What is the primary goal of conducting a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA)?
To punish the individual for their behavior
To identify the function or purpose of a behavior
To ignore the behavior and hope it goes away
To isolate the individual from social interactions
#2
Which of the following is NOT a step typically involved in conducting a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA)?
Describing the problem behavior in detail
Developing hypotheses about the function of the behavior
Implementing the intervention immediately without assessment
Collecting data on antecedents and consequences of the behavior
#3
Which of the following is NOT a potential function of behavior according to functional behavior assessment?
Sensory stimulation
Escape or avoidance
Logical reasoning
Access to attention
#4
Which of the following is NOT a component of a comprehensive Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA)?
Interviews with family members
Direct observation of the individual's behavior
Analysis of brain scans
Review of medical records
#5
Which of the following best describes the role of the Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) in the behavior intervention process?
FBA is used to directly implement interventions without further analysis.
FBA provides a comprehensive understanding of the behavior's function, which guides the development of effective interventions.
FBA is solely focused on diagnosing behavioral disorders.
FBA serves as a replacement for disciplinary actions in educational settings.
#6
What is the primary purpose of a functional analysis in behavior assessment?
To determine the underlying causes of a behavior
To identify the superficial triggers of a behavior
To establish a baseline for normal behavior
To punish the individual for engaging in the behavior
#7
Which of the following is a common function of challenging behaviors identified through functional analysis?
Attention-seeking
Punishment avoidance
Sensory stimulation
All of the above
#8
What is the difference between a function-based intervention and a non-function-based intervention?
Function-based interventions target the underlying function of the behavior, while non-function-based interventions do not consider the function.
Function-based interventions are more expensive than non-function-based interventions.
Function-based interventions only work for certain types of behaviors, while non-function-based interventions work for all behaviors.
There is no difference between the two types of interventions.
#9
In functional behavior assessment, what does ABC stand for?
Action, Behavior, Consequence
Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence
Antagonist, Behavior, Cure
Activity, Behavior, Cause
#10
What is the difference between positive reinforcement and negative reinforcement?
Positive reinforcement increases the likelihood of a behavior by adding something desirable, while negative reinforcement increases the likelihood of a behavior by removing something undesirable.
Positive reinforcement only applies to behaviors that are already established, while negative reinforcement applies to behaviors that are not yet learned.
Positive reinforcement involves punishment, while negative reinforcement involves rewards.
There is no difference between positive and negative reinforcement.
#11
What is the difference between descriptive assessment and functional analysis?
Descriptive assessment is conducted after functional analysis