:

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Increased suspension rates

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Improved student academic performance

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Reduced need for special education services

Question 40

FBA is a valuable tool for:

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Understanding and addressing the underlying causes of challenging behaviors in students

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Identifying students who should be expelled from school

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Labeling students with behavioral disorders without providing support

Question 41

Which of the following is NOT a standard step in conducting a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA)?

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Administering a comprehensive cognitive assessment

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Analyzing patterns in the data to understand why the behaviors occur

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Developing a plan to address the behavior based on its function

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Gathering data on the events that happen before and after challenging behaviors

Question 42

What is the primary purpose of collecting data on antecedent and consequent events during an FBA?

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To identify patterns that suggest why the student engages in the behavior

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To determine the exact cause of the behaviors

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To punish the student for their behavior

Question 43

Which of the following is generally NOT considered an effective component of an intervention plan for challenging behaviors based on an FBA?

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Punishment

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Behavioral contracts

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Teaching functional communication skills

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Providing positive reinforcement

Question 44

What is a key benefit of using multiple methods when conducting an FBA?

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It provides a more complete understanding of the challenging behaviors

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It reduces the time needed to complete the assessment

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It eliminates the need for direct observation

Question 45

Which of the following is an example of a proactive approach to prevent challenging behaviors?

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Teaching students appropriate social skills

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Responding to challenging behaviors with punishment

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Ignoring challenging behaviors

Question 46

What is the role of the teacher in conducting an FBA?

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Collaborate with other professionals to gather data and create interventions

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Only collect data on challenging behaviors without analyzing their purpose

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Conduct the FBA independently without seeking input from others

Question 47

What ethical consideration should be a top priority when conducting an FBA?

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Making sure that interventions respect the student's rights and dignity

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Ignoring the cultural and linguistic background of the student

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Prioritizing punishment over understanding the function of behaviors

Question 48

What is the primary goal of conducting a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA)?

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

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To diagnose students with behavioral disorders.

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To punish students for disruptive behavior.

Question 49

Which of the following is NOT a common method used to gather information during the FBA process?

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Peer evaluation of the student's behavior

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Direct observation of the student in various settings

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Interviews with the student, teachers, and parents/guardians

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Review of student records and academic history

Question 50

A student frequently calls out answers in class without raising their hand. After observing the student, the teacher suspects the function of this behavior is to gain attention. What type of reinforcement is most likely maintaining the behavior?

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Positive reinforcement

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Negative punishment

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Positive punishment

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Negative reinforcement

Question 51

Which of the following is an example of an antecedent intervention aimed at preventing challenging behaviors in the classroom?

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Providing clear and consistent routines

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Ignoring the student's disruptive behavior

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Granting the student a time-out following the behavior

Question 52

A student with autism experiences frequent anxiety during transitions between activities. Which of the following accommodations is most likely to be effective in addressing this challenging behavior?

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Providing a visual schedule and giving advance notice of transitions

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Placing the student in time-out each time they display anxiety during transitions

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Ignoring the student's anxiety and continuing with the transition

Question 53

Which of the following is a primary ethical consideration when conducting an FBA?

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Ensuring that interventions align with the student's cultural background and individual needs

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Focusing exclusively on the student's behavior without considering environmental factors

Question 54

What is the primary purpose of developing a hypothesis statement in the FBA process?

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To propose a connection between the student's behavior and its maintaining factors

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To categorize the student's behavior as appropriate or inappropriate

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To diagnose the student with a specific behavioral disorder

Question 55

What does the acronym BIP represent in the context of FBA?

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Behavior Intervention Plan

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Baseline Intervention Procedure

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Behavior Identification Protocol

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Behavioral Improvement Program

Question 56

When is an FBA typically conducted?

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When a student's behavior significantly hinders their own learning or the learning of others

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Only when a student receives a formal diagnosis of a behavioral disorder

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As a form of punishment for students who consistently misbehave