Exam 9: Assessment of Behavior

Direct observation enables the observer to note how often a behavior occurs and to establish which of the following?

An event that occurs prior to a target behavior but not in the same exact environment as the target behavior is known as which of the following?

Which of the following must be conducted to determine if misbehaviors are related to a child's disability?

This assessment gathers data by encouraging the respondent to describe behaviors or situations where the behavior occurs with objective, narrative statements.

These assessments are used to analyze a student's feelings by what the student projects into the story card or other stimulus.

Linda has difficulty with talking out in class at inappropriate times. In order to determine if this behavior occurs more during a specific time of day, the teacher decides to note each occurrence. Linda's behavior is being observed and recorded using which of the following methods?

List and define the direct observation techniques that can be used by school personnel.

Robert's Apperception Test for Children is an example of a test that requires students to create stories about specific picture cards.

Which of the following is an assessment that utilizes multiple components to determine the specific purpose of targeted behaviors?

When the total learning environment is assessed to determine if there are factors that contribute to the behavior, it is called ecological assessment.

Every five minutes during math class, the teacher notes when Helen is on or off task. Helen's behavior is being observed and recorded using which of the following methods?

IDEA requires the use of positive behavior supports for students at the school-wide level only.

Historically speaking, discuss why federal legislation was passed to address students with behavioral problems.

The school psychologist completes an observation of Jean and determines that she engages in an off-task behavior, on average, every six minutes, which is recorded as

Prior to beginning a behavioral observation, which of the following must be determined?

What are the three levels at which PBS should be provided?

Latency recording measures the amount of time elapsed between the specific stimulus and the actual response.

Discuss three issues that teachers should consider when administering questionnaires.

An event that occurs prior to the target behavior that increases or decreases the probability of the target behavior occurring is known as which of the following?

Janet entered the classroom and wandered around the room. Once the teacher redirected Janet to her seat, she sat down and began looking for her materials for class. The teacher began instruction and Janet continued to look through her things. As the teacher continued, Janet looked around the room and waved to her friend. Janet appears to have difficulty with: