Exam 3: Reducing Challenging Behaviors

Order the steps to follow to make challenging behaviors that results in escape or avoidance less likely. i. Be sure the student has the skills necessary to complete the task. ii. Consider the functionality of the tasks the student is asked to complete. iii. Consider changing how a task is done. iv. Increase (in some cases) reinforcement during the disliked situations.

You've determined that the function of Danny's challenging behavior is to avoid a disliked task. How could you reduce Danny's motivation to escape?

____________ is the procedure used to assess for a behavior's function.

____________ behaviors, which are among the core defining features of autism, include flapping hands, body rocking, repetitive vocalizations, and spinning objects.

When administering the type of punishment called response cost, you should not remove all of the student's reinforcers.

In phase I of compliance training, what is the teacher's next step if the child does not comply with the command within approximately 5 seconds?

In the case study in the text that focuses on reducing Melissa's screams, what did the teacher do before deciding the plan she would implement?

What are some possible negative effects of persistent challenging behaviors for children with autism?

List the five points a typical FBA is based on.

According to the sensory system, what are some alternatives for self-stimulatory behavior?