Exam 13: A: Understanding Problem Behaviors Through Functioning Assessments

When a problem behavior is reinforced by a teacher terminating a task,this is an example of:​

The term functional analysis is synonymous with (means the same as):​

A parent is trying to decrease the frequency of a child's swearing behavior.The parent observes the child and writes down a description of the behavior,antecedents,and consequences each time the child swears.In this example,the parent is using the ____________ method of ABC observation.​

In direct assessment,it is important for the observer to be present in the client's ___________ when the problem behavior is most likely to occur.

Which functional assessment method(s)demonstrates a functional relationship?​

What should be the first step when using behavior modification procedures to decrease a behavior?​

A functional analysis is actually a brief experiment.

​The identification of antecedent events that evoke a behavior and reinforcing consequences that maintain a behavior is referred to as:

Functional assessments tell you the antecedents and consequences that maintain a problem behavior.

Which of the following is referred to as a descriptive assessment,due to the fact that antecedents and consequences are described rather than manipulated?​

What is an advantage and a disadvantage of indirect assessment methods?

Indirect assessment involves interviews and questionnaires.

How is information gathered in an indirect functional assessment method?​

Behavior is lawful.