1. Which of the following is not a step of a functional behavior
analysis?
2. David likes making other students in class laugh. The most likely
motivational function of David’s behavior is
3. Roberto did not complete his math assignment. As a consequence of
his behavior, Mrs. Martin had him eat lunch in her classroom. In
subsequent classes, Roberto continued to complete his math assignments.
In some instances, he threw the assignment on the floor. Mrs. Martin
continued to keep him in at lunch, but the consequence did not motivate
Roberto to complete his assignments. What is the possible motivational
function of Roberto’s behavior?
4. Mariana had enough points to purchase a candy bar from the school
store. This is an example of which functional motivation of attainment?
5. Mrs. Daily instructed Martin to sit down in his seat Martin
responds, “Make me!” What type of functional motivation of attainment
is Martin displaying?
6. A common behavior associated with avoidance/escape of a situation is
7. Yvonne sits low in behind her desk and keeps her eyes lowered,
hoping that the teacher will not notice her. The most likely
motivational function of Yvonne’s behavior is
8. Victor acts up in his history class because he finds history very
boring. What type of functional motivation of avoidance/escape is
Victor displaying?
9. Terry often does not like to go to physical education class because
another student, Steve, often teases him about his size. This is an
example of what type of functional motivation of avoidance/escape?
10. An intervention technique for replacing an inappropriate behavior
with an appropriate communication response as a means to obtain
reinforcement.
11. The reduction or elimination of inappropriate behavior through the
withdrawal of the positive reinforcement that maintains the behavior.
12. An operant procedure that is used to increase the frequency of an
appropriate behavior while decreasing the inappropriate behavior.
13. Mr. Lewandoski praise Jackson for raising his hand during
discussion, especially since Jackson has not torn up any worksheet
assignments lately. This is an example of
14. Instead of hitting other students on the shoulder to get their
attention, Mrs. Pulaski and Milaki agreed that she would call students
by their names to get their attention instead. This is an example of
15. Which of the following is an appropriately written behavioral
hypothesis?
16. Functional behavior analyses are conducted with any students who
have behavioral difficulties.
17. Individuals behave in a certain way in order to obtain something or
avoid something.
18. When the function of the behavior is inappropriate, the behavior of
the student is generally inappropriate.
19. When replacing an inappropriate behavior with an alternative
behavior that is an appropriate behavior, the alternative behavior must
serve the same function as the inappropriate behavior.
20. Many behavior intervention plans are based on functional behavioral
assessments, and include functional behavior analysis, and include
hypothesis statements, and alternative behaviors.
21. Why do many teachers use reactive strategies to manage the
inappropriate behaviors of students in the classroom?
22. Describe the steps of conducting a functional behavior analysis.
23. Why is it often difficult for preservice teachers to avoid power
struggles with students?
24. Why do students behave in a certain manner in order to avoid
gaining attention from others?
25. What are some factors that could lead to school refusal, or the
student’s attempt to miss school?